Friday, January 9, 2009

Bloggers Challenge #81: Designer Paper

Stamps: Tilda with Cowberry Muffin and Cowberry Muffin by Magnolia
Paper:
Pretty in Pink; Lavender Lace; Papertrey Ink White; DP by Imaginisce
Ink: Memento Black; Copics
Other:
Nestibilities; Scallop Border punch; various ribbons; Rhinestones;
White Sharpie;
Card Meas
ures 5 inches Square

I've missed the last few Blogger's Challenges...but how could I miss a designer paper challenge?! I use designer paper on EVERY card. This is easy peazy! And you didn't think that a whole week would go by without a Tilda card did you?

This card for my sister's birthday. Tricia will be 28 tomorrow. She is still single...does anyone have any cute and rich brothers for my beautiful sister?? heehee....I may as well be picky while I am asking!

My sister Katie's birthday is on Sunday. (I'll post her card Monday). Katie and Tricia were born 1 year apart. Kate was born Jan. 11, 1980 and then Tricia came along January 10th, 1981. They always looked alike. They even both fell (seperately) and damaged their 2 front teeth and they had to be removed when they were very young. They had no front teeth forever! LOL! They were so CUTE. They were 5/6 years younger than I...so they were also a huge PITA to me! Always wanting to do what I was doing...and breaking my Barbie's sunglasses! And no matter what, I was always "old enough to know better"...I think it was just like 3 years ago when my mother decided they were finally "old enough to know better"!! (UGH. I try hard not to say that to Orla when it comes to Maeve.) Tricia was such a goody goody too. Always helping my mom. She liked to clean up! Never arguing with my parents or her sisters. always neutral. She use to cry if Katie and I or my mom and I would argue. She'd cry out: Can't every one just get along?! booohooohooohooo... Not much has changed. *rolling my eyes* :)

When they were younger they were treated like twins. There was always 2 the same of everything. 2 Easter dresses...same style, one pink, one blue. 2 baby dolls...one dressed in blue and one dressed in pink. 2 doll strollers...one pink, one blue. Katie always hated pink and wanted everything in blue. Tricia was always in pink. I still tend to do this for them. They laugh at me...I can't help it! So of course Tricia's card is pink. :)

The pic was taken Easter circa 1984-ish...? Don't you just love the bunny ears?! heeheeheee! Weren't they cute?! (Tricia on the left. Katie on the right.) I am sure my mom appreciates me posting this gorgeous pic of her. How do you like ruffled blouse?! No pics of me in 1984....boy, was I an ugly duckling!! hmmm....seems as though I never really grew out of that stage!

Have a Stupendous weekend!!


43 comments:

Elena said...

I liked your story from childhood!
Your card is gorgeous! Love the coloring so much! The DP is so pretty!

Unknown said...

Simoly gorgeous as always!

Nikki Bond said...

Tooo cute! Love your image and your coloring is gorgeous! {SMILES}

Danni said...

Oh this is so adorable! I love the colors on this, so pretty!
I love hearing family stories, so fun!
Have a happy day!

Lynn Mercurio said...

What a great card, Kerry. Such a fun image and yoru patterned paper works so well with your design anad I love the addition of your scallop border and that sweet little cupcake. Fantastic job.

Chris (catt871) said...

What a pretty card!!! Your sister will love it!!!

Michelle Quinno said...

Kerry, that is fantastic!! LOVE the colors and dp. Cute story too.

Jayne Hayward said...

Love your card and the way you have put the colours together. Can't wait to see more.

Jayne xx

Chrissy D said...

Ohhh I was just looking at some old pictures - they bring back such wonderful memories! Love them! This is a beautiful card. Someone sent me some Tilda's so I will have to come here for some coloring inspiration! TFS!

Lorie said...

What a great card and a fun story to go with it! Never grew out of it my butt!

Julie said...

This is so pretty. I love the colors!

Jessica G. said...

Adorable card -- your sis will love it! Your coloring technique is awesome and that DP is perfect!

Carolyn Bounds said...

