Friday, December 12, 2014

Have an Amazing Birthday


This past Saturday my sister-in-law texted me asking if I had any birthday cards in my stash. Sadly, I only had one, but I told her I could quickly make two for her if she could wait a bit for me to get them done. They had Marcel spend the night on Friday night for a birthday sleepover (tons of spoiling going on there...which is fabulous!) and were dropping him off a bit later.  The first one is based on this layout from Laurie's card.  And the second is based on this incredible card from Cristina.  I love making cards with a particular person in mind and the inspiration from two of my favorite blogging friends gave me a jump start on both of these.  What about you...do you typically make cards just because or with a particular person in mind?  Most of my cards (with the exception of Christmas cards) are made with a particular person in mind. 

PS the sequins on the first card really do match the card...no sure what is up with my camera colors.  Top card has a Verve sentiment; bottom card is all PaperSmooches.



17 comments:

Maureen Merritt said...

Love them both Lynn, I'm always in awe of your soft, beautiful color choices!

Hannelie said...

I agree with Maureen... Think I will be able to spot one of your cards from a distance! Pinned this for future inspiration!

sandie said...

really like the strip across the second card-great colour combo x

Vicki Dutcher said...

Both cards are wonderful! So well balanced~ I struggle with that!

Deepti said...

These are so pretty :) love the bold blue strip!

Barb said...

Gorgeous cards, Lynn! You always choose the best color combos! Love both designs too! Happy weekend! ♥

Cindy C. said...

Both so very pretty!!

Maureen said...

oh, my! These are over the top gorgeous! LOVE the colours and those flowers. The birthday girls will love them! ox

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

These are so gorgeous, Lynn!

Kay Miller said...

Oh these are both beautiful Lynn! I love the bit of patterned paper in the first one. I'm always trying to figure out ways to incorporate pp into my cards and still keep them CAS. Fabulous cards!!

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Beautiful cards.

Virginia L. said...

Wow...these are absolutely gorgeous!! Love the composition and colors, Lynn!

Kara said...

beautiful!

Marisa said...

Hmm hmmm good :) Love the layouts and the flowers :)

Sandie C said...

Gorgeous cards TFS

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, I love these!

Anita in France said...

Such beautiful, soft colours, Lynn ... just gorgeous! Anita :)