Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Happy Birthday Ballerina

Happy Wednesday!! We're halfway to the weekend already!! It really is amazing how fast time flies. I've had this ballerina die for a while and wanted to use her, so I have a birthday card to share with you today :)


I have become completely addicted to my Zutter Distress-It-All. I can't seem to stop using it!! I am going to wear the poor little motor out :) The base paper is heavyweight cardstock from Canvas Corp. The patterned papers are from Prima's Lyric stack


The doily behind the flowers is from XCut. The flowers are a mixture of Prima and Wild Orchid Crafts. I added tulle and string behind and some white crinkle ribbon for the bow. The buttons inside the flowers are Die-Versions Buttons dies. The butterfly is another current obsession of mine. It's from Memory Box. I cut it once in black and once in the Prima paper. The corner gems are Prima Say It In Crystals.


Isn't this wooden banner awesome?? I found them at Joann...they are from Jillibean Soup. The Happy Birthday stamp is from my sweet friend Jo's new Personalize It stamp set. You can find it in her store 3 Twenty Crafts. It was stamped with Versafine Onyx ink.


I wanted to be a ballerina when I was five...I wore my pink tutu everywhere :) This gorgeous ballerina is a Marianne die. She was covered in Martha Stewart Carrera Marble Glitter, popped up with foam tape and balanced on the sentiment flag.


I am entering this in the following challenges:
  1. Craft It Up & Link It Up - Anything Goes
  2. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Birthday
  3. DL.Art - April Linky
  4. Little Scrap Pieces - Show It Off Saturday
  5. Funday Friday Challenge - Anything Goes
  6. Just B Creative Crazy - April Linky
  7. Word Art Wednesday #121 - Anything Goes
  8. Eclectic Paperie ePlay Challenge - Wood
  9. Really Reasonable Ribbon #92 - Flowers or Buttons or Bows
  10. Craft-Dee BowZ - Anything Goes w/Handmade Bow
  11. The Crafty Bloggers Network - Die Cutting or Embossing
  12. 613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes
  13. Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes 
  14. Pile It On #14 - Feminine
  15. A Creative Romance - Spring Flowers
  16. Scrapping4fun Challenge - Anything Goes
  17. Crafty Hands Challenge - Shabby Chic
  18. The Ribbon Girl - Use Ribbon
  19. Crafty Calender Challenge - Things With Wings
  20. Suzy Bee's Blooming Challenge - Anything Goes
  21. Sister Act Card Challenge - Anything Goes
  22. Crafty Girls #15 - Anything Goes
  23. Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
  24. Papertake Weekly - Spring Has Sprung
Thanks so much for stopping by :)

81 comments:

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  2. Can you say "STUNNING"????? Wowzers Lisa you have once again knocked it out of the park with this beauty...all the lovely detail...beautiful flowers and love the ballerina...do I need that die...oh geez, I just might....another gorgeous creation!!! Have a wonderful week my friend!!

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  3. This is so beautiful, Lisa! I really love how you did the ballerina and butterfly, popping up the white over the black - I may have to "borrow" your idea! It looks fab! Your flowers are so pretty! And the little wooden banner is perfect! So many details to look at! Have a joyful day!

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  4. what a beautiful card, love all things shabby, floral and distressed!

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  5. Gorgeous card!! Beautiful design! Love all of the pretty flowers!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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  6. WOW WOW WOW Lisa!!! This is gorgeous!!!!! I am always in AWE of your gorgeous creations and how you keep inspiring us all daily!!
    That ballerina is stunning and your flowers, and bow and all your added embellishments make this another AWESOME card!!!
    Thanks for sharing my friend and have a GREAT hump day!

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  7. Lisa this is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love your shabby chic cards they are just stunning!!!!! the flowers look beautiful too, that distresser looks pretty amazing too :)
    Such a beautiful card hun

    Vic x

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  8. Another absolutely stunning card - love everything about it - simply beautiful my friend tfs!!!

