Monday, April 11, 2011

Happy Birthday...

Happy Birthday...


Our little Challenge turns ONE Today.. 
WOW.. 
What a fun year it has been..  To Celebrate we are doing a little blog hop..
So if you have stopped here from Kirsty's Blog you are right on track.
And the next stop is over to Cheryl blog..

Just leave me a comment to be eligible for a prize over at

 Of Course if you are not hopping with us I would still love to hear 
from you..  I really do love all your comments. 


So on to this weeks challenge..  Kirsty the creator of CCCB is our host
and wants you to make us a birthday card..  Not just any card.. 
She wants you to case a card made by our talented  Guest Designer,
Sylvia.  How fun is that..  Well I thought it was FUN!
(Sylvia your card is gorgeous)


So here is what I came up with..

Yep, I tried to use the same shape as Sylvia's card..  
If you saw it over at CCCB.  You know what I mean..




Of course I had to put a Happy Birthday Tag on it for 
CCCB!  It is there Birthday after all..



Lots of punched little flowers with a some bling added to them..
As you can see I also embossed my background..





So don't forget to leave me a comment so you have a chance to win a prize..
If you need more details on this Blog Hop you can alway pop over to 
CCCB to get all the details.. 

So if you are playing along  your next stop is over to Cheryl's Blog..

I just wanted to say Thank you to Kirsty and Cheryl and Ros..
You guys are the best team to play with.. I really do enjoy it..
Thanks for a wonderful Year..  Looking forward to the another year..


Hugs, Linda

53 comments:

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Such a sweet and lovely card for CCCB, thanks Linda, not just for your beautiful card, also for your contribution to CCCB, you have been a great blog buddy, a super helpful team mate, I am so glad I found you a year ago! And I am super glad that we met in person, we gotta get together for some craft time when you have break! Happy Birthday to our little blog!!!

Ani said...

Lovely colours and so cute little flowers!

Sylvia said...

Beautiful card, Linda! I love all the details of your cake! YOurs is big enough to serve everyone at the party as well! Congratulations on your one year celebration! You have been a wonderful friend!

D' Mommy said...

love the colors, and in love with the lace

Lynnda said...

Linda... I love your card!!!....So sweet... the little blooms too......so so cute... I love this card to bits!!!....HAppy Birthday CCCB....YAY...hugs...xoxo

Pauline said...

This is just so pretty, a wonderful case of that fabulous cake card! I love the soft colours and the beautiful little flowers, gorgeous!

Karin Åkesdotter said...

Your card is soooo PRETTY! I LOVE the soft colors and all your beautiful details - so PERFECT!!!

Ros said...

Fantastic card Linda ... you really did case this perfectly ... Happy birthday to CCCB ... have a lovely day my friend

Audrey Pettit said...

Awww! happy birthday to CCCB! Your card is just beautiful, Linda! I love the cake shape.....love shaped cards. :) I really should make them more. The embossing is fabulous, and I love the scattering of flowers.

Unknown said...

This is glorious Linda, HB to CCB!

Catherine said...

Gosh you put so much work and detail into your beautiful cards Linda. Outstanding! This is a wonderful one.

xo Catherine

A.Marie said...

What a beautiful card!! Happy Birthday to your group!!! :)

Anonymous said...

this is an A.W.E.S.O.M.E. card Linda
You keep coming up with amazing creations
Happy Birthday to CCCB

ain't for city gals said...

This card takes the cake!!! in more ways than one...looks like you can actually eat it!

Carole of Brum said...

This is such a pretty version of Sylvia's card! I thought her creation was lovely too, but your softer muted colours are totally gorgeous as well. CoB

Lisa Gordon said...

Linda, this is just gorgeous, and you are amazing!!!

jacirascrap said...

Linda! Adorei seu bolo!! Que lindo!

cnelson said...

Absolutely STUNNING Linda! Gorgeous work! Happy Birthday to CCCB! I am so happy to be working with you there! *Let us know when baby comes!!!

Anne said...

simply gorgeous.. love that you made your cake pink.. love the little details.. great job..
-anne-

Emily Keaton said...