How festive and oh so adorable!!! Your sister is going to cherish this beauty!!! I love your fun DP, the cheerful colors, and your impeccable coloring...in other words, I LOVE IT ALL!!!

Hugs!
Carolyn

Kristen said...

Another Fab card. I swear you coloring improves with every card. Amazing!

Sue from Oregon said...

This is a darling card and I am sure your two PITA will love your cards! Thanks for the family story! I had all brothers, so no girly girl stuff around my house!

Rachel Hope said...

Soooo cute!!! I love that Imaginisce paper...you Rocked it! Gorgeous coloring!

Peggy said...

OMG! I love this card. The colors are great! Another great job with the copics!!

Peggy

Sally said...

Great work, I am starting to get the whole love of Magnolia!! Just need to practice putting layouts together!

Suzanne J Dean said...

So cute--love the colors you chose & your story was too fun. TFS!

hugz,
Suzanne

Unknown said...

love this card , love the way you colour all your images.
cute ears

Kristine said...

Super Duper YUMMY CUTENESS going on with this card Kerry!! :) Your coloring is FABULOUS, and I just love all your papers and flowers.

Ida said...

What a Charming card. I love the Cowberry Muffin and your paper was perfect.

OMG that picture is PRICELESS! I can understand your sister Tricia because I am the "peacemaker" or "goodie two shoes" of my family too.

Debbie Fisher (debbiedee) said...

Love your story and childhood picture!

I also LOVE that Tilda has a cupcake!!!! Oh my, I need to find that stamp!

Deborah said...

Oh I just love what you did with Miss Tilda, your coloring is awesome~!!

Pia said...

Great card Kerry! You should know better, I use that one all the time on my oldest even though you tell me I shouldn't! He is suffering as the oldest with one parent being the youngest and the other a middle child! He appreciates you defending him!

I love your card! I will try to get cards in the mail for Katie and Tricia!

Shirley said...

Well, Kerry, the card is just too cute and so pretty! All of your designs are so gorgeous and detailed and as for the artist!!! She is pretty and cute at the same time too!....and don't you forget it.

Kimberly Gajewski said...

Ack! This is so adorable Kerry! Your coloring is always perfect! Terrific design! :D

Patti Chesky said...

The story was so sweet and so is the card. The Tilda image is absolutely adorable.

tonistamps said...

OMG Kerry! I HAD that ruffle blouse just like your moms. I wore it for my school picture, with a lovely sweater vest. :)

Love your card too! I'm so envious of your coloring abilities.

Lori said...

Cute card, Kerry! Perfect for a birthday.

Lisa Bohler said...

Such a sweet card using GREAT birthday paper!

How can I not comment on those bunny ears, though! Too cute!

Have a GREAT day!

MJ said...

Great story! And yea, I bet you mom is thrilled, lol. You card is fabulous, love the papers and your coloring is of course super. Great job GF.

Kathie Bailey said...

So stinking cute...Both the card and the photo. Thanks for sharing the story with us Kerry.

Kathy W said...

your creations are amazing and another wonderful story- love that your mom got the bunny ears on too with her irish twins there.

Anonymous said...

OMGOSH this is soooo cute! I love your coloring! And the papers, too darling!

Leona said...

OMG... i love it so much!

Anonymous said...

This card is so beautiful! All of your cards are great, but wow...I love this one! Great colors and coloring!

And it was nice to read about your family...I have daughters that are 12 months apart. I'm sure they'll get confused as twins a lot when they are older, although I don't like to dress them the same.

Vicki G said...

YOur Tilda's are to DIE For!!!!!


Love this card!

Vicki

kc_froglady said...

i really do like how you mix and match the patterns and achieve such eye pleasing results!

nicky said...

another great card! hugs nicky

Corinne said...

Love the card and the colors you used. I really like that you post a picture of the colors of the copics you used in your cards, helps a newbe like me when it comes to buying copics...

deifen said...

What an adorable card-sooo pretty and feminine!!x

Nikki said...

This is a gorgeous card!

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