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Friday, October 18, 2013

Happy Birthday Karen!


Good morning my friends, it's time to wish the incredible Karen Baker a happy, happy birthday!  Karen is a super kind, loving soul. She always has genuine comments and we love to chit, chat about what our boys are up too.  I'd love to meet her in person one day as I'm sure we'd have a lot to talk about together. She's an incredibly talented designer and creative writer.  Her blog is an amazing place for inspiration. Her use of color is second to none.  Karen, I'm wishing up a super happy birthday full of lots of love and spoiling!

In honor of Karen's birthday, we're having a blog hop and guess what!?  There are prizes to win!  May Arts is offering up 2 spools of ribbon to one lucky commenter on the blog hop and one on Karen's blog.  Be sure to hop along and most importantly, be sure to wish Karen a happy birthday!

May Arts
Erin Thiem
Jen Shears
Amy Tsuruta
Lynn Mangan
Charlene Driggs
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42 comments:

  1. ~amy~October 18, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Oh this is so very pretty Lynn! The colors are amazing!

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  2. Jay GeeOctober 18, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    What a great way to use the wreath stamp Lynn - lovely card :)

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  3. TracyM #6773October 18, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    GORGEOUS, ELEGANT card - love the colours and your pretty twine bow!!!
    What a beautiful way to celebrate Karen's birthday :)

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  4. sandieOctober 18, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    I love this stamp, perfect for us CAS lovers-where is it from? Have a great time in NY.
    And a very happy birthday to Karen x

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  5. Kristie GouletOctober 18, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    What an awesome CAS card for Karen! So pretty!
    Have fun in NY!!!

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  6. JudithOctober 18, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Such a pretty card will make her birthday much more happier!

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  7. Karen B.October 18, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    You all are amazing, you know that? Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday surprise, on such a day that is filled with emotion for me. Lovely card, such a cool and trendy design and oh, the colors, I love the colors! Thanks for the kind words, Lynn, and I am glad that I can say them back to you as well.

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  8. jcobbOctober 18, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Love the offset wreath! So simple but so lovely!

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  9. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)October 18, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Stunning wreath and we love you Lynn even you missed the sketch, we're here to wish Karen happy birthday, that's the point :) And send someone home with fabulous ribbon.

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  10. Create Beauty with LaurajoOctober 18, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Karen will be thrilled with her pretty wreath and burlap twine bow card! Karen, your peers love you. Happy Birthday.

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  11. Sue DOctober 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    So pretty--I like the colors and the sentiment inside the wreath.

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  12. BarbOctober 18, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Wow - gorgeous card for Karen, Lynn! Love the colors on your wreath - such a pretty design too!

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  13. RavengirlOctober 18, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    This is so pretty! I love it!

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  14. COctober 18, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Just beautiful! Love your simple yet oh so elegant style!

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  15. Mary MacOctober 18, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    You used the white space just perfectly with this card, the colors are just gorgeous and I love the wreath.

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  16. Julie ShearerOctober 18, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    What a lovely card . TFS .

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  17. KaraOctober 18, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Love how you built the wreath - beautiful colorway.

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  18. MarisaOctober 18, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Just love that wreath with the scatter of colour. Great card as always :) Have a fabulous w/e!

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  19. Miriam PrantnerOctober 18, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Gorgeous card! The wreath is so pretty and love the bit of burlap string!

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  20. JudyOctober 18, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    Lovely card. Everyone has done such an amazing job. Thanks for sharing all your inspirational projects with us.

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  21. scrappin2babygirlsOctober 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Great card love the colors tfs

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  22. Tracey McNeelyOctober 18, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Gorgeous card for Karen, I agree with you she is a wonderful person! Love the colours of your wreath!

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  23. JudyOctober 18, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    What a pretty card, love the wreath. The colors are wonderful, love Fall. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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  24. UnknownOctober 18, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    Amazing card!! Love that wreath!

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  25. IrisOctober 18, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Simple yet striking. Love the colors in the wreath.

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  26. LynneOctober 18, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Love the birthday card you made!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 18, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    the card is very simple and plain but very pretty. I'm sure Karen is loving it.

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  28. Rebecca EdnieOctober 18, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Very pretty wreath!

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  29. Scrappin' DivaOctober 18, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Wonderful CAS card. It is very lovely!

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  30. KellyGOctober 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    So pretty, love your card!

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  31. Darlene GabrielOctober 18, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Oh this is such a beautiful CAS birthday card for Karen. She will love it. I love this sweet wreath.

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  32. Sue Lelli October 18, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Great birthday card! Love the wreath and strip of color!

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  33. Robin B.October 18, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    Beautiful card! I love the colors and that wreath of flowers. Thanks for sharing.

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  34. Lucy E.October 19, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    I love your CAS card. Happy Birthday to Karen!

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  35. MichelleOctober 19, 2013 at 5:44 AM

    Lynn, this card is super pretty! I've come back to look at it several times, and I thought I'd better let you know how much I like it! :-)

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  36. Leslie KileyOctober 19, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Simple but elegant card! I love that this could be used for all themes and times of the year , just change the sentiment and colors! So very versatile

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  37. KaraOctober 19, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    so pretty! happy birthday Karen!

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  38. Virginia L.October 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    This birthday card is so perfect for Karen! Love the simplicity and color palette!

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  39. DebbieOctober 20, 2013 at 1:37 AM

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  40. DebbieOctober 20, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    That card is so happy. I love it!

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  41. Jinny NewlinOctober 20, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    Aw! How sweet of you! I just love the way that little, fall wreath peeks off the edge of its panel! So pretty!

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  42. by belleOctober 21, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    I just LOVE that wreath!! Great card!

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