Monday, November 16, 2009

Two Tildas for a Birthday Card

Happy Monday, Everyone! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend and are ready to face the new week! A friend celebrated her Birthday last week and I missed it because I'm a poor planner. Anyhoooo, this is what I made for her:
The base is one of those CD folders and measures about 5" square all folded up. Isn't it nice to "find" things you haven't used in a while? Like out of sight, out of mind?!!! LOL! I covered the outside with SU! bashful blue CS and layered that with some DPs from my MAMBI paper pad. She likes the color blue first of all, then pink/brown. So I selected something with blue and ended up with this. I added some blue rhinestones to parts of the flourish design.
I used two Tildas to make this image. The main image is Tilda with Christmas Presents, and after coloring her with my Copics, I cut her out and removed the presents. I took the Tilda with Birthday Cake and colored only the cake and cut that out, and adhered it to Tilda's hand. That's the great thing about Magnolia stamps! You can interchange so many images and use all the accessory stamps for more than one occasion!

This is what the inside of the CD folder looks like. I colored Tilda with her floral headband (not sure of name anymore!) because somehow, after looking at the DP, it had a sorta "Hawaiian" floral look to it, and my friend used to dance the Hula, and now her two daughters do. So I picked this Tilda. I stuck a note on a card that is tucked in the pocket behind Tilda; you can see part of the flower and ribbon pull sticking out a bit. I will tuck a few small items in the side pocket that I hope she can use in her crafting, then send it on its way.

Thank you very much for stopping by again today. Even if you don't have a blog, you can feel free to leave me a comment so I know you took the time to visit me. Your comments are important to me, and I treasure reading all of them. I am open to constructive criticism as this will only help me improve my skills. I wish you all a wonderful week, and happy creating!

26 comments:

marsha said...

So cute! I love the cd holder!

Hugs,
Marsha

Michele Kovack said...

What a great idea using the CD holder! This is super cute!!!

Jodie from Oz said...

Wonderful CD holder and both of the Tilda images are just adorable. Your colouring and embellies are beautiful. Hugs Jodie from Oz

Jacque said...

This is absolutely darling and what a clever gift...love the coloring on those little girls!!! Beautiful job...Gosh!! How talented you are, sweetie...Hugs...Jacque

kris said...

Wow Cami, this is great!!! you did a fabulous job in and out! Love the cute Tilda image holding the cake... if you didn't say,i would have thought that was the actual image! =D TFS a great creation! Have a wonderful day! hugs, Kris

Sharon Caudle said...

Gorgeous card, Cami! Tilda is gorgeous and love the papers you used! Awesome cd holder hon! Hope you're doing well! hugs!

Danni said...

How sweet!! Wonderful job!

Jodi said...

This is a gorgeous card Cami!! Love the CD holder idea too!! I love the colors you used for the card too!
Hugs
Jodi =)

Joy said...

what an awesome cd holder...this is a great gift to give someone! your Tildas are so cute! I'm sure your friend will love this for her birthday! you do some wonderful work! love to see all your creations! TFS and happy Monday!

Unknown said...

Beautiful birthday card, Cami, and thanks for your advice re the glider pro - I love it!

Cyndi said...

Love your creations with the cute images! Keep up the great work!

Norma said...

Cami, gorgeous CD holder. Love the colour combo and beautiful DP. I like those swirls. You did a terrific job on this.

Hugs.
Norma

Cathy Y. said...

Hi Cami! It was nice getting to meet you at the expo at Blaisdell-I'm the one that introduced myself.
Just wanted to say you did a great job on this b-day CD card! Keep up the good work!

Barb Hardeman said...

You are a very sweet friend to make such an awesome CD Holder card for your special friend - even if it's late! You did a super job pulling the different elements from several Tilda's together and your coloring is terrific. No criticism from this corner...hugs...Barb

Kristie W. said...

What a great idea to mix and match parts of Tilda! Love what you did!

Suzan L said...

Cami, I love the CD holder that you decorated so beautifully!! What a great idea to put a little something in the holder for someone. I also love how you put together the two images. Tilda looks really cute!!
I just love it and I know that your friend is going to love it too!!
Hugs, Suzan

cabio's craft corner said...

Cami, that is such a cool CD folder. Your coloring on Tilda is awesome especially her hair. I bet your friend is going to love that!
Hugs,
Cabio

Suzanne J Dean said...

This is so sweet Cami & I know your friend will just adore it! And I lovee all the fun folds & pockets--like mini surprises within one card! Beautiful!

hugz,
Suzanne

Candy said...

Hi Cami,
You certainly won't get criticism from me!! Your work is always top notch! Today is no exception.......
what a great idea and beautiful job! Your friend is going to love it.
Hugs, Candy

Nancy said...

Hi Cami,
What a awesome birthday card/ CD holder. I love how you changed Tilda and gave her the birthday cake sweet. Your coloring is awesome as always. I am sure your friend is going to love this special card!
Hugs,
Nancy

Lauren said...

Adorable! I love that she is carrying a cake instead of her usual presents!

Lauren

Angelwood said...

Hi Cami! That is so sweet. Love how you paper pieced different parts of Tilda together - so clever. Your coloring is lovely. Your friend will just love it! hugs, Angela

joni h said...

It's super cute and even better looking IRL!! I LOVE it!
You are the sweetest! Have a great weekend!

Patricia Garcia said...

Hello Cami, wonderful card your friend will love it! You have done them so well!

Hugs,
Patricia

Christine said...

What a lovely gift for a friend. I love how you combined those two stamps together. Great idea!! Your Tilda is just adorable inside as well. It's always a pleasure to stop by your blog. Thanks so much for your recent comment on mine. You always know how to make me smile. Thank you!
xoxo, Christine

Kerry D-C said...

What a Fantabulous B-day card!!! Both Tilda's look wonderful!!