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2/24/11

Paint the town - 50th Birthday Card

Hello Friends, I have a super quick post today for you. I made this card for a special friend who just recently turned 50. In April a group of us will go to Vegas to celebrate! You can see why I thought this Cityscape stamp would be perfect.
Paint the town
I love to divide the cityscape image up into three sections. On this particular card I put part of the image on the other side of the street. (I used Black Soot distress ink for the street) Here is another card that I designed with the cityscape. The heart is embossed on white paper with clear embossing powder then distressed with some blue distress inks. The tree's oval is cut from my oval Nestablilities.

Paint the town

The distress inks I used for the background are listed below. I used a dauber for the rising "sun" behind the buildings. This marker is a must to create thin brick lines and some accents on the windows . Add a nice blob of Glossy Accents on the windows and I promise you will love the look. The sentiment on the front of the card I printed from my computer. The inside sentiments are wonderful  SRM stickers.

Paint the town
What are you plans for the weekend? I hope you have sunny sky's and sweet breezes.  Hugs,Kathy

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31 comments:

Tiffany Ervin said...

Beautiful! Such depth and richness in color! LOVE that cute tree! Have fun celebrating in Vegas!

Dawn T said...

totally awesome Kathy. Love the way you did the town on the front. Such talent!!!!!!!

Arlene said...

Really amazing. Love this card - so original and creative.

pinky said...

Kathy that is such a cool card, gorgeous vibrant colours.

Isha Gupta said...

This is such a wonderful card Kathy, love the colors and the details...Enjoy Vegas

Desirée-ScrapDees said...

wowie what a great card, love the blue!

Kelly Massman said...

Another great card!

Marie-Anne said...

It's stunning.

Marie-Anne

Anonymous said...

Love your "Paint the Town" 50th birthday card. I especially like the way you split the buildings and used both sides of the street! And the bluebird was a nice unexpected touch!

Marie

Kelly said...

love it. the blues are so pretty and I love the hint of the sun rising in the back!

Ruth S said...

Fun card Kathy! If your cheery card is anything to go by, that's going to be one memorable celebration ;)

Eve said...

wooow! I envy your friend who will receive this card! Luv the design, colors & sentiments you used! And on the top of it, you're going to Vegas for her celebration! How appropriate to make a card like this! Luv it :-)

Unknown said...

Amazing creativity, once again, Kathy! What a wonderful birthday card for your friend!

Nat said...

wow! I need to make a 50th birthday card too, your card is so inspiring, love this!! :)

Unknown said...

Ohhh, wonderful. So much to do and to fit perfectly. Love them!!!
Hugs,
Suzana

shamela said...

very cool idea... thnx... something different... to the norm...
hugz
shamela

Joey said...

Kathy this is such a fun and vibrant card, love it.Joey x

Unknown said...

Wow! This is fantastic - you know how I LOOOOOOVE color!

Vicky said...

Love it! Always so colorful! Genius to divide the cityscapes for the two sides of the road. Rainy & cold weekend is ahead, it's the carnival season here, so we have activities with the kids + Saturday morning at IKEA to get some new things for my craft room!

fairie said...

OMG, what a lovely card, your friend will LOVE it, as I certainly do!!!

Paula (PEP) said...

What an interesting construction. - I love your tree & the way that scene slides off the page, love the way you've perched that bird on the window & the glow of th sun is stunning. I love how different this is & your earlier card too. What a versatile stamp this cityscape this.
Paula (PEP)

Alice said...

wow! what a gorgeous card, sista! love the rich colors you used and the design is fabulous! you are amazing, girl!

Joy said...

Such a fun card Kath, love the deep rich colours and I am sure that your friend loved it too...sounds like you all had a great time in Vegas, hugs!

Peet said...

Wow kathy, this is card is fantastic! Love, love it..Stunning!!!

Elizabeth Allan said...

Love the "cityscape" scene Kathy. You added so many fun details.

Denise Marzec said...

Love the setting sun behind the city!

Jane said...

LOVE them both!

Merry said...

Such wonderful cards. Love the vibrant colours of the first card and the way you have placed the buildings.

Nancy said...

Sunny skies and sweet breezes is exactly what my weather is like today! What a creative spin you gave that cityscape, you brought it to fabulous life! Love the diagonal orientation too, so clever!
blessings~

Julye said...

Another fab card and bet your friend loves it too.

Sharon D from Canada said...

THUD!!!! SO very fabulous!!! I love the split cityscape and the gorgeous sky!!!

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