Friday, May 16, 2014

Birthday, Balloons and Flowers

There's not much to say about this card as I've kept it very clean. This little cutie is from A Day for Daisies and I colored her up using Promarkers. I added glossy accent to the balloons and stamped a very simple birthday greeting.

The DP is a favorite - it's been in my stash for more than a year! For some reason my favorite papers seem to be left untouched for a long time, like I'm waiting for the perfect occasion to arise to use it. But if I leave it for too long, then my taste might have changed and that would be a waste... I mounted the DP onto red paper, and the A2 card base is made using white cardstock.

Tomorrow is a special day in Norway. Every year we celebrate that we got our own Constitution on May 17th, 1814, and that makes tomorrow its 200th anniversary! We' will walk to Oslo's city center, it's a 15 minute walk, and look at all the children, and grownups, walking the parade and playing music. And we'll drink champagne for breakfast - it's a tradition for many (those who're old enough and don't have to drive) for this particular date.

I'd also like to pass on my birthday wishes to Sandie over at Ink - Happy Birthday, Sandie!

This card is for these challenges:
1) Inkspirational - #56 Photo Inspiration
2) Fan-Tastic Tuesday - #35 CAS
3) Inky Chicks - #29 CAS
4) Cards in Envy - May Flowers A2 card
5) Seize The Birthday - Birthday with Flowers
6) Incy Wincy Designs - Birthdays
7) Come and Get It - Birthday
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38 comments:

  1. Sandy TrefgerMay 16, 2014 at 9:23 PM

    Sweet image and I love your clean and simple card design! The floral background is great for our May Flowers challenge! Thanks for sharing with us at Cards in Envy!

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  2. chrissy xxMay 16, 2014 at 10:18 PM

    Awhh! She is a sweetie..LOving your colours Pia..Have a lovely day tomorrow I LOve the sound of Champagne at Breakfast.
    Chrissyxx
    The paper was printed like that! Came in useful x

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  3. SueMay 16, 2014 at 11:43 PM

    Wonderful card Pia, I love the sweet image and gorgeous papers.
    I hope you enjoy the celebrations tomorrow.
    Sue xx

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  4. Meighan WhellerMay 17, 2014 at 5:11 AM

    An adorable image Pia and wonderful colours. The paper is perfect behind and you are right we keep things in our stash because we love them but it is great to share them with others when we do use them. Wonderfully coloured and perfect for our challenge at Come and Get It. Hope you are well. Meg

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  5. * Shell B.*May 17, 2014 at 5:25 AM

    Great card, wonderful ADFD image!
    Glad that you could join us for the challenge at Come And Get It…..hope to see you back soon!

    ¸..• ´¨¨)) -:¦:-¸.•´ .•´¨¨))*((¸¸.•´ ..•´
    Shell in Alaska ~ CAGI DT ~
    http://akstamping.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownMay 17, 2014 at 6:34 AM

    Enjoy your celebrations and love the card...cute image and background papers to suite.xx

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  7. Kim HegginsMay 17, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    Just so sweet...love that red balloon bouquet!

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  8. MarinaMay 17, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    This is one of my favourite adfd images and you've coloured her beautifully for a really sweet card. Yes, use up your favourite papers before you a) go off them or b) end up with a load of dog-eared faded old paper! Enjoy your day out. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina

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  9. UnknownMay 17, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    So cute, Pia, what a cute image, super hun xxx

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  10. Monika ReeckMay 17, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Pia...I love the cute Images and as I was a little girl I love always red balloons...great DP that you keept for a year LOL..nice red touch on this card...cute and beautifully done...haooy weekend sweet friend...♡

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  11. sandieMay 17, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    CAS is perfect and thank you for my Birthday card. I hope you have a good day at the Parade today x

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  12. KraftyKoolKatMay 17, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    A really gorgeous CAS creation sweetie. Love that paper and the colours you have used.

