happy no. 50




Hello Hello!

I'm thrilled to be guesting for Butterfly Reflections Ink!  I'm a fan of both their BLOG and their SHOP.  I've been super lucky since the shop has been filled with so many new & fun goodies this month!  Make sure you check it OUT!

I snuck into my office this morning and took a couple quick photo's of the birthday card I made Darin:

cardbase:  michael's value pack  cardstock:  recollections/110/white, stampin' up night of navy  stamps:  avery elle/fly by  ink:  memento tuxedo, fireworks bahama blue, various copics, stampin' up white embossing powder  other:  avery elle/fly by dies, craft foam red/white, lawn fawn stitched journal card

Oh yes, as soon as I saw the Avery Elle Fly By set, I knew that I needed to buy it!   The banner has been heat embossed in white on Stampin' up Night of Navy.  The airplane has been colored in various shades of copic grey.  I did the ink smooshing technique using Fireworks Bahama Blue.  The clouds, are cut from white craft foam.

Here's a shot of the interior:


I can't seem to get enough of the craft foam!

Isn't this a fun new set by Avery Elle?!



I was inspired by Avery Elle's AEI♥U challenge



I've not been very good about blog hopping lately.  There's been so much going on the last couple of weeks, my life has been super busy.  Darin's 50th birthday festivities will be wrapping up tomorrow when the remaining family members will be headed home.  We managed to put together 2 birthday parties and a breakfast gathering...whew!  The kids and I will be traveling soon, more on that later.

Comments

Unknown said…
Love the craft foam die cut! This set is definitely on my every growing list too. Nicely done and hope you're able to get some down time soon.
Teresa Doyle said…
A great card. You could even make this into a child's card also. Great job.
I Card Everyone said…
What a sweet card for your guy, amy! Happy birthday wishes from me, too!
=] Michele
Celeste Goff said…
What a perfect card for Darin! Happy birthday to him and congrats on the guest spot at BRI!
Vicki Dutcher said…
Perfect card for Darin~ Wish him a Happy Birthday from me too :)
Love love love love these!!!!! LOVING that airplane!!! PERFECT for him!!!!!!!!!!
That is the perfect set for you!
nancy carroll said…
Perfect card for him! Love the fun foam, seriously, don't know how you do everything you do, know the coffee helps, but...!!! Hope you have had a wonderful time with family.
Becca Cruger said…
Ahhh this is SOOOO cute! I love that die cut on the inside - it's the most adorable thing! You are one busy lady!
Anonymous said…
I absolutely LOVE your honey's card, Amy! You ROCK, gf!
Hugs,
Sunshine Sharon
LOVE!! The foam is perfect for this card too!

Deanne :)
wendipooh13 said…
oh my gosh perfect!!! Super cute!!
jessica said…
I LOVE your card Amy!!! Such fun stamps and dies you used!
AWESOME job!
Laura Norris said…
OH- Darin will just LOVE this card! Perfect for him!! I love the inside as much as the outside - those cloud words are so fun!
Miriam Prantner said…
Love this! Perfect bit of coloring in the corner and I love the striped background!
Kara Lynne said…
What a great card for your husband! I love your use of the fun foam, it's so puffy looking!
Unknown said…
Wow! I love this stampset and just LOVE what you did with it! Darin will be chuffed!! Xx
Lisa Lara said…
Oh I just love the birthday card you made Darin. I love the bit of color in the corner. Great idea. I love that fun die inside Amy.
Sylvia said…
Glad you had some time to party, now maybe a little time to relax, Amy! What a fun card, love those dies! I sometimes think it would be nice to have all the dies we want, but then I would forget most of them after the new wore off! Have a fun Monday... and traveling sounds like fun, but also a lot of work!
Audrey Pettit said…
OMGosh, this is just the MOST amazing and perfect 50th birthday card for your pilot hubby!! Holy Cow, I mean PERFECT! Love the striped background and love the banner behind the plane, and the cloudy background is just fabulous. Absolutely LOVE how you finished off the inside, too!
Cindy Lovell said…
Awesome card,he'll sure love it!!! Love the foam clouds!!
Anonymous said…
Congrats Amy!!! I love your card!!!
Darnell said…
Congratulations on the Guest Design gig, Amy! Your card for Darin is outstanding! Be safe on your upcoming travels!! Hugs, Darnell
Tracey McNeely said…
Sweet card for your guest design Amy!
Helen F. said…
Oh My Gosh, Amy! Could this cute little airplane be any more perfect for Darin's B-Day :-) Happy Birthday to your Special Man! Hope you all have fun with the parties and visitors.
Congrats on the Guest Spot too ~
Betty Wright said…
Fantastic Birthday card! Love these images. The scalloped die cut sentiment is too cool!
Shelly said…
FABULOUS card! Love it!
Annette Allen said…
so totally adorable... i love how you used the foam..
Samantha Mann said…
Awwww!! LOVE this!! The colors simply ROCK! And that airplane with the banner is so adorable!!! So glad you were so 'productive' with your family in town!!
Yuki said…
Such a fun card! I hope Darin had a wonderful birthday!
Perfect! I hope Darin had the best birthday! :)
This is awesome. Absolutely awesome. Love the colors and layout, and especially love the inside. Thank you for sharing this with us at the AEI♥U Challenge:)
D- said…
Oh I loVe his card and I bet he did too. Thanks for sharing.
Crafty hugs,
Dawn
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