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Thursday, February 24, 2011

Make a Wish

Welcome to the monthly Blast from the Past blog hop sponsored by Taylored Expressions. This month's theme was "going green".

I used the fab sketch Sankari designed for a little inspiration for this hop, and I paired it with Make a Wish.

I interpreted the "going green" theme in a couple of ways. First, I used some green patterned paper from the Echo Park Little Boy collection to paper piece the letters. Next I recycled some old jeans and used my balloon dies to create fun denim balloons. Finally I reused some blue twill that I removed from the waistband of my pajamas. Don't worry...they still stay up...I've never understood why PJ makers add an elastic waistband and a ribbon tie. But hey, thanks for the twill ribbon! LOL!!!

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Thanks for stopping by!
Karen
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26 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    So beautiful card! Thanks for sharing :)

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  2. Lea L.February 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Okay...this is SO cute! Totally love those denim balloons, and the sentiment is fab!! Awesome job! ♥♥♥

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  3. Lynn PutFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Your posts always make me smile! I don't get why they put elastic and a tie on pajama pants either lol.
    Your "green" card is fantastic! I can't believe you cut and paper pieced those letters but man they look awesome and I love your use of the denim for the balloons! Fun card!

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  4. Lisa HjulbergFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Sweet!!! How clever to cut the balloons from jeans!

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  5. Jodi CollinsFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Girlie, I LOVE how you paper pieced the Make A Wish (gosh...that must have taken you FOREVER!!!). LOVE the balloons cut from jeans too! You are SO smart!!!

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  6. Karen GironFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Aren't you so clever using your old jeans - seriously! Love it!

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  7. TaylorFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    This is so adorable, Karen! I love the denim balloon (so clever!) and the use of the Little Boy airplane paper for such a fun bday card! Oh... and I'm glad to hear you got some free twill out of your pants! lol

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  8. Wanda G (stampcat)February 24, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Really creative!! This card is just so cute and happy. Made me smile!

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  9. JamiFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Oh my! Love your recycling Saucy! Such a fun card!!!

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  10. DanniFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Let's see...I wish I was as talented as you! There I made a wish! hehehe!

    Super cute and creative card!!

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  11. Lori CraigFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Did you really paper piece those letters? OH MY! Love the denim balloons. Totally fabby! Hugs!

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  12. Monika/BuzsyFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Such a cute card Karen! Love the different textures! FUN colors! :o)

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  13. Colleen BegleyFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    You are da bomb! How cute is this card? Very! Those denim balloons rock as does the paper pieced greeting.
    I love it!

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  14. TracyFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    This came out F*A*N*T*A*S*T*I*C Karen. Love everything about it!!!

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  15. Mary JFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Gorgeous card - the colours and layout are just brilliant!!

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  16. KristinFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    LOVE your balloons! Just brilliant!

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  17. LeslieFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    You're a funny girl! Do we need to shop for new jeans and PJ's now?!

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  18. Denise MarzecFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Hey Karen! Totally FUN card with those bold colors!

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  19. Joan ErvinFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    What pretty colors and papers and I LOOOVE the denim balloons!!!!

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  20. Jen TaplerFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    BRILLIANT. All of it. But especially those awesome denim balloons! Seriously, why can't I think of things like that!?

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  21. NatalieFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Cute denim balloons!! What a fun card. Super cute, love those colorful buttons, too!

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  22. Ann KranitzFebruary 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Wow Karen!! I just love all of your tiny little details. The denim, paper piecing, recycled ribbon. ALL fantastic!!! One week from today!!!! *wink* CANT WAIT!!

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  23. Regina MangumFebruary 25, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Okay, how brilliant are YOU? LOVE LOVE LOVE those recycled denim balloons!!!!!!

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  24. titanciaFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    The denim balloons are genius! I never would have thought of that.

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  25. Purrfect Paper CreationsMarch 1, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    This card is just wonderful! I love the balloons, the string, just everything! My son likes the planes.

    Chris L.

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  26. Charmaine (CharmWarm)March 1, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    what a fabulous card, Karen! LOVE it!

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Your comments make me smile! Thank you!