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Monday, August 8, 2011

Bright and Fun Birthday Cards

Two in one!  My Craft Spot and Fantabulous Cricut projects!

This week's challenge at My Craft Spot is "It's Hot Out There" - use hot, bright colours on your projects.  It's also time to "Get Buggy" at Fantabulous Cricut.  I decided to make some fun birthday cards which fit the criteria for both challenges!  (It's not actually my design team week at Fantabulous Cricut but I decided to join in anyway!)
I used Paisley for the ladybird and bee and Mini Monograms for the scalloped square frames.  I embossed the top layer of the frame with my Cuttlebug Seeing Spots folder.  I added some pearls and gems to insects as well and then popped the insects on the mats.  I used a My Craft Spot "Happy Birthday" stamp from Inside and Out Set #2.  I finished things off with the some absolutely fabulous, bold crinkle ribbon, using Caribbean and Hot Pink.  I LOVE the new colours!!  

If you haven't checked things out recently, be sure to look over all the amazing crinkle ribbon at My Craft Spot.  There is sure to be something to suit your style!  And if you are ribbon challenged (like me!), you'll find crinkle ribbon so easy to work with and very forgiving.

I invite you all to check out the other design team crafts and then link up your own "It's Hot Out There" projects at My Craft Spot this week.  Also, please head over to Fantabulous Cricut to check out the design team creations and link up your buggy projects too!

PS  Happy, happy birthday to my middle guy who is 14 today!!  Also, we're leaving tomorrow for a camping holiday but I'll look forward to catching up with your blogs when I return.

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Coming soon!  Get ready for lots of fun with My Craft Spot during the week of August 22.  The design team is busy working away on creating some fabulous projects using new stamp sets!  You'll get to see them all during the release week, with a new stamp set released each day (Monday to Thursday).  Plus, to end all the fun, Kimberly has organized a blog hop for Friday and the the entire team is taking part - with My Craft Spot prizes to be given away on EACH of the design team blogs!  You won't want to miss it!!
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34 comments:

  1. CathyAugust 8, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    I love both your cards, cute and very bright!!

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  2. TrinaAugust 8, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Very cute cards. The bright colors are so fun.

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  3. CRAZY4 CHRISTAugust 8, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    love the cards Kate, the colours are great!!Have a fun time camping!!
    Kristan

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  4. SaundraAugust 8, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Kate, these are the cutest bugs ever! Love the bright colors! Enjoy your holiday camping trip!!

    Hugs,
    Saundra

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  5. AmyAugust 8, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    These are great! I love the bright and cheery colors- such happy bugs! :)Amy

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  6. RachelAugust 8, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    These are fabulous! Paisley is the 2nd cartridge I ever got, but I don't use it because I got too many at once. This really makes me wanna pull it out with some bright, cheerful colors! Thanks!

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  7. TaraAugust 8, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    I just love the colours you used! So bright and cheerful!
    Tara

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  8. My Lil' BitsAugust 8, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Such happy, cheery cards these are! And adorable too :)
    Lisa

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  9. JayneAugust 8, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Fun,bright cards Kate.Love the ribbon you've added.
    Have a great time.
    Jayne x

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  10. SarahAugust 8, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Yowza! Way to get buggy :) Love it!

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  11. Amy CAugust 8, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    These are both wonderful!! The colors are so fun and happy. Great job!!

    Hugs,
    Amy
    Scrapping Mommy

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  12. Angi BarrsAugust 8, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Look at how adorable these are. The color combo is so bright and fun. Love! :)

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  13. Cindy VernonAugust 8, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Wow these cards are bright and fabulous!

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  14. BesthobbyevaAugust 8, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Awesome and fun cards!! So darn cute.

    Happy B'day to your son! Life goes by so fast doesn't it?

    Have a wonderful vacation!!

    Laurie

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  15. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comAugust 8, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Great bright cards. Love the bright colors and the cute bows.

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  16. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsAugust 9, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Super fun! Great colors on these!

    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  17. ArleneAugust 9, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Kate, I love the bright cheerful colors that you used. Very cute cards!

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  18. Rhonda EmeryAugust 9, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    these are so cute these would brighten up anyones day. beautiful as always

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  19. Janis LewisAugust 9, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful! I love card sets like this!!

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  20. Sherrie K.August 9, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Great bright and cheery cards!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  21. AprilAugust 10, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    So bright and cute! I love them. great job!

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  22. ShelleyAugust 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    So cute, bright, and fun! Love 'em! There's so many things to make on the Paisley cart!

    Shelley
    http://carleys-closet.blogspot.com
    shelleymace21@gmail.com

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  23. MiamiKelAugust 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Delightful, Kate!! Such a yummy card collection- beautiful in design and colors!1 Fabulous! x0x0

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  24. AmyJRockstarAugust 11, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Oh Kate, these are so adorable! I love the bright colors you used. Thanks for posting even though it wasn't your week. Makes up for my absence I hope!

    Hugs,
    Amy Jo (FCCB Coordinator)
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com

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  25. Sentimental ScrapperAugust 11, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Adorable cards, Kate!! I love the bright colors you used and your bows are fabulous!! You are one talented girl!

    Kimberly

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  26. Jennie GarciaAugust 11, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I looove those cards!! Those colors are so cool!! This cart is in my wishlist and I love those cuts!! TFS!! Take Care!!
    Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/

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  27. ~Tammy~August 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Hope you are having a blast camping and enjoying a much needed break! These are fabulous and fun and I love the bright colors!

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  28. Linda KaiserAugust 12, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Super cute! Hope you summer is going well! Love the colors!

    Linda

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  29. My 3 E ScrapbookingAugust 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Kate, these are so incredibly cute!! I LOVE the bright colors you used in them and the little bugs are adorable! The crinkle ribbon looks fantastic! They are great cards to have in your stash! I hope you and your family are enjoying the summer! Have a great weekend!
    Amber

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  30. CarissaAugust 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Love your cards! So great! Just love the bright color combo.

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  31. AnonymousAugust 13, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I love these! And the colors you used are awesome:)

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  32. Scrapper69August 14, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    OMGOODNESS! They are soooo cute! I love the bright cheery colors and the cuts just make the cards! Wonderful work! :o)
    Theresa

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  33. JenniAugust 15, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    This is so cute! The colors are just perfect! I love all of your projects!
    Hugs, Jenni

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  34. SabrinaAugust 16, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Very cute and cheery cards! Love the colors you used. Happy birthday to your son and I hope you had a nice vacation!

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