Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Happy Birthday Sandie!!

A very Happy (belated) Birthday to Sandie; she of London Days fame. Sandie recently celebrated a milestone birthday, and I wanted to wish her the very best and make a special card. I'm very late with this, but the sentiment remains. You all know her, and if you don't (and if you don't then I don't know where you've been hiding...) click on the link and have a nice, leisurely wander around her blog! Sandie is one of those bloggers whose cards are always delightful, filled with delicious white space, and many times have purple on them! I love stopping by her blog to see her latest creations. You'll find her as a DT member on some of the most popular challenge sites in blogland, and it's no wonder; she's an amazing cardmaker! It's a pleasure to "know" her! Someday, if I ever make it across the pond, I hope to actually meet her in person! I'm sure if that happens, London will never be the same!

Card?, you ask? Uh-huh. Yep. You betcha. It's her birthday (or in my case, an extension of it) after all. Couldn't let her celebration go by without one!


My darling daughter Cathy is the world's greatest lover of all things purple. Sandie is a close second! Naturally, I had to go with a dash of purple for her card. The 'sentiment' is a die cut from MFT, and the sweet little flower is from SSS's new Wild Beauty set. Got out a couple of Zig markers to color the bloom, and then added a smidgen of Stickles in the center for a bit of pizazz. Overall, a pretty CAS card; just the way the birthday girl likes them! It's on its way, I promise, Sandie!

To Sandie:

Happy birthday my friend. Hope that your day was celebrated exactly the way you wanted, and that your upcoming year is as sweet as you are. I wanted to throw you a little party here, but DH's health issues have pretty much taken over the hours in my days. I have been thinking of you, and wanted you to know that it's an honor and pleasure to know you. You're one of those kind and welcoming bloggers, who've made me and hundreds of others feel right at home in this cardmaking world. Even though I'm just echoing what others have said, I am glad to know you, and wish you all good things today and always! Birthday blessings surrounded by giant hugs!

Happy Dances everyone.

P.S. Miss Kylie has thrown a little link up party on her blog, Kylie is Addicted to Stamps, to which I will add my card. And also, the DT at Time Out has a new challenge celebrating Sandie, where I will also add my card. Thanks ladies!

23 comments:

~amy~ said...

Rockin' the purple...such a pretty card!

maria f. said...

Parked my purple next to your purple over at Time Out ;) Sandie will love your card. I love that spritz of glittery yellow adorning the flower center. Hugs to you. Take care of yourselves.

Tracey McNeely said...

Bev this is a gorgeous card for Sandie and I know she is going to adore it! Love the sentiment die, love that purple bloom and the glittery centre--swoon! Hope you are doing well my friend!

TK said...

Beautiful, Bev! Lucious!

Here's to praying that things get better with your husband, and you can return soon!

Barb said...

Hi Bev, your card is lovely and I really like the colour. Barbxx

sandie said...

Bev, thank you so much for your lovely wishes and so very kind words, it means more to me than you can imagine. Your card is stunning and most of all I hope your DH health issues improve and I am touched you took time out to come to my party....hugs my friend xx

lostinpaper said...

What a fun idea Bev, love those negative space letter they are so funky!

Nora Noll said...

I adore the negative space letters on this!! Purple is my color right now too!! Stunning card!!

Lynn said...

Oh Bev. Your card and post are perfect. Perfect in every way. Love all that fabulous purple! xx

Rose said...

Absolutely gorgeous purple in your card. Very pretty.

Craftychris said...

Fab purple gorgeous card! xxx

Anita in France said...

A beautiful post and a perfect purple-y card, Bev ... love all that lovely negative space ... and that single, shimmery bloom ... gorgeous! So delighted you were able to play along at Sandie's special Time Out challenge! Wrapping you in big hugs, mon amie ... and in special prayers! Bisous, bisous, Anita :)

I Card Everyone said...

Bev this card would be gorgeous in any color! Perfectly purple-iscious for Sandie! xx
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Patti said...

Bev this card and our post is outstanding!! I agree with everything you said : )

I need to CASE this sweet sweet card!

(((Hugs)))
Patti

Kara Lynne said...

Wonderful card for Sandie, Bev! I love how the flower tucks right into the corner of the bold letters. Take care of yourself. I think maybe the nurse needs a nurse.

Jen Mitchell said...

What a terrific card! Although I don't consider myself a particular lover of purple I do like to use a purple ink pen for certain things at work. Maybe I'm a closet purple lover? Anyway, I love how this looks in all its purple glory! I especially love how the die cut sentiment looks. The missing parts of those certain letters aren't missed at all!

Bobby said...

That blossom adds the perfect final touch to your very CAS and purple card, Bev.

Leigh Penner said...

This is fabulous, Bev!

Susanne Vargas said...

Your card is just perfect for Sandie, who loves CAS and purple! Gorgeous!
Sorry that I am so late in commenting but I've had a crazy, busy week (not quite over yet) and am only now starting to catch up with my blogging friends!

Kim Heggins said...

LOVE your birthday card to Sandie...this is so amazing. Hope you and John are feeling better...miss you lots!

Joyce said...

Oh, this is so very perfect for Sandie. Love how you did the word as a die cut negative and that pretty purple flower.

Petra Swart said...

Hi, Bev, hope you're well!!!!
Catching up on what I missed out on in Blogland over the last few weeks!!! Coming to visit and have a look at what you created since my last visit!!!!!
And wow, what a great card you have made for Sandie!!! Beautiful in purple and white with the single flower and the great die cut sentiment!!! What a lovely CAS look and so perfect for the birthday girl!!!!! Love it!!!!
Hugz

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