Today it's Anita's birthday so I'm popping in to wish her a "sweet" calorie-free birthday. It should really be croissants or pain-au-chocolat rather than donuts, but I don't have any stamps for them, so doughnuts it is. I'm sure they all go equally well with a glass of bubbly or red wine ;) Happy birthday, Anita!
I'm entering this into Curtain Call - Donut Delight
And I don't think it's too much of a stretch to include it in Simon Says Monday Challenge - A Piece of Paradise - especially if there is a glass of bubbly to accompany it!
If you visit Anita regularly, you will know she is in the long process of renovating her home in France. I'm renovating some houses over at STAMPlorations tonight - here's a sneak peek:
While we're talking STAMPlorations, my doughnut card actually (loosely) fits the new monthly CASEplorations challenge of this card by Julie Ebersole. Why don't you play along? Get all the details here.
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You just had me chuckling at your renovated houses, Shirley ... they look way more finished than anything here yet! Thank you so much for wishes and your sweet and yummy (and calorie free!) card ... croissant, pain au chocolat, doughnuts ... they're all good with red wine or champagne (or both!) ... they're all celebratory! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteWow those donuts look so AMAZING! Realistic for sure!
ReplyDeleteThose donuts look so realistic! What did you use for the glaze?! I'm SO craving a donut now.... ;)
ReplyDeleteI used Glossy Accents, Jessica. Looks milky white in the photo but it's clear IRL.
DeleteShirley, they have got to be the best donuts I have ever seen on a card. They are totally amazing, they look so realistic. If you ever think on it thiswould be a brilliant card to demonstrate how to achieve a fantastic realistic and beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteGosh, those really do look good enough to pluck off your pretty card and eat, Shirley! This is a fantastic card for Anita! I love the bit of watercoloring and splashes that are a part of your signature style!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteThose donuts look good enough to eat Shirley!
ReplyDeleteI really, REALLY want to scrape all that yummy icing off those cute little donuts! Do you think anita would notice it was missing when she gets her card? Awesome card and sweet reference to Anita's ongoing 'house' renovation!
ReplyDeleteI wonder what's up with the news feed... Friday already and now this post appears in my feed ? strange! Anyway... I love this sweet card for Anita! I agree with Julie... I just want to take a bite!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and I love the 'icing' looks perfect... and VERY yummy! Jo x
ReplyDeleteYou've made those donuts look so real that I can almost taste them! The glossy frosting looks so realistic...and believe me, I should know. ;) We have one Donut Day a month here in our house!
ReplyDeleteOh...those donuts have me drooling, Shirley! That yummy, glossy icing...so realistic! A scrumptious card from one sweet friend to another! Your renovated houses...love 'em!
ReplyDeleteHugs~c
Oh my goodness, I love your beautiful card and your take on the Curtain Call challenge! Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThe donut actually made my mouth water. Delicious! Fun cards! Thank you for sharing your card with us for the Paradise Challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
ReplyDelete~Michelle
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Your donuts look amazing! I love the whimsical look you created with the greeting.
ReplyDeleteThose donuts look real & I love the soft, artistic background! Fun cupcake card, too!
ReplyDeleteWow - so realisitic and arty at the same time - love it!
ReplyDeleteThis really IS a showstopper, Shirley. These are the best "fake" donuts I have ever seen.. One could almost take a bite out of the card.
ReplyDeleteAmazing card!! I can't believe how delicious they look...the glazing and soft colors are perfection! SWEET layout :) to boot!
ReplyDeletemy mouth waters looking at the glazed donuts on your card!!!!
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