Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Our Bug is Sweet 16


My granddaughter, Kaylee is turning 16 on July 31st.  That oh so talented Cheryl Alger (Sassy Cheryl ) introduced us to a new character last week and my Kaylee wears hers just like this sometimes.    Kaylee's nickname is Bug (short for Kaylee Bug) so I immediately knew this was the perfect image for her card. Cheryl calls her image Jeni's Lady Bug (named after my BFF, Jeni) and you can get her here.

This week over at Sassy Cheryl's, Miz Judy is seeing polka dots everywhere.  Now everyone who knows Sassy Cheryl knows that polka dots are synonymous with Sassy Cheryl creations.  I chose to do mine in bright lime green and black.  My granddaughter Ashley made that selection and I think she has a real eye for color.  Don't you?

I made an easel card because Kaylee likes to display her cards in her bedroom.  This one is a little different because the back of the easel actually has a little shelf.  I cut my ribbon and taped it to the back of the card.  Then I realized the back shows on an Easel Card so I made an extra fold to cover that up and that created a little box like shelf.  Pretty cool actually.  You could display all kinds of goodies, but I wanted this card to be clean and simple.  My Kaylee is not a fru fru type of gal.  The paper is all from my stash.  The digi is printed on my favorite coloring paper Cryogen White from The Paper Temptress.  The ribbon is from Stampin UP, flower is Recollections and the charm is a Jewelry Basics from Cousin I picked up at AC Moore.  I attached the charm with a piece of black wire and curled the ends with my pointy sticky tool from Making Memories.


The sentiments are computer generated in MS Word 2010.  They are my first solo attempt after Jeni helped me figure out how to create Circular Word Art in MS Word 2010.  Here's a close-up for your to critique.




That's about it for this post.  I sure am proud to have made 3 posts this week.  Wonder if I can do that again next week.  Nah, probably not, but check back with me just to see.  Thanks for popping in and Happy Crafting!

Linda

17 comments:

  1. Love this green and black combo, Linda, especially the fabulous striped ribbon! Hugs, Lesley

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  2. stunning card, I love the image and the colours are fabulous

    Sue

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  3. Ahh, so sweet and perfect for a 16 year old! Happy birthday to your granddaughter!

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  4. Fabulous card...love the colors! My bows never seem right but this one is great!
    Hugs, Renee

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  5. Hi Linda, This is gorgeous, adorable image and love the colour combo and fab bow...Happy Birthday to your Granddaughter.
    Wendy xx

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  6. so stunning linda.fabulous colour combo and image ;D

    xx coops xx

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  7. Oh, Linda, I love this color combo. And the polka dots, and that sweet image. Your GD is going to love it too. Bet it's hard to believe she is going to be 16! Facing the same thing in a couple, the years pass so quickly. Wonderful card.

    Hugs
    Sue

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  8. Linda, really? 4:14 AM?? Moonlight creativity at hand (or the Vampire Diaries?). I love the color combo on this card and the easel card does make it so easy to display. Wish Kaylee a Sweet 16 for me. She's lucky to have such a kind, talented and loving Grandmother like you! I miss you!

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  9. Your card is adorable, and I'm sure that your granddaughter will love it!!!

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  10. that sentiment is perfect for her Linda...I hope she had a brilliant day...love that lush shade of green
    Mina xxx

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  11. Well, Kaylee Bug is going to Love, love, love this card, b/c it is simply GORGEOUS. I am loving the green.. Such beautiful coloring and fabulous details. Gorgeous.
    Polka Dots are my FAVORITE! Thanks for playing along in the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge this week.

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  12. I love this card, and I'm sure your granddaughter will adore it too. The colour combo is gorgeous.
    Love, Andrea x

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  13. A very creative card, love the colours.

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  14. Linda I just adore these colors and the pattern on this ribbon! Happy Birthday Kaylee! Beautifully done <3 Hugs <3 -Kim

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  15. Great easel card, Linda! Love that big bow.

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  16. Cute as can be! I love the coloring, Linda, and your word art is fab! I need to learn how to do that-on my list!
    Thank you for joining us this week for the Sassy Cheryl's challenge!

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  17. Too stinkin cute Linda!! I look good in my green dress. Lol Great color combo and I love the sentiment in the cloud. I know Kaylee will cherish this. ~jeni :)

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Happy Crafting, Linda