happy birthday karen!

This is post 1 of 2 for today...click HERE for my Fusion post.


Hello!

This is a special birthday post/hop for the wonderful


You should have arrived here from the oh-so-spectacular Jen Shears' blog.

If not, you'll want to start where all the fun begins, the May Arts blog!  

The Ribbon Lady will be giving out 2 spools to comment on the hop and 2 spools to go to karen's blog and wish her a happy birthday.  

This one is for you Karen:


There's something about that bird that reminds me of you...I knew that I needed to have it as part of my card design.


Isn't the birdie perfect on the May Arts Burlap?

We are all using the 



and we're rockin' the May Arts!


Karen I wish you thee best birthday year ever!  You deserve all the happiness in the world.

♥♥♥

Up next is the oh-so-lovely Lynn Mangan!

Have fun hopping and remember to pop over to Karen's blog to wish her a happy birthday!!!!

P.S.  I've added to my For Sale page!



Comments

Audrey Pettit said…
Oh, what a gorgeous card, Amy! Love that mix of papers and that little birdie is just about the cutest thing ever. Looks SO fabulous against that wide burlap trim! Awesome texture! I just want to touch it!
TracyM #6773 said…
BEAUTIFUL card - love your pretty layers and burlap ribbon!!!
What a lovely way to celebrate Karen's birthday :)
Sherry Eckblad said…
Fabulous card and Birthday wishes for Karen.
Annette Allen said…
aww happy Birthday Karen.. this is gorgeous..
Sue D said…
Very cute with the burlap and the bird.
Loveeeeeeeee this! GORGEOUS colors and loving the material!!!!
June Houck said…
Cool canvas! This will surely make Karen happy :)
Lynn said…
This card shouts Karen! So funny as I almost put a bird on my card too! Love all the texture!
sandi said…
This is so pretty! Looks awesome!
jcobb said…
What a lovely card to honor Karen on her day! Love the burlap trim and the little birdie is adorable!
Karen B. said…
Amy, what a grand card! I love the bird, birds are my most favorite thing ever to craft with. Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and kind words and putting a hop together in my honor. Things have been super, super crazy (not in a good way) so I haven't been by to see your most fabulous creations, and I think I need to take the time to catch up...
Lovely Burlap wrapped Birthday card for your lovely friend. Hope Karen has a beautiful day.
love love love.... and if you win the artful delight kit you can send it to me since you're now on the team, grin. love having a virtual party with you :)
Ravengirl said…
This is very sweet! I love the precious bird and it's wonderful burlap background.
C said…
Super cheerful and a perfect card for Karen. Love your little bird!
Mary Mac said…
Your beautiful card has shown me how easy it is to use on my projects.
Julie Shearer said…
Beautiful card . I love the burlap with the bird . TFS .
Kara said…
Love the contrast of the burlap and bird.
Trinh said…
So pretty, Amy! I love the colors & the burlap.
Miriam Prantner said…
I do love the persimmon paper, and the birdie too, very sweet card!
Judy said…
I'm a sucker for birds and burlap, so your card pulled me right in. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
Great card love the colors patterns and textures tfs
Unknown said…
The burlap just pulls the whole card together - love those patterns!
Iris said…
So pretty - love the patterns and colors you used and the burlap is a nice touch. Cute bird too.
Amy Martin said…
Beautiful card. I love the texture of the burlap ribbon. Happy Birthday to Karen. Wow.
OHHH! Look at those papers together-- mix match! LOOOOOOOOOVE! And I LOVE that beautiful burlap! LOVE the birdie! LOVE it all:) Happy birthday, Karen <3
Lynne said…
Your birthday card is so sweet. Love the little birdie!
Anonymous said…
Love the burlap ribbon. The little bird really pops from the bright ribbon and the layers of printed paper.
Rebecca Ednie said…
The floral paper is very pretty.
Shannon J said…
Wowza! So pretty, Amy!
Scrappin' Diva said…
Gorgeous card! Loving the burlap ribbon!
KellyG said…
So cool, love the burlap on there!
Darlene Gabriel said…
What a fun birthday card. I love this wide burlap ribbon.
Robin B. said…
What a cute birthday card! I love the layering, thanks for sharing.
Lucy E. said…
What a cute card! Happy Birthday, Karen!
Leslie Kiley said…
Such a delightful card! I always am drawn to anything with birds on them! I also love the texture from the ribbon! Blog hopping is so much fun and what great inspiration to be had!
Lynnda said…
Gorgeous card ! Loving the layering too!... hugs...x
Jinny Newlin said…
I totally see why the bird reminded you of Karen ;). What a beautiful, card, and I just love all the different textures you've tied in without all the bulk!
Sylvia said…
Beautiful birthday card, Amy, love the bird, but love the burlap more!
by belle said…
Cute card...love the bird!
flowerdisco said…
super fabulous card...coming from the artful delight blog to thank you for playing along with our challenge this month.
Anonymous said…
Very pretty!
Great use for our sketch!
TFS!

~Leah