Oh, my goodness, Linda!! This is a vision of delight! You really CASEd Sylvia's card perfectly. I love the embossed "frosting", the lace trim, and the gorgeous paper flowers. What a wonderful job on this beautiful birthday card. :)

Paper Paradise said...

WOW Birthday time! Love the gorgeous cake card, so pretty. Sue x

Becca said...

wow! I really love this card, the little flowers are placed so perfectly. You've really out done yourself yet again my friend!

Unknown said...

your card is absolutely gorgeous

Unknown said...

Wow, I love both cake cards. I am already inspired to make a card to play along in this challenge. Thanks!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Just a very yummy piece.

Stella said...

Pink is right up my alley and so is cake :)
Linda this beauty makes me hungry :)

Your card is gorgeous!

Thank you for all your sweet comments and encouraging words. You are a wonderful DT member!
Hugs,
Stella

Terry said...

Such a sweet little birthday cake card! Love the embossing folder you used for the layers! Happy Birthday to CCCB!

Linda Breedlove said...

Hey, from one Linda to another... that is one beautiful birthday card. I'm just lovin' those tiny little punched flowers... (I really NEED that punch).
Have a Happy Day... and Happy Birthday to CCCB!

Lemon Lane Studio said...

Just beautiful. What a pretty card!

Heather Rogers said...

WOW! Love the layered cake and pretty embossing. :)
Hugs~

Marsha said...

This is amazing. I have that embossing folder but I would never have been able to come up with this card.

Mona Pendleton said...

So pretty Linda! Love the cake shape and all the sweet flowers! That personalized tag is such a perfect touch!

Lynn Stevens said...

Now thats what I call a Birthday card, Gorgeous Linda. Love the cake shape too!
hugs Lynn

Janna Werner said...

Linda, your card is gorgeous! Love all the details and the colours, perfect for CCCB´s bday! HAPPY BDAY, CCCB!!!! Janna

Sylvia said...

Linda, I think Grandma will be spending spring break with a new grandbaby(not crafting)! Happy, happy, joy, joy! Pictures, pictures! Can not wait! Hugs to you my friend!

Ginny said...

Your birthday cake is beautiful. I love the pink and all the little flowers and I especially love the special little tag you made for city crafted.

Lizzidroege said...

this is just soooo cute
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Tracy said...

Boy oh boy did you make this look wonderful! Great job on copying the shape and I love the colors you've used. The flowers are so pretty and I love the little punched trim and lace. Just lovely! Thanks for being one of the reasons I always enjoy playing the CCCB challenges! Hugs!

G Peplow said...

Hi Dear friend,
Love this beautiful cake card, I love all the beautiful little flowers and the inking is fabulous! Happy Belated Birthday to your lovely challenge!
Sorry for my late appearance, grand daughters staying, everything goes on hold, LOL

Anonymous said...

So beautiful Lynda..such a pleasure to catch up..
Enjoy the rest of your week :) x

Lori said...

Beautiful, beautiful birthday cake! Love the embossed paper and all the little flowers!

Netty said...

Oh wow Linda this is a creation and a half its brilliant my friend.
I suppose the next cake you make will be a christening cake and how wonderful that will be. Hugs Annette x

June Houck said...

This is a beautiful vintage-y CASE of Sylvia's card…love it!

Davi said...

Oh my friend this is absolutely stunning!! The embossing, soft coloring,lace, borders and the little flowers all make one fantastic little cake card. Looks yummy enough to eat:)

Pastila said...

Beautiful cake :) Love this little tag :)

*Michaela* said...

So cute! Those tiny flowers are absolutely perfect!

♥Jan♥ said...

I love the fact you chose the cake itself to case ! Thank you for all your encouragement this past year - it means so much to me, and to all of us I am sure. It is people like you who make this so much fun !!

Linda said...

WOW your cake card is just so beautiful and yummy looking!!

Cindy said...

I just love this card!!! beautiful... :o)

~* steph :) *~ said...

simply beautiful, linda! love the distressing and colors. thanks for sharing! *hugs* steph :)

Suzanne C said...

WOW! What a lovely celebration cake! Yummy details!

Michelle said...

Oh My!! So gorgeous!

Sonia said...

Hi Linda
Totally Gorgeous!
-Sony