Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Happy Not-Birthday Anita!


Anita in France (aka My Papercraft World) was very coy about her birthday last month, so it snook by us all.  But Bev from Happy Dance cooked up a plan to give her a surprise belated birthday party, ably assisted by Party Planner Extraordinaire, Darnell. (And I've just caught a glimpse of all the party food and drink on Bev's post - I'm in there!!)

I cased this fabulous card by Wida, who is starring on the Penny Black blog all week.  And if you think this card from yesterday is fab, check out what she made for today's post!

Wida's card
So Happy Birthday for last month, Anita!  (If the Queen can have two birthdays a year, I don't see why you can't!)  If nothing else, it's an excuse to open a bottle of France's finest :))
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20 comments:

  1. Petra Swart18 March 2014 at 10:21

    Your card is beautiful, Shirley!! Love the little splatters of red and I really do like this inlay die technique that is so popular these days. The bright red flowers are stunning!!

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  2. Joni Andaya18 March 2014 at 11:26

    What a GORGEOUS card Shirley-bee :) So love <3

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  3. Ardyth18 March 2014 at 11:45

    Beautiful - love that little detail of the strip of dp!

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  4. Happy Dance18 March 2014 at 14:04

    What a beautiful CASE of Wida's card for Anita!! Her fields will be full of gorgeous poppies just like these soon! I'm so glad you're in on this surprise...and for the kind comments, you get first dibs on the "party" tables and treats...after the birthday girl, of course, lol! Really, though, your card is just so beautiful, and Anita is sure to love it. Bev

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  5. Cornelia (fun stamping)18 March 2014 at 16:06

    I always love poppies - fabulous, those inlaid die cuts!

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  6. Darnell18 March 2014 at 17:09

    Eeep! Your CASE of Wida's card is just as breathtaking as the original, Shirley, and so, so perfect for Anita! Classy and elegant!! Thank you so much for joining the party!! Hugs, Darnell

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  7. Tincan Crafter18 March 2014 at 18:58

    this is really beautiful - the watercoloury bright red certainly ticks all the right happy boxes!

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  8. Tincan Crafter18 March 2014 at 18:58

    this is really beautiful - the watercoloury bright red certainly ticks all the right happy boxes!

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  9. Rosemary18 March 2014 at 19:57

    wow... what a gorgeous card!! love the way the bright red just pops!

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  10. Geri19 March 2014 at 00:09

    Beautiful CASE of a beautiful card! I love the inlaid elements...always create such a nice & tidy look! By the way, I'm totally in favor of two birthdays as year just as long as it is for gifts and not additional years added!

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  11. Kristie Goulet19 March 2014 at 01:11

    Beautiful card, Shirley-bee!!! Perfect for Anita!

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  12. Barb Ghig19 March 2014 at 03:13

    What a gorgeous birthday card, Shirley! I love the bold pop of color and your design is just beautiful! I'm sure Anita is going to love it, too!

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  13. OH Babs19 March 2014 at 15:03

    My goodness this card is gorgeous.

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  14. Anita in France19 March 2014 at 20:45

    Gasp ... clunk! That was my sharp intake of breath and chin hitting the floor at the gorgeousness of your (or rather my!) card, Shirley! The inlaid die cutting is gorgeous ... and I love, love, love the poppies! Thank you so much ... for your stunning card, your lovely wishes (in a very regal way of course!) and for joining in to make my big surprise party so special and fun! Anita :)

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  15. Susanne Vargas20 March 2014 at 23:31

    Oh my, your poppy card is gorgeous!

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  16. Jenny21 March 2014 at 19:43

    Love how you combined inlaid die-cuts and the look of watercolouring... gorgeous card Shirley :0)

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  17. Brenda22 March 2014 at 03:39

    Wow, this is a stunning card! This flower (poppy?) is breath taking and I love the splatters of red on the white card base. I also love how the sentiment is going right through the stems. Hugs

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  18. Karen M22 March 2014 at 10:45

    Stunning card Shirley - I just love it and it's perfect for our dear friend Anita - hugs xx

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  19. wienerhoneymooners25 March 2014 at 05:59

    Gorgeous!!!!!!!

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  20. Wida8 June 2014 at 05:04

    i love the inlay...you are fabulous!

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