happy birthday...

Hello Hello!

2011 has already been filled with so much goodness...and I tell you the fun is never ending....today is the Skipping Stones Design Sketch Challenge!


Every month we always welcome a fabbie group of guest designers along with a guest sketch artist.  I tell you, this month is a POWER CREW....our guest sketch artist is the all time fabulous Amy Sheffer!

Check out the sketch for this week:


Isn't it a great sketch?  I had loads of fun with it....I used the new set, Sentiment Frames for my card this week:


I love the Sentiment Frames set!!!  Today's card uses the Happy Birthday sentiment and yes, I embossed it with gold....here's a close up of it:


With just some embossing, I think it really ties together the shabby chic'ness of the card...

All the patterned paper is Pink Paislee's Sweetness line that Torendi carried...unfortunately they are sold out of the paper but they do have some of the other coordinating embellies that would match with other elements...I teamed up the Sweetness with Stampin' Up's Baja Breeze cardstock and stitched grosgrain ribbon...I also used one of my favorite martha punches...the butterfly.

You won't wanna miss the fabbie goodness from the other gals on the Skipping Stones Design Team:


Make sure you check out our all new January Guest DT:   

Amy Sheffer-Guest Sketch Artist  
Becky Olsen-Guest DT   
Jen del Muro-Guest DT   
Tami Mayberry-Guest DT   
Rae Barthel-Guest DT

Comments

yyam said…
Oh so very pretty! Love the sentiment stamp! :)
claudia shadler said…
very pretty Amy, totally luvin the pink paislee paper :)

Hugs,
C :)
Anonymous said…
Oh so very lovely :)... love the use of pp and butterfly :)
Anonymous said…
this is beautiful. you have such a way with patterns
Sherry Eckblad said…
Love those papers and your take on that sketch is just perfect.
Lynnda said…
hello hello hello... the card is simply beautiful... I love the sentiment stamp too...xoxo
Michele Kovack said…
This is gorgeous Amy!!!
Wowwwwwwwwwwwwww! This is GORGEOUS Amy!!! LOVE IT!! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Karen B. said…
Oh this is super gorgeous! My favorite style of yours.
This is gorgeous hun!!!

Deanne :)
Jingle said…
This is so pretty!
cnelson said…
This is sooooo stunning!! I couldn't LOVE it more!!!
Michelle said…
Gorgeous girlie.. as always you have fabulousness to show us..

Mishy
xiumaiyuki said…
It's beyond gorgeous!!! All those colors blend beautifully together and that butterfly just sealed the deal!
anja curvers said…
Really beautiful and that sketch is very pretty.
Dora said…
Ow wow Amy this is just wonderful I love it!
Om My word this is gorgeous love how you used the DP!!!!!
Gladys said…
Wah beautiful Amy! U make me love the paper even more!! Got to buy some! Love love your card!
Shirl said…
This card is so vewy pweety! :)
Allison Rankin said…
Wow...love the retro fabu take on the sketch!
Lindsay said…
This is awesome Amy! I love that collection and how you used it!
Sylvia said…
Gorgeous card, Amy! I love that paper and the beautiful flowers, and another butterfly. My card I made last night had butterflies and this is the third card today I have seen with them, must be an omen! either that are we are all enjoying a mild winter!
Wendy said…
Another super card Amy!! Congrats on the new DT post for Card Patterns. Love their sketches!!! Have a super day!
This is absolutely GORGEOUS! Can't wait to get my hands on some of that PP Sweetness! :)
Ann Kranitz said…
Hi Amy!! I just love the papers that you used. Very pretty!!!
Love that gold - so striking!
Mona Pendleton said…
Beautiful card Amy! Great way to showcase that gorgeous PP paper and love the butterfly fluttering about!
Laurie said…
Amy...wow!! This is just beautiful! I love all the bright and cheery colors! You did a fantastic job with this sketch! So glad I found your blog!
Rose said…
such a pretty card and again congrats on making the DT :)
Riet said…
What a wonderful card Amy.

Hugs Riet.x
Julia Aston said…
Love the circle of roses DP Amy! what a beautiful card from the great sketch!
Meg said…
Wow, what gorgeous paper! And you certainly made it shine in that sketch! What a beautiful shabby card!
~* steph :) *~ said…
beautiful card, amy! love your take on the sketch. thanks for sharing and have a great nite! *hugs* steph :)
Joy said…
sweet...sweet card! love your take on the sketch! hope you had a wonderful time with family and friends through the new year! hope this 2011 will bring you much happiness and oodles of crafting creativity! have a blessed week!
Courtney Baker said…
Oh I love this Amy the patterns are gorgeous!
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
OH that just said "PRETTY" over there!!!!
Alice said…
you used those pps so beautifully, girl! gorgeous card!
Emily Leiphart said…
Gorgeous, Amy! You are so great at mixing papers!
Anonymous said…
So gorgeous and shabby chic! Love the gold embossing, it's perfect!
ivy said…
beautiful card amy!!
Barb Turpin said…
Amy your posts are always so cute! I love the simple sentiment embossed in gold over that great paper...nice job as usual!
Unknown said…
this is beautiful!!!!