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  9. Holy smokes girl...this is STUNNING!!!!! I can't believe the projects you create day after day! They are ALL absolutely gorgeous! I love the shabby feel to this and all the details are incredible! The sparkly ballerina is adorable! WOW Oh WOW!! SO AMAZING!!!

    Yeah, we are suppose to hit the 50's today! It's amazing how just a few days of sunny, warm temps can make a person feel! LoL! Our snow is melting fast, yippy! Arya is loving the outdoors, playing in the puddles-she is so stinken cute and copies everything you do...pretty funny these day!
    Hope you are having a great week my friend :)
    Hugs,
    Sherrie K

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  10. Stunning card! Love all the elements and the shadow you gave to the ballerina.

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  11. WOW This card is STUNNING! You truly are the queen of perfection with your projects my friend! I LOVE the beautiful paper, flowers and tulle... that ballerina silhouette is gorgeous too... and I love how you used the Happy birthday sentiment from my set! Great job! Thanks for linking this up in our Funday Friday challenge this week!
    Hugs,
    Jo
    xox

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  12. Lisa this is simply gorgeous. Love it. TFS and joining us at Jo's for Funday Friday

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  13. Gorgeous card Lisa!
    Pam
    scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

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  14. Wow! I love this card, Lisa! All the details are incredible!

    That is really cute that you wanted to be a ballerina. I used to swirl around in our living room every time Music Box Dancer came on. :)

    Have a great day!

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  15. Absolutely Breathtaking! The attention you've paid to the details is absolutely incredible...and truly a most feminine creation! Thanks for sharing your beautiful project with us at Pile it On this week! Good Luck!
    Tracey, DT

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  16. wow what can I say about this, it is beautiful beyond beautiful so feminine and detailed. love love love it!! Many thanks for joining the crafty hands challenge and good luck!!! Melissa (DT)

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  17. oh my word Lisa, how stunning! lovely card with such great details and pretty blooms.... love love it!

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  18. You are so talented, Lisa. I love this card, I was drawn to it immediately on Bloglovin. I knew it had to be yours, and couldn't wait to find out! So beautiful and shabby, and great details! Have a great week!
    Mindy
    http://mulberrymindy.blogspot.com

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  19. My sweetest friend, I'm sure it comes as no surprise that this is my new favorite of yours! Not only because of my ballet-loving heart, but also because of the incredible beauty! The papers are gorgeous, but what I most love (aside from the ballerina!) is the flower bouquet. :o) Flowers and ballet just go hand in hand... I treasured every single flower I was ever given after a performance! The tulle is lovely, the butterfly is gorgeous, and I love that you made the ballerina so sparkly. I don't even know what else to say, but since you know me and my heart so well, I'll trust that you know just how much I adore every single millimeter of this creation. I'm so thankful I had time to flutter here early today to see this... I wish you a day as breathtakingly beautiful as this card!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  20. What an exquisite card Lisa! This is so beautiful - the flowers are just gorgeous, those creamy whites are so delicate. Love, love, love the ballerina. She is lovely and such a pretty touch to this stunning card. I always feel so inspired after a visit to your blog - you have a true talent my friend ♥

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  21. Stunning, just stunning Lisa! I love everything about this-you always awe me with your wonderful creations! Hugs

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  22. I have to look up new words in order to describe how beautiful and stunning your projects are my friend !! This is amazing !!! Perfect in every way !!

    Hugs,
    Mayra
    Mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com

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  23. Lisa love te way you use the ballerina and ha ha I have to go google up your ditress tool!!

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  24. Now I have to know more about this distressing tool! This is lovely Lisa. You have a way of making every single thing you create into something magical. Love this ballerina card with all of the florals and grungy layers. Happy Wednesday sweet lady!

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  25. WOW, Lisa!!! This is SOOOO beautiful!!! What a awesome card!!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this card!!!!Have a great day.
    Gerda

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  26. Lisa: This is SO beautiful! Thanks for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. Your art and participation are such a blessing.
    Have a wonderful week.
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  27. I love your beautiful flower cluster! Such gorgeousness and that beautiful ballerina! Sigh! Love Lisa!

