Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Happy Retirement!


Hi! My card today is a bit different as I am using the Happily Ever After sentiment by Magnolia on a retirement card.  Tilda looks so nice and relaxed, just like retirement is supposed to be and hopefully she will be happily ever after now that she is retiring!  I colored my Tilda with Prismacolor pencils and markers and used Spellbinders dies to cut her out and frame her.  I added a aqua flower that I made and added flowers from Wild Orchid to go with it.  The swirl die is by Cheery Lynn and the butterfly was cut out on the Cricut.  I then added seam binding ribbon, an antique button, and some pearls.  The postage stamp is by Pink Paislee. I almost forgot to add that I used embossing powder around the lacy oval design of the Spellbinders die to give it that shiny look.

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32 comments:

  1. Susie SugarJuly 25, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Stunning card Karen love the fresh blue against the soft kraft card
    Thanks for joining us at Totally Tilda
    hugs Susie Sugar xx

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  2. UnknownJuly 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    How elegant karen!!!! Wow this is a beauty!!!!! the soft pastels are stunning!!!!!! Fabulous work again!!!!!

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  3. LeslieTJuly 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    This is beautiful! Love your Tilda, sentiment and beautiful design!
    Hugs,
    Leslie
    http://leslieturner58.blogspot.com

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  4. SandyJuly 25, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    Now Karen - you better slow down. You are starting to get "too" good. This is one gorgeous card - beautiful. You just can't get any better than this!!!!!
    Sandy

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  5. ReneJuly 25, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Beautiful! Love your colors, layout and, of course, Tilda!!!
    Rene ;D

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  6. Joan ErvinJuly 25, 2012 at 12:43 PM

    WOW, Karen....what a gorgeous card...the little Tilda is beautifully colored and I love all the pretty flowers and details you added!!!!!

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  7. crazycrafterladyJuly 25, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Karen,
    I love this Tilda she is one of my favorites...love the colors you chose for her beautiful job, beautiful card.
    Hugs,
    Rita

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  8. PaulaJuly 25, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Beautiful! I love the softness of the colors. And that sentiment is perfect for retirement, how clever of you!! Great card.

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  9. Cathy LeeJuly 25, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Love it, Karen. I think that sentiment and Flip Flop Tilda says it all about retirement. Lovely colors and all the frilly goodies on your card are fabulous.
    Hugz,
    Cathy Lee

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  10. Danielle ChampagneJuly 25, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    OMG Karen, what a beautiful card. lovely design, your tilda is stunning. Absolutely gorgeous. Hugs.

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  11. ChrisJuly 25, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    How pretty.

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  12. cathylynnJuly 25, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Another beauty! Love the swirls and lovely colors!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  13. PamJuly 25, 2012 at 6:53 PM

    I LOVE the soft color and feel of your card Karen. All the embellies are FAB too.
    Hugs.....Pam:)

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  14. Kelly July 25, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    She is perfect for retiring, in flip flops and ready to vacation around the world. Retirement is hopefully a happy time so the sentiment made sense to me. I love the soft colors and design of your card as it is really beautiful to look at.

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  15. SheriJuly 25, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Spectacular card Karen!! Someone gets to retire AND get this beauty? Lucky dog... ;)

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  16. FranJuly 25, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Your card is absolutely gorgeous Karen. Whoever gets that card should treasure it. Hugs, Fran

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  17. AnonymousJuly 26, 2012 at 2:05 AM

    I love the flowers and pretty lace, very sweet
    Hugs Julie P

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  18. Suzi MacJuly 26, 2012 at 3:16 AM

    Wow! Karen, This is so cute, I love that sweet Tilda, your colour choices and design are wonderful. Fabulous work sweetie.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  19. rovianneJuly 26, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Very lovely card. Sweet colors.

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  20. Judy GarreltsJuly 26, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    What a beautiful retirement card!!!!!!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Judy

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  21. LauraJuly 26, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    This is really, really pretty! Tilda is colored beautifully and your color combo is lovely. Love the pop of color the butterfly gives.

    ♥ Laura C.

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  22. NormaJuly 26, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Karen, what a gorgeous card! Luvvv the colour scheme and the layout. Beautiful colouring of this adorable Tilda. Love the stictching—I should do more of this. I finally bought the same Spellbinder oval die, but haven’t use it yet—it’s gorgeous. Terrific job on the card. I love it!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  23. stampingtinkJuly 26, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    She's just so adorable and very relaxing looking! In fact, I want to be where she is! Love the soft colors, the embellishments, and your coloring rocks!

    Hugs,
    Susan

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  24. Christina C.July 26, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    What a stunner, Karen!!! Great retirement card....maybe she will be inspired to take a trip to Hawaii now that she is retired! She will surely treasure this beauty!

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  25. cathylynnJuly 26, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Hey Karen another beauty here!!! Great coloring and I love the embellishments!
    Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

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  26. Only By His GraceJuly 26, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Super card Karen. I love how you finished off the frame.
    Love the pastel colors.
    Hugs maz

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  27. Jacqui PJuly 27, 2012 at 5:28 AM

    Wow beautiful card Karen! such a good sentiment with this tilda! great details and so very pretty!
    thankyou for joining us this time over at totally tilda challenge!
    hugs
    Jacqui P x

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  28. MummyladeJuly 27, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    I love all the colours. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Totally Tilda and good luck in the sentiment challenge!

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  29. Doreen Horats, ClaytonJuly 27, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    WOW so Neat, So very pretty and love your colors.
    Blessings Doreen

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  30. PatriceJuly 27, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Beautiful retirement card...I hope you'll link up again this week at 52 Card Pickup!

    http://www.oldbackporch.com/2012/07/52-card-pickup-week-30.html

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  31. KarenJuly 27, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Your card is gorgeous! Lovely colors....

    Karen

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  32. cabio's craft cornerJuly 28, 2012 at 2:25 AM

    Beautiful card Karen. Never thought of using this sentiment for a retirement theme, but it's such a great idea :o)
    Hugs,
    Cabio

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