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August 26, 2011

Birthday Greetings...

My dear daughter will be celebrating her birthday soon.  I made a special card for her - something fun and pretty - just like her!  This card is more like a little book.


 dry brush acrylic paints on card stock, fold paper as shown (flip paper over before second fold), cut down center of horizontal ditch fold

Fold paper on fold lines and decorate

Since "Jennifer" has 8 letters, I stamped each letter of her name on a page then wrote a descriptive word about her starting with that letter 




Punch two 1/8" holes (one on front and one on back page thread ribbon through and knot) tie in a bow.  One of the nice things about making a card this size, it will fit into store-bought 4-1/8 x 5-1/4 invitation envelopes.

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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    beautiful,, just beautiful,,

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  2. Linda/Thistledown and Co.August 26, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a fabulous card...I'm sure she will LOVE it. Thanks also for sharing your technique. You're simply amazing

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  3. AnonymousAugust 26, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Lovely card!

    ~Debbie

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  4. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioAugust 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Nothing says "lovin' " like a card from the heart.
    I always say that the mother should get the cards and presents because, after all, we did do all the work.
    So HAPPY BIRTHDAY to youuuuu !!!

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  5. Gabriela Delworth . Instructional Designer August 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    HPS!


    Love the card you made, very sweet!


    Gabriela

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  6. My name is RietAugust 26, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    What a lovely card. NOthing better than hand made Happy pink Saturday

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  7. Carol at SerendipityAugust 26, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Pat,
    Lovely card. I used to go to the Owl and the Pussy Cat in Ft. Myers and make cards and books. I don't make them anymore and kind of miss it.

    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Carol

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  8. Tami @ Creative girl VintageAugust 26, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Very pretty card Pat...happy pink Saturday..xo Tami

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  9. The French HutchAugust 26, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Pat, your birthday card for your daughter is charming. Love how you used a different letter on each page. Something she'll treasure always. Happy Pink Saturday.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  10. TwiggyAugust 26, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Wow, suck a lovely card and so much love put into it! Amazing. Love your design and idea about it.

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  11. LaVerneAugust 26, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Pat, the card is wonderful and the idea to use the letters of Jennifer's name for words of affirmation is just the best ever.
    have a Pink Week

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  12. LVAugust 26, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    That is a great idea. Something she can keep and treasure when she gets older.

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  13. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsAugust 26, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Pat,

    I love the card. I especially like the letters of her name scattered and you adding something special to each one. Happy Birthday to her.

    Pink Sparkles,
    Stephanie Suzanne ♥

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  14. SharonAugust 26, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Great card - and even more special to have it so "personalised"!! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    A great idea, I especially love how each letter is a personalised word.Just Lovely! Happy PS

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  16. TeresaAugust 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    What a fabulous card and what clear instructions. Lovely . . .

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  17. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Handmade cards are the best, and I so appreciate when someone provides an excellent tutorial.

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  18. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Thank you for sharing your very cute card! Your daughter will so love it! :)

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  19. TriciaAugust 27, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Great card! Gives me an idea for a background I have started. I love the large alphabet letters you combined with words. Bet your daughter will be thrilled to get a special handmade card just for her. Happy PS!
    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  20. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Pat, Your post, blog ,and talent are wonderful! HPS

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  21. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 27, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I love cards and yours is lovely, you're so talented my friend! ove the alphabet letters and how you paired them with the words. Thanks for sharing and for your so sweet visits, always! Have a nice and safe weekend. Hugs, FABBY

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  22. bjAugust 27, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    You are so talented...this is just amazing.
    I am always in such awe of people like yourself that have so much talent. You must look at your work and feel very blessed to have a God given talent such as you have.:))

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  23. MicupofteaAugust 27, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    This is a sweet, fun card~

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  24. Sue McPeakAugust 27, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I know your daughter will love her card and treasure it for years to come. It's very special and so creative. Thanks for visiting CITexas Gal today....to answer your question...all but the first two childrens photos are of my Family Members. Those first two are from my collection of vintage photos. Come again soon.

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  25. black eyed susans kitchenAugust 27, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Soooo creative!

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  26. Cindy AdkinsAugust 27, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Oh what a beautiful card!! She will LOVE it! Happy Birthday wishes to her for a wonderful!
    XO
    Cindy

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  27. HollyAugust 27, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Hi Pat~
    This is the most wonderful gift! Jennifer will love it. I hope you get to enjoy her day together. Thank you for the inspiration!
    Happy Pink Saturday!

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  28. LuiAugust 27, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Pat, this gorgeous and I am sure something that Jennifer will treasure forever.

    You are indeed the Art Diva!

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  29. LynnAugust 27, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    What a thoughtful card! Thanks for sharing and for commenting on my site. Best wishes!

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  30. DearHelenHartmanAugust 27, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    That is just darling!

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  31. Lorraine August 28, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    What a special gift.

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  32. LeoviAugust 28, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Beautiful birthday card, a real treat ...

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  33. RebeccaAugust 28, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    What a special and unique gift!

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  34. Coralie Cederna JohnsonAugust 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Wonderful card and tutorial as well!
    Thanks so much for sharing!

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  35. Honey at 2805August 28, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    This card is a special one and is sure to be a treasure in the years to come!

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  36. Mary C. NasserAugust 28, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    This is such a creative and wonderful card!

    Thank you so much for joining in on my art blog hop and posting the button on your blog!

    I enjoy following your posts!
    All the best!
    Mary C. Nasser

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  37. DhemzAugust 29, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    oh,my! that is pretty stunning...I like it...so authentic!

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  38. xinexAugust 29, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Happy birthday to your dear daughter, Pat! You made a beautiful card for her...Christine

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  39. mypinkprettiesaboutmeAugust 29, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Your work is always so creative. This one is truly a keep sake.

    HPS

    LL

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