Sunday, November 10, 2013

Happy Birthday Christina!

Happy Birthday Christina!  There is a special blog hop today for my friend Christina MacLaren from Sea Glass and Papercrafts blog.  The first time I saw Christina's name was on the CASE Study Challenge Blog.  Christina was on the design team and always made such gorgeous creations -  I never thought we'd be on the same team together one day!  I was so happy later to get to know her better through the 12 Kits group.  Christina has a beautiful style - I'm so jealous of her ability to stamp everything perfectly every single time and her beautiful stitching - just enough in all the right places.  

I know Christina is an Indiana girl who loves the ocean. I always imagine her in New England surrounded by her favorite things.   Decisions, decisions. ....   a sea side card, or something more home spun?  I went with a comfortable blue jean pocket filled with pretty flowers!   So which stamps to use?  Had to go with the WPlus9 - they always remind me of Christina since she always does such amazing things with them.  I'm pretty sure they are some of her faves!   Special thanks to Joyce for organizing the hop and making us all look good!!    AHEM... You know I'd be a day late without you (maybe with you too!)    : )
Here's a list of all the ladies who have projects featured today to honor Christina - you can hop on to the next person or even start at the beginning.  Either way I hope you will wish Christina a beautiful day!
Joyce
Cathy
Darnell
Jeanne  (That's Me!)
Jill
Kara
Kim
Lynn
Marybeth
Renee
Sharron
Tracey 

Have a beautiful day and thanks for stopping by!!


Supplies Used:  Finished Size 4.5 x 6.25"
Stamps:  WPlus9 Mother's Day Bouquet, Fresh Cut Florals, A Pocket Full
Dies:  WPlus9 A Pocket Full, Mother's Day Bouquet, Spellbinder Nested Lacey Pennants, Cheery Lynn French Pastry
Pattern Paper:  Simple Stories "Summer Fresh"
Card Stock:  PTI  Vintage Cream, Enchanted Evening
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Luxe Nautical Blue, Morocco, Love Letter, Rose Bud, SU! Garden Green, Memento Bamboo Leaves, Pear Tart, Summer Sky, Bahama Blue
Ribbon:  3/4 Lace Ivory, 2/4" Canvas Tape Measure May Arts
Pin:  Ribbon Reel

17 comments:

Sherry Eckblad said...

Gorgeous card Jeanne! I love the bright colored flowers.

Jill Norwood said...

Such a beautiful bouquet of loveliness for Christina's birthday! I love the gorgeousl papers you chose and the touch of lace! So pretty!

Christina said...

What a fantastic surprise to wake up to! Jeanne, it makes me super happy to know how much love you put into this card, with your choice of stamps and all of the beautiful details. I especially love the denim paper and pretty lace trim. Thank you so much for being a part of my day! I feel blessed to have a friend like you!

Kara said...

just awesome! love that overflowing pocket full of flowers!!

Tenia Nelson said...

So so pretty!!!

Alanna said...

What a gorgeous card. I love all the flowers.

Marybeth said...

This one is a pocketful of beauty Jeanne! I am sure Christina will love this one!

Darnell said...

Jeanne, your country comfy card for Christine is insanely awesome!! I can't stop staring at it to ferret out each and every sweet detail!! Hugs, Darnell

Joyce said...

Drop dead gorgeous. I just love this--it is perfect for Christina. Those bright flowers are perfectly stamped, and I love the pocket--so cute.

Maria said...

A very gorgeous card for Christina! Such pretty colorful flowers!!!

Tracey McNeely said...

Oh Jeanne this is so beautiful for Christina! The fact you used WPlus9 for her card is perfect.

Cathy Weber said...

Seriously I don't know how you stamp everything so perfectly. The flowers look like store-bought embellishments...perfectly centered, not blips or blops on any of them! Great idea putting them into the denim pocket and that denim patterned paper in the background goes perfectly with the stamped pocket!

Sharron said...

Wow, those flowers are so perfect to use with the pocket and the colors are gorgeous! Love the denim and lace. You made such a really wonderful card for Christina!

Lisa Minckler said...

Can I just ditto what Cathy W said??? That counts doesn't it? ;) Fantastic idea Jeanne and YES, so vivid and detailed and fabulous! Country moxy chic.
hugs,
Lisa x

Anonymous said...

Wow, what a fun and vibrant birthday card, Jeanne ... amazing blooms popping out of that pocket! Thanks for coming by my blog and leaving me some sweet words ... much appreciated! Anita :)

Kim Heggins said...

Beautiful birthday card Jeanne...love all the fabulous flowers popping out of your denim pocket, so sweet!

Karin Åkesdotter said...

WONDERFUL card! LOVE your flowers and bright colors - so beautiful! Hugs, Karin