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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

A Special Birthday Blog Hop

I am on vacation in HOT Scottsdale, Arizona and I had a few minutes to check out some of my favorite blogs.  I saw on Marybeth's blog that it is Darnell's birthday and a bog hop is going on!  Oh, how could I not wish this fabulous lady a very Happy Birthday?  Fortunately I have a few birthday cards on my One Drive, so I was able to access them.  This card I made just before leaving on my trip and I thought it was perfect for Darnell...a rose for a Rose of a Person!!  It is a PTI stamp... Block Botanicals...I colored it with copies and I actually cut out the flower and used dimensional to reattach it to the card.  Darnell, I wish you the most merriest of Birthday's and I just want you to know how special you are to me and I am sure many many more that read your blog or are the recipient of your kind and thoughtful comments.

So Happy Birthday, Dear Blog Friend!!

If you want to join in the fun and celebrate Darnell's birthday through this blog hop, you can go HERE to the Party Orangizer to link up.

                                   It is quite HOT here in Scottsdale Arizona.  We were here for a volleyball tournament for my two granddaughters... both daughters and their families came, so we had a house of 12 of us for part of the time!  Ellie's team took third in the 14 and under division.  Lily's team took 20th.  We had great fun watching them!

13 comments:

Marybeth said...

Oh I miss Volley Ball so much our Nancy was on TB . Too bad its so darn hot there. Nice work girls!
Colleen your card is gorgeous! Love the sheer ribbon behind the beautiful bloom. So glad you had a card in your hard drive? I need to do that , what a great idea. Enjoy the rest of your trip with family…fun times!

Patti said...

Simply stunning!! The coloring of your rose is perfect! and I especially love the long squiggled lines of your sentiment.

Stay cool!

Patti

Kim Heggins said...

Colleen, this is simply one stunning of a birthday card. I am sure Darnell will be over the moon excited to see it. Wishing you cooler weather.

Tracey McNeely said...

Colleen I hope you are having a wonderful time! We spent many years on the volleyball courts when my son played--good times. What perfect card for Darnell, the rose, the ribbon and the red! Safe travels.

Happy Dance said...

Just beautiful! Love this rose and the ribbon tucked behind it! Darnell is just going to love this. So glad you could party along with us, even from Scottsdale! Bev

Nancy said...

This card is jaw dropping gorgeous!!! WOW Colleen! Enjoy your time away...despite the heat!

Linda said...

OMG Col, your rose is so beautifully colored. You did an amazing job. You are going to have to give me some lessons when I come to visit. Can hardly wait till you get home. I've missed you.

Cornelie said...

Very nice card! Beautiful with the rose!

Marjan said...

Wow Colleen, I do adore this card! Beautiful design, great coloring! Enjoy your vacation!

Darnell said...

Beautiful card, Colleen, extraordinary coloring! I love how you cut it out, matted it and popped it up over that sweet organza ribbon! A classic beauty through and through!

Thank you so much for taking the time during your vacation to bring me this card and join in the surprise linky party!! It means the world to me, as do your very kind compliments which I return tenfold!! Enjoy the rest of your trip and don't burn up in that heat!! Mwah! Darnell

Maria said...

Oh, what a gorgeous rose colored perfectly for this classy card! Love the pretty ribbon and sentiment, too! Hope you are enjoying your vacation!

Sheri Gilson said...

Gorgeous card, Colleen! Love the beautifully colored rose and fabulous design!

Bonnie said...

Wow, wow, wow! What a special card for such a special person!