    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxxx

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  13. Lisa MincklerMay 17, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    She's beautiful and the pop of the red balloons with her galoshes are wonderful! Especially love the division lines of her hair. Perfect choice of papers. She's CAS and amazing!
    Enjoy your weekend, sounds like so much fun!!

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  14. LaineMay 17, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    So colourful and pretty Pia. Stunning.
    Laine
    xx

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  15. NonniMay 17, 2014 at 3:43 PM

    Very cute! I love the colors and the glossy balloons. Thanks for joining Sandie's festivities... And Inkspirational! :)

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  16. MichelleMay 17, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    What a beautiful and clean card. I love the balloons the way they stand out. Thank You for sharing with Incy Wincy Monday Challenge.

    Michelle (DT)

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  17. WendyMay 17, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    So sweet Pia! Love the red and blue colours. Xxx

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  18. cotnobMay 17, 2014 at 10:31 PM

    This is a fabulous card Pia, I love your sweet image and gorgeous papers.
    I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
    Pauline
    x

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  19. Paper ProfusionMay 17, 2014 at 10:48 PM

    Gorgeously sweet Pia. Love the bright glossy balloons. I can understand your saving your fave papers (me too) but it looks like it has found the perfect home on this card. Happy 200th to Norway. Nicola x

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  20. JacquelMay 18, 2014 at 2:00 AM

    Sounds like you're going to have a fun day Pia...enjoy!

    Your card is so very pretty..love the red on those balloons with the gloss...very nice!!!

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  21. downrightcraftyMay 18, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    oh love this image and the colours are great together such a beautiful card
    hugs Kate xx

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  22. lozMay 18, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Gorgeous card and image Pia..Loz

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  23. Desire FourieMay 18, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    Pia this is absolutely delightful and I love the vibrant red.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  24. Sue B May 18, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Aww this is really sweet Pia… I love the CAS design… the image is very cute and the papers and layout show it off beautifully! :-)
    Hope you're having a lovely weekend!
    Hugs Sue xx

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  25. Deepti StephensMay 18, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    Very sweet card, LOL! it's time to use my favourite stuff.. ;)

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  26. Lau WMay 18, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Oh cuuute ! Superb simple card, lve the image and the glossy on the balloons !
    xxx
    Hope your week-end was nice. Here, sunshine always, my god, it was so nice to have this weather !
    xxx

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  27. TammyMay 18, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Adorable card, I love that image and all of the shine!! I hope you had a wonderful celebration!
    Hugs, Tammy

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  28. NancyMay 19, 2014 at 3:35 AM

    The DP and the little girl's dress compliment each other nicely! Great card! Thanks for playing along with us over at Seize the Birthday!

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  29. BeverleyMay 19, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Too cute :) Hugs Bev x

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  30. UnknownMay 19, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Adorable card. Thanks for joining our challenge at Fan-Tastic Tuesday, I do hope you will join in with the fun again next week…
    Hugs
    Suzy B Owner Fan-Tastic Tuesday
    XX

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  31. scrappymo!May 20, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    This is a sweet card and I can see why you have hoarded that paper...I do the same!!!

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  32. PeanutMay 22, 2014 at 2:21 AM

    So pretty. I have the same problem with favourite papers... they end up untouched and often forgotten!
    This is a great occasion to use your fave papers and you made a lovely card with it.
    xxx Asha


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  33. DonnaMay 22, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    Cute card, that paper is perfect and like the glaze on the balloons!

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  34. JoAnnMay 22, 2014 at 4:48 PM

    So adorable. Love the cute image and your design. Thanks for sharing at Seize the Birthday.

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  35. Pia LarsenMay 25, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    The pop of the red balloons gives a great effect!
    Thank you for playing with us at Inkspirational Challenges. Hope you will join us again next time for more fun :o)
    Pia

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  36. Danielle VincentMay 30, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    So Sweet! Clean and lovely design. I am a patterned paper hoarder myself and have a hard time cutting up my favorite pieces. I'm trying to get better at it though :o) Proud of you for using it! Hugs D

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  37. SkyeMay 31, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Very pretty card and a very sweet image. The DP was well used it suits this card very well

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