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Friday, January 11, 2013

Light and Airy Birthday Card

When I saw the current Tuesday Trigger inspiration photo (Sweet Dreams) over in the Moxie Fab World, I was struck by how light and airy the pictured bedroom was. I thought it would be fun to try to translate that feel into a birthday card (since I am running low on birthday cards in my stash).

Here's my card


and here's the photo that inspired it.


I used background stamps, heat-embossed in white, from three different companies: Sweet Lace from Market Street Stamps, Gingham Background from DeNami Design, and Quatrefoil Background from Unity Stamp Company. I thought these designs were good matches for the patterns on the bedspread, bench, and rug. I took my colors for this card from these items, too. The sentiment is from Unity's How YOU Doin' set, and the resin flower is from Stampin' Up!

I really enjoyed the creative process involved in making this card, and I am quite satisfied with how it turned out. I'm also happy to have a Unity creation to share with my Friends With Flair today!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Emily
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42 comments:

  1. Lisa H.January 11, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    oooo! love this. I see how you used the inspiration photo....well done!

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  2. Kellie 0:)January 11, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Unbelievable how perfect the different stamps were for your card. Fantastic!!

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  3. PamJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Very sweet Emily, and a perfect match to the trigger photo!!

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  4. Angeline ChooJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:25 AM

    This is lovely!! I like :)

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  5. Diana FernandezJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful Card, and well done with the inspiration photo too!

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  6. Annette AllenJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Emily this is adorable..I love all the different patterns..great take on the trigger..

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  7. JPScrapsJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    I love the card! Beautiful!

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  8. LinJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I love your take on the challenge, Emily - think this will be a winner!

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  9. Tracey McNeelyJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Those patterns work so well together, beautiful.

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  10. NineJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Sweet card !

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  11. MarisaJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Wonderful colour blocking and clean lines :)

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  12. StacyJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    The colors of this card are FAB and I love the layout! Great card!

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  13. MeredithJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Oh wow, what a great interpretation! The colors look great grounded on the white, and the combination of patterns is fantastic! Visiting from FWF.

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  14. CynthiaJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    This is lovely, Emily. Great take on the photo!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I love this CAS design. I swear that the patterns you chose were taken right from the photo! So pretty and beachy fresh :)

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  16. Jacquie SouthasJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Love the clean & graphic design - perfectly captures the Trigger photo.

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  17. Jen MJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    LOVE your interpretation! Wow!

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  18. BenziJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    What an awesome CAS card, Emily. I really do love it. The little flower is so sweet.

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  19. RubyJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    I love this CAS card and that bedroom inspiration. I would like a bedroom like this.

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  20. Noelle ReeseJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:07 PM

    OH MY!! I love this! I love everything you took from the picture too! Very beautiful card!!

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  21. Paula-Scrap AddictJanuary 11, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    reminds me of a nice cozy quilt :-)

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  22. Colleen DietrichJanuary 11, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    Wow! Awesome interpretation of the Trigger! Looks like a winner to me. Great use of background stamps!

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  23. KaryJanuary 11, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Hi Emily! How are you? LOVE this card!! Your design is always FAB!! It's been a long time, hasn't it? I'm hoping life is slowly getting back to normal :) Just SO glad to visit you. Have a great weekend!

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  24. Julie OdilJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Brilliant! I love the 3 different background stamps and how you used them. Great card!

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  25. Sue DJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Very cheery card!

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  26. LindseyJanuary 11, 2013 at 10:31 PM

    You totally captured the feel of the trigger pic! Love the end result, too.

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  27. angie/shuggyJanuary 11, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    love it!

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  28. ~Tammy~January 12, 2013 at 6:43 AM

    How amazing you had all the perfect elements for the trigger and perfectly translated them! You knocked another out of the park

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  29. Auntie EmJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Amazing again! I really thought they were three little squares of patterned paper but you upped the game with heat embossing each piece. Love your clean and cheerful design. :)

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  30. Scrapper MyraJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    That card looks perfectly coordinated w the photo. It could be part of the room decor. Fantastic!

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  31. pawprintzJanuary 12, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    So light and airy

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  32. Amber SheavesJanuary 12, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Wow, I love the way you translated thoe patterns into your card! I love it.

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  33. BonnieJanuary 12, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    I think it's pretty amazing that you had paper that looks like the floor, the settee and the bedspread! This is a pretty amazing card!

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  34. Mary Anne / MA54KJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    This is excellent, Emily, right down to the quatrefoil floor!

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  35. jennifer mittenJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    This card is fabulous! I love the look of the quilt squares!

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  36. Julie SJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    I had to pin this card. It is really gorgeous with the mix of patterns and the little flower in one square.

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  37. SuzanneJanuary 13, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    Amazing design, Emily! The photo is beautiful but your card is even better!

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  38. TasnimJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    wow! this is simply awesome!

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  39. Sue Lelli January 14, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    LOVE how you translated that sketch! Your card IS so light and airy! LOVE the resin flower, too!

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  40. Jessi FoganJanuary 16, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    I love this layout! The patterns are indeed perfect, and you KNOW I covet that resin flower ;) Awesome using the white leaves - adds so much without overpowering that element.

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  41. Audrey HiltkeJanuary 16, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    Wow Emily - I love this beautiful clean and simple style design! Your colors and flower are just perfection!
    Hugs,
    Audrey

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  42. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorJanuary 28, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Hey Emily! Thanks for linking this up to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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Thanks for taking the time to leave me a comment. I love to read every word!! Wishing you a day filled with bliss, ~Emily