Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Happy Birthday, Kara!

It's sweet Kara's birthday today and we are celebrating with a little hop!  Kara is known for her innovative, creative designs, and she can really rock a CAS card.  I tried to make a card suiting Kara with some die cuts....and now I see why CAS cards are HARD, lol!


I first cut with a heart die and then placed it on white paper, then cut around it with the balloon die from PTI's Birthday Style dies.




I wanted it to look like it was floating up right from PTI's Wonderful Words:  Hello, so made one of the letters sparkly red to match!  Tried to artfully place gems like confetti, but alas...I am not even sure if I did that all "modern" and "correctly" heeeee :)

But Kara...despite my funny card, I hope you have a wonderful day!!!  Please stop by JOYCE'S blog (our birthday moderator!!) for a full list of the birthday blog hoppers today :)XO


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19 comments:

  1. Tracey McNeelySeptember 11, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Fantastic card for Kara, you did a great job with your CAS card Kelly, love the glitter heart and Kara will too.

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  2. Cathy WeberSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Wow. This is one of my all time favorite Kelly cards! It could not be any happier! I love that idea for the balloon wrapped around the red e from hello. All those little sparkly gems are grouped together perfectly. Kara is going to love this!

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  3. Nancy Penir September 11, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    OK, this card is going in my files! Yes, it looks like the ballon/heart is floating, and yes, it screams, 'Celebrate'! Just the PERFECT BD card!

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  4. MarybethSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Kelly your card made me smile right away! I love that glittery heart right in the middle of the balloon. This is a very happy card! Yes , I agree CAS is hard!

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  5. ReneeSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    Such a happy and festive birthday card...
    she'll love the fun that comes with this...
    it's fabulous!! :)

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  6. Jeanne J. September 11, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Oh MY GOODNESS! How yummy is this? Love love love the red and white and that sugary heart!!! Serious eye candy!

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  7. Lisa EltonSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    What a CUTE idea, love the sparkle!

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  8. Kim HegginsSeptember 11, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Well it this card does not make you want to party, I am not sure what will. This is just so fun with the red and the glitter, so festive!

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  9. JoyceSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    This is so very festive and fun. I just love how you did that balloon and the 'e' in hello. It looks like they are coated in sugar--yum.

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  10. Leigh PennerSeptember 11, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Oh, this is so cool & fun!

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  11. SharronSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    This is SO sweet! Love the red & white and the glittery heart is perfect! Simply adorable and I know Kara will love it!

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  12. Holly SaveurSeptember 11, 2013 at 4:24 PM

    LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE IT!!

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  13. KaraSeptember 11, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Ohhhhh, Kelly!! Thank you so much! I love the balloon floating away, but attached to the glittery e!!

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  14. RachelSeptember 11, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    this is stunning! i love how you wrapped the twine around!
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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  15. Kelly GriglioneSeptember 11, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    How clever to tie the balloon to the "e" and to have it in a matching color too! Now that's good design, Kelly. What a wonderful card for Kara!

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  16. LynnSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    What a great card for Kara. I love the shimmer on the balloon and the e!

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  17. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)September 12, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Very cool... love the idea of mixing up one of the letters.

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  18. UnknownSeptember 14, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    Oh WOW! What a stunning card! I can't decide which element I like the best - everything about this card from the sparkles to the red on white to the simple sentiment just makes me happy!

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  19. Jill NorwoodSeptember 16, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    This is wonderful Kelly! Love it! :)

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