4.03.2012

Spring into Action ;)



Hi friends - short post tonight but I sure wanted to share with you some pretty fun news in card making :)  For this week's bi-weekly challenge, I'm the hostess!  Since Spring is April 8th this year, I put forth a challenge the Riley and Company DT - and all of you - to created a card "Spring-ing into action with Riley!"  We'd love for you to create a card or project that moves!  Consider pop-up cards, wiper cards, waterfall, slider, swing flop cards - SCS has tutorials for about 40!   When you load your cards to a gallery, please use the code Riley0712.

For my card, I made a slider/spinner card - Riley is off on a journey to wonderful places! This card slides up and down, thanks to a strategically placed penny ;)  His hot air balloon is paper pieced in matching paper to the card and I used Cloud background paper because today's post for the Twisted Tuesday Challenge is to use clouds on your card, the non-stamped kind! You can find the blog here.  For the sentiment (computer generated) I used one of my favorite sayings from Dr. Suess from "Oh the places you'll go!"  and started the quote on the front, finished in the inside :)

Thanks for stopping by - and thank you for the prayers for our family.  I'll keep you posted, this will be a worrisome week, that's for sure, but God is great and knows our hearts and needs long before we do.  *Hugs, sweet friends!*

Up, Up and ....
Away!
You're off to great places ...
Inside of card :)


Big hugs,
Bigger Blessings,
~Kelly


45 comments:

  1. What a fun spinner card! I have yet to try and make one of these, it is going on the list! Great layers and colors! He is a cutie!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  2. Hi Kell I totally love how you dress you cards so beautifully inside and out! Little miniworks of art. And today there is the words of wonder from Dr. Suess, love Love LOVE the wonderful of his philosophy.
    Now I also want to say that your comment on my blog is just beautiful and you made me feel very loved today, which is really nice as it's been a bit blah.
    I don't think I would ever get my husband to move from his Idyll Hours but we'll never say never! Lol!

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  3. This is adorable what a wonderful job you did with this little Riley. Glad you enjoyed your surprise :)Hope all is well, sending prayers.

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  4. fun card and challenge Kelly :)

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  5. Love, love your card, terrific idea to you a slider card, very clever and crafty of you!

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  6. You always to set a high standard for challenges! I am glad you got inky despite the stress, or maybe because you needed a reliever! Should I send aspirin?? A reliever...never mind!


    I love your card...just may have to make a card that moves this week.....

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  7. Adorable work with this high-flying Riley!! Awesome craftsmanship on this fun interactive design, Kelly!!

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  8. girl you out did your self, this is fantastic!

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  9. Wow! This is absolutely fabulous. Love this fun image and your wonderful job on the technique and design.

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  10. I love this card Kelly! Great colors and papers as always! :)
    Thank you so much for being a part of the Twisted Tuesday Design Team! :)

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  11. What a wonderful card. I love your combination of papers.

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  12. Kelly,
    this was a super fun challenge! I truly enjoyed playing along!

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  13. I love cards that "do something" and I love Riley, so you've got a double winner here.

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  14. seriously cute. i LOVE this! the saying is so perfect! FUN! :)

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  15. Adorable! Your Riley cards are always so sweet. Just love them!

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  16. oh how cute I love Riley I really need to get some , he brightens everyones day ,brings a smile to my face everytime I see one of yours.
    Hugs

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  17. Such a cute and innovative card!

    I love, love, love - and will CASE in the future - the paper piecing on the hot air balloon. Doh, why do I never think of things like that?! LOL

    Great job on the type, layout, papers and sentiment.

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  18. SO creative and just plain over the top in cuteness!!! LOVE IT! How fun can you get - and pretty and cute at the same time.
    Sending prayers for you and your family Kelly.
    Lynn

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  19. Fantabulous card Kelly, inside and out! You used some of my all time favorite DSP!

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  20. Creative genius! Super fun interactive card!

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  21. This is so awesome, Kelly! I haven't done one of these in ages and it wasn't nearly as sweet as this one! Such a great idea to pair this technique with the hot air balloon! Beautiful card!

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  22. Wow! WOW!! WOW!!! You've outdone yourself with this card, Kelly! It is absolutely perfect, inside and out! One of your best ever!!!

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  23. BEAU-TI-FUL card Kelly!!!. Love the colours and that Riley!!!. I can't wait for my order to arrive so I can work with him.I love Dr. Suess!!!. Keep praying for you and your family!!!

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  24. Happy, happy, joy, joy!!! How adorable and happy is this!!?? You always know how to make your card sing a happy tune! It's a joy every. single. time. Seirously, I always find myself smiling whenever I visit your blog. :)))

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  25. This is so great. I love Riley's polka dot balloon! You inspired me to make a spinner card too. As always, I love that you put so much thought into the insides of your cards.

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  26. Such an adorable, happy card! Love the bright colors! So excited to be a part of this DT adventure with you! :)

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  27. What an adorable card, wonderful design.

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  28. Love Riley's hot air balloon. Such a darling card.

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  29. Oh how cute! Love how you did this slider!

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  30. Wow! Your card is beautiful Kelly & adorable at the same time! Love the colors you used....very, very nice work Hun & TFS!!!

    Keeping you & your family in prayer!

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  31. Cute, Cute Card Kelly!

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  32. Fabulous interactiv card, Kelly ! I like the fun and bright colors and this Riley image is super sweet. Happy Easter my friend !

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  33. What a fun card- the slider is just awesome- love Riley taking off in his hot air balloon! Love the cloud DSP too. Will keep your family in prayers!

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  34. Cute slider card! I really need to pull out this paper I love it!

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  35. Cute card Kelly. I love the paper piecing, it really adds dimension to your card. Riley really brought a smile to my face as he floated away.

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  36. This is such a fun card!! I love it! A slider card is perfect with this hot air balloon image!
    I do hope all is well in your corner of the world. I've bitten off rather a lot and am busy beyond belief - but happy and feeling God's abundant blessings. I just wanted to pop by and wish you a very happy Easter! (I continue to pray for you and your book. I'm not sure if you are still working on it or not, but if so - I can't wait to purchase a copy and read it!!)

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  37. Very creative making a slider card using this image! Love how you designed the inside of your card too! Thanks for playing along with the Twisted Tuesdays challenge this week!

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  38. What a great slider card. Love how the button coordinates with your background paper. Great sentiment.

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  39. What an adorable card Kel! Great choice of sentiments! I guess I'm out of the loop with what is going on with your family, but my prayers are with you!

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  40. This brings an instant smile. It is just delightful!

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  41. just popped in to let you know I am keeping you and family in prayer
    hugs
    Linda

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  42. What a great idea to use this image for a spinner/slider! How fun!

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  43. Hi Kelly,

    Congrats on being hostess! Your balloon card is adorable. I just did a post on hot air ballooning. Enjoy your weekend.

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  44. Hello Kelly Im so happy I have a chance to come by and see all your beautiful creations. Im excited to see more of it. What a beautiful blog . TFS and God Bless you.

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  45. cute card, luv the spinner riley! :)

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