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  28. Lisa,
    I like the colors you have chosen. Your ballerina has such a curve in the arch and the whole floral display is magnificent. Thank you for joining with us this week and for posting your awesome art in our Word Art Wednesday challenge. Blessings, Carole

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  29. OMG, Lisa, absolutely gorgeous!! I love how you added the black layer to the ballerina and the butterfly and I love that you covered the ballerina in glitter. Hmmm, I have a birthday coming up...lol!!

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  30. Beautiful card my friend, That ballerina is totally awesome so glad you took the time to use her so we might all enjoy the beautiful card you made.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes April Linky Party. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  31. This is so absolutely gorgeous a true work of art! I am constantly amazed by your artwork! Sorry for not commenting for a bit, computer issues and they still aren't resolved.

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  32. Such a beautful creation, love all the soft cream colors and the flowers are fabulous, Totally love this car!!
    cathyplus5.blogspot.com

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  33. So beautiful Lisa! Lovin' all the gorgeous blossoms!

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  34. I love your card. It is beautiful! Great use of various elements especially the flowers and printed papers. Thanks for joining us at the Craft-Dee BowZ challenge this month. Join us again soon. Hugs, Barbara

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  35. Lisa this is just an absolute beautiful card! You always do such elegant cards!
    ~Kim

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  36. OMG, your card is gorgeous, Lisa! Love the papers, the flowers, tulle, and that ballerina doing toe on the sentiment tag-- ingenious! I took tap, ballet, and toe for about 2 years when I was about 7. Fond memories.

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  37. Hi Lisa, my name is Kimmie. I found your blog via a pin on Pinterest. I am now one of your newest followers. I'm following you on all your various social websites. Your work is just stunning. I've been struggling lately with my inspiration and mojo as it seems to have taken a leave of absence, but looking through blog at your work has definitely lifted my spirits. You're really talented and your art is some of the best I have seen, your Birthday Ballerina is no exception…I hope you win in one or all of the above challenges. I look forward to following you. (((HUGS)))

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  38. beautiful card Lisa. The ballerina is gorgeous. The pretty flowers add lots of dimension

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  39. Gorgeous Lisa! Love the glittered ballerina! I'm recovering from a terrible head cold, so trying to catch up! Carri~Abusybee
    Skittles!

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  40. Lisa your card is gorgeous!! I love love all the beautiful flowers and the lovely soft feminine look~ The chipboard ballerina looks fantastic with the wonderful background :) :) I love it!!

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  41. Wow!! this is simply gorgeous Lisa..Such a beautiful mix of elements on your card ..Love your floral arrangement and colors too ..Everything about this card is simply amazing !!

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  42. wow that is a big wow amazing make hun and thank you for sharing with us at Crafty hands - I also have blog candy on my blog if you fancy a peek http://judithsadorablecreations.blogspot.co.uk/ hugs x

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  43. Lisa, this is one stunning card. The ballerina is beautiful. Stunning flowers and the layering of it all is perfection.
    Have a creative day.
    Hugs Nana
    ♥ My Crafting Channel ♥
    ♥ Nana's Rag Quilts ♥
    ♥ 2 Creative Chicks ♥
    ♥ Silhouette Challenges ♥

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  44. WOW, Lisa, this is stunning! I love how you created the shadow by using the black behind the ballerina . Gorgeous flowers and papers, and love the distressing! TFS

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  45. What a beautiful and elegant card! All the layers and different elements make a stunning view for ones eyes!

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  46. so dainty and delicate and beautiful!

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  47. FABULOUS!! The sparkling ballerina is just DARLING!!Love it!! Adore the beautiful butterfly!!
    As for the combination of the flowers and bows ...it is just GORGEOUS! Stunning!!
    I think I am speechless......It is just AMAZING what you create!! WOW!!
    Have a wonderful day my talented & fabulous friend,
    M'
    *Crafting With Creative M*


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  48. Fabulous, Fabulous, Lisa!!!!! Your ballerina is lovely and teamed with Lyric papers... a winning combo for sure! Keep up your distressing.... it's gorgeous!
    Have a wonderful day!

