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Saturday, March 12, 2011

Soar!!!!!

I am soooo super proud of my cousin who, last year, decided to follow her dream of becoming a pastry chef and recently quit her career in the corporate world and is now working as an intern in a bakery in California.   I'm proud of her because I know that few people actually take that kind of leap and it's awesome.   So, this card is for her, to applaud her recent move to CA.

I decided to try a Matchbox style card on this one and the bottom I actually made to look like a little drawer, using paper from DCWV Citrus stack and a brad from Basic Gray.

The birdcage is one from the Serenade cartridge, cut in black with one of the birds inside.   I 'hung' the cage using real wire jewelry chain in black (I used this previously on a VD card).   The 'Soar' cut and frame were cut at 2" from the Lacy Labels cartridge.

I cut some extra birds as I was experimenting and the ribbon was from a Target dollar bin set.  I was sooo happy with the way this turned out and I liked the little drawer look at the bottom.   I want to try it again with ribbon to tie it closed. 

11 comments:

  1. You did a great job on your card and I love the chain on it. I'm sure she loved it. Love your new look to the blog...super cute.
    hugs,jen

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  2. What an awesome card. I love that you used a real chain. I wish I had the guts to quit my corporate job and follow my dreams.

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  3. I love everything about this card--the lenght, the colors, the ribbon, and especially the matchbox fold!! LOVE IT!!!

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  4. Love the colors, the image and the message!! Great card

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  5. Beautiful Card! Very pretty
    Thanks for sharing

    http://www.dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  6. I really LOVE this card, it's just so sweet! Great color choice as well! TFS!

    ♥Ashley

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  7. What a great card, I love all your colors! TFS :)

    http://www.dilsaverdesigns.blogspot.com/

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  8. I really like your card! The colors are soooo pretty and I love the bird cage. Super SWEET! Thanks for sharing!!
    Sherrie K.
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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  9. You totally got me on a bird cage kick with this card! I love the chain!

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  10. I DID love the card Angie - thank you so much for always lifting my spirits and making this crazy dream chasing business so much easier :D I love you!

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