Jillian's Birthday Blog Hop Day 4 & Giveaway!

Happy Monday to you! 

I pray you are all enjoying your day.  Today is day 4 of Jillian's Birthday Blog Hop.  It's sad how fast birthday celebrations come and go.  Deanne at http://deannescreativejuice.blogspot.com/ is hosting a blog party to celebrate Jillian at http://princessandthepaper.blogspot.com/ and it is the last day.  It has been such a pleasure to participate in this event.  I have had so much fun.  So for my final project I made a matchbook style card.  I was debating what project I should make and finally rested on this card.  The choices were a Tri-Shutter card or an S-card, but Annie @ http://anniebeescraftroom.blogspot.com/ did such a fantastic job that I think I want to admire hers for a bit longer before I try my hand at one.  Then I thought about making a birthday gift, quick and simple note cards, like the one I saw on Sandy's blog at http://www.papertransformer.com/.  But since I am technically on vacation visiting family and have limited supplies, a card was definitely in order. So here it is, my Matchbook Style Birthday Card:

The card measures 5 1/2x4 1/4 and folds at the top (portrait style). The top of the card slips right under the pink band at the bottom.  I used the "Handsome" paper collection by Autumn Leaves.  I think this collection is just perfect for birthdays.  The solid pink comes from Best Occasions via Walmart, the card base is from Staples, the ribbon from Offray and the Vellum sticker, part of the Birthday Bash collection, is designed by Cathy B exclusively for Stickopotomus/EK Success.  I added some DecoArt Twinkles around the card for some pizazz.  :) 

I love the white ribbon and the feel it gives to the card.  I added some more Twinkles to the end of the paper ribbon strip.

I used the "Make A Big Wish" stamp from Studio G for the sentiment.

And there you have it, my Matchbook Style Birthday Card.  I really like this card and I am sure that I will make another one with a more masculine feel.  

Here is the blog list to help you find your way!

Deanne's Creative Juice

Anniebees Craftroom

My Favorite Blog <--you are here

Scrapping Card Making and Living with Fibro

Funky Cards 

Scrappin with Cricut 

Courts Craft Corner

Handcrafted Simply by Us

Be sure to check out the blog hop Jillian has going on over at her Blog! Go over and see what's going on there and give her some birthday love.

 

http://www.ajillianvancedesign.com/Blog.html

Thank you all for tuning in and spending time with me today I really appreciate it and I appreciate everyone of you!!  So until next time.  :)

~Be a blessing to someone today!

Kelli

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OH Wait!!!  I almost forgot... I am officially at 24 followers, so you know what that means!  The GIVEAWAY is ON!!!!!  I'll keep this open until Friday, June 17 @ Midnight and on Saturday, June 18 I will pick a winner through Random.org.  Here is what you have to win the prize:

-You must be a follower of this blog

-You must leave a comment and let me know that you would like to be entered into the giveaway

-You must include your email address so that I have a way to contact you should you be the winner.

And that's it.  Hubs and I are going vacation shopping right now so I can't wait to see what goodies I will find to add to the group.  :D