No Peeking (that means you, Mary!)

This card was created for my Aunt Mary. 

Her birthday is today and hopefully this card is already in her hands.  She is the woman who introduced me to the world of Stampin' Up! - which has become my passion.

Mary is incredibly talented, successful and oh so creative.  Check out her blog at Stampin' Pretty (you've probably been there before). 

I thought the image and sentiment from the "Puns From the Past", was a perfect fit on her special day.  Not only is she my Aunt and my mentor in the stamping world, she is also a very good friend.

Last Tuesday, her card was chosen on Splitcoast stampers for the color challenge. (CC194)  So, I thought it would be appropriate to honor her bee-day using those colors.

I inked the image in Really Rust and placed it on Stampin' Dimensionals above a scallop circle, that I cut in half.  Aren't these colors (Really Rust, Going Gray, & Very Vanilla) beautiful together? 

I would have never come up with that combo on my own - and that's why I love Splitcoaststampers.  So much inspiration is just a click away - every day!

With that I say HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARY!! 

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Comments

[Tiffany Miller]

Great b-day card Kris! I love that stamp set. You are lucky to have Mary so close by.

Have a great weekend!

[kathy]

Oh, I LOVE that SU set; it's so versatile! Now I'm going to have to go back to your aunt's website and wish her a Happy Birthday.

[Rhonda K.]

Fabulous card! I am sure that Mary will love and treasure it! Great job.
I didn't know it was her bday I am going to have to run over and wish her a happy birthday myself.
Also, love your new pic! I need to update mine as well! Thanks for sharing.

[Mary Fish]

OK, I peeked. I'm still out of town and always check out your new posts. I can't wait to see this darling card in real life. You are such a wonderful friend and niece. Who wudda thought that through stamping we would find out how much we have in common. Love, Aunt Mary

[Maggie Smyczynski]

Just discovered your link through antoher SU site which showed the reception sticks and holder. I will have to spend some time on your site because you have a lot of neat ideas and I'll have to visit often. Thanks for sharing.
Dreams du Jour would be my stamp choice - would be a nice addition to my small collection of stamps