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  49. WOW!!! Lisa this is BEAUTIFUL...oh girl! you definitely know where to place those flowers. Amazing, gorgeous work of art :) Hugs <3

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  50. Hello Lisa.
    Your card has become beautiful. I especially like the colors and the little details. Your card has that certain something.
    Greetings from Switzerland
    Kate
    http://kate1975.blogspot.co.at/

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  51. Wow this is so beautiful, I hope the person receiving this card will frame it! ;-)
    Thank you for your entry at Scrapping4funChallenges.
    Rachelle DT
    http://scrapping4funchallenges.blogspot.com

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  52. Utterly gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your lovely creation for Suzy Bee's Bloomin' challenge 23: anything goes - hope to see you again soon, Hazel, DT x

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  53. That's a gorgeous card there Lisa, with a pretty ballerina. Congratulations on your recent blog anniversary too, which I missed.

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  54. Absolutely a work of art. Love all the layers and the soft beautiful colors.
    Hope you are having a fabulous day.
    Hugs,
    Cindy Lou

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  55. Handmade cards are not only beautiful they are extra special. Lovely Ballerina Birthday.

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  56. So Pretty! Love the collage of flowers, your wood banner, the butterfly and that FAB ballerina! Thx for playing with us at the eclectic Paperie ePlay wood challenge!

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  57. Oh that is just beautiful! Lovely colours and the papers are stunning, fabulous embellishments as well.

    Thanks for joining in with us this week at Papertake Weekly this week.

    Sarah
    (GDT)

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  58. What a lovely creation! that ballerina is so sweet (and sparkling!) and your cluster of flowers is beautiful! thanks for joining in on the eclectic Paperie wood challenge!

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  59. Gorgeous card!!!Love everything on the card and colors!!!

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  60. Wow, this is such an amazingly beautiful card! your colours, design those truly gorgeous flowers with the tulle and the sparkly ballerina along with the distressing - superb!

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  61. This card is just so beautiful. Thanks so much for joining us at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Hugs from Ginny at Polly's Paper Studio!

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  62. Such a beautiful card, Lisa! All the flowers look so pretty and the tulle is the perfect touch! I really like how you added the butterfly and the design is perfect! Love the color combo and distressing too! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  63. This is absolutely gorgeous Lisa!! Love all the layers and detail! So pretty!! :)

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  64. Stunning this definitely needs to be hung on a wall or something. love it.

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  65. SO gorgeous!!! hank you so much for playing along with the Papertake Weekly Challenge. :)

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  66. lo, yes I know how addicting the Zutter Distress It All can be. Your card is simply beautiful! And I love that wooden banner! Thanks so much for playing along in our ePlay challenge.

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  67. *swoon* This is jaw-droppingly gorgeous Lisa! I love the luscious blooms and the ballerina!

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  68. WOW! WOW! this is gorgeous and I love all the flowers and the stamping:) You rock my friend!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  69. Lovely card! Thanks for joining us at 4 Krafty Girlz this time. Good Luck. Hugs Angelie

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  70. What an amazing piece of art! Love your ability to layer! BEAUTIFUL!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  71. Lisa, everything you create is jaw dropping! I'm in awe! These flowers, tulle. rhinestones, butterfly...Stunning!!

    Beautiful card my friend!
    Shelly

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  72. Your card Just GORGEOUS my friend!!! :)

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  73. Beautiful card Lisa. I keep stalking the distress tool !! Love the glittery ballerina.

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  74. Such a gorgeous Card! Thanks for Joining us at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges!

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  75. This is really beautiful Lisa. I love the ballerina and all the gorgeous flowers, and the pretty paper too.

    Thanks for joining in our latest challenge at Crafty Calendar.

    Jo x

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  76. Truly stunning card Lisa in every way, thank you for joining us for the ep Challenge and good luck.
    xoxox

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  77. What a gorgeous bouquet of flowers and I love the ballerina! I'm so glad you decided to play along with us for the ePlay Wood Challenge!

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