Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Happy Birthday, Virginia!

My blogging friend Virginia Lu will be celebrating her (ahem!) "21st" birthday next month, and I'd like to share a card that I created for her, along with a little background on our friendship.


I first met Virginia several years ago in the Hero Arts Flickr group. What amazed me back then was that she kept using a single stamp (Hero Arts' Background Scallop Circle) in so many different ways. She formed umbrellas, apologizes for not having any heart stamps and then whips up a batch of hearts! Amazing!

Over the years, she has blossomed into an awesome, creative cardmaker and has been scooped up by numerous design teams and her work is always being noticed and recognized. And she just had her first card published and I'm sure there will be many, many more!

She continues to amaze me daily with her creativity, wit, and charm. If you aren't already a follower of her blog, then head over there and meet her! She's a super wife and mom, a worldwide traveler and a gourmet cook to boot. 


For Virginia's card, I white embossed Hero Arts' Circle Lace and added some felt roses and leaves. The sentiment was embossed and attached with dimensional adhesive.

If you'd like to celebrate Virginia's birthday, become a follower of her blog and create a card to mark this special occasion. Wish her a Happy Birthday and link your creation here and Virginia will offer some generous prizes to random entrants.

Happy 50th Birthday, dear Virginia! I know you'll continue to amaze and inspire us with your creativity and your talent. I wish that I could send you 50 real roses, but this card will have to suffice for now. Here's wishing you a fabulous day, today and EVERY day!♥

Stamps: Hero Arts
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Versamark, Ranger distress ink
Dies: My Favorite Things mini roses Die-namics
Other: Detail white embossing powder, felt, pearls, corner chomper, dimensional adhesive

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20 comments:

  1. LinNovember 23, 2011 at 4:47:00 AM HST

    What a lovely tribute to Virginia, Donna! I ADORE this gorgeous card - the mix of a doily and beautiful colors of roses is spectacular!

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  2. BarbNovember 23, 2011 at 5:20:00 AM HST

    What a sweet and wonderful post for Virginia, Donna! Love your gorgeous card, and so will she! :)

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  3. LindsayNovember 23, 2011 at 5:49:00 AM HST

    Such a heartfelt post for Virginia! Your card is fantastic Donna! I love the roses and that doily!

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  4. Elizabeth AllanNovember 23, 2011 at 5:56:00 AM HST

    Donna your celebratory card and post is a beautiful tribute to Virginia.

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  5. Virginia L.November 23, 2011 at 7:12:00 AM HST

    I SO agree with the 4 previous comments from our talented friends! Your card is simply stunning and exquisite, Donna! I remember your early comments that were so encouraging and that you made me keep trying out new stamps, styles and techniques. You just made me want to be a better stamper! I sincerely cherish our friendship! My family and I LOVE you and they know so much about you as they are fans of yours as well...did you know that? !Thank you from the bottom of my/our hearts!

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  6. Have A Scrap Happy DayNovember 23, 2011 at 7:32:00 AM HST

    Virginia will surely love this pretty card. Thanks for the link to her blog. I'll go hop over for a visit now.

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  7. judyNovember 23, 2011 at 7:53:00 AM HST

    Lovely words, Donna and a beautiful
    card!

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  8. Virginia L.November 23, 2011 at 8:26:00 AM HST

    I just linked up your card to my blog now! Enjoy your Thanksgiving feast with the in-laws!! Give them extra BIG hugs!

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  9. Dotty JoNovember 23, 2011 at 9:24:00 AM HST

    This is so lovely Donna, and what a great post about sweet Virginia, Jo x

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  10. CinnamonSallyNovember 23, 2011 at 9:46:00 AM HST

    Fabulous card Donna just perfect for sweet Virginia!!

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  11. Kathy RosecransNovember 23, 2011 at 9:55:00 AM HST

    What a beautiful card and tribute to Virginia!!

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  12. Annette AllenNovember 23, 2011 at 11:04:00 AM HST

    aww this is so sweet... I know Virginia loves it..

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  13. Tiffany ErvinNovember 23, 2011 at 12:11:00 PM HST

    Oh, Donna! Now I know Virginia will just adore this! How sweet of you to take a favorite stamp of hers to create your card, very special touch! Love the flowers!

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  14. Dawn TNovember 23, 2011 at 1:32:00 PM HST

    what an amazingly beautiful card Donna and a beautiful tribute to our delightful Virginia.

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  15. TrinhNovember 23, 2011 at 5:16:00 PM HST

    Such a beautiful post & card, Donna! I love that white embossed doily with the pretty flowers.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 8:42:00 PM HST

    Aww this is such a sweet post! I love your card too Donna, the felt flowers are soo cute!

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  17. Stamping CafeNovember 26, 2011 at 8:32:00 AM HST

    What a gorgeous card, Donna! How sweet of you, Virginia is going to be delighted when she receive your card! You are right, Virginia totally ROCK!! Lots of hugs!

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  18. Kelly BoothNovember 26, 2011 at 10:11:00 AM HST

    LOVE this....I want to do it too but think mine will be REALLY late....:(!!

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  19. Savannah O'GwynnNovember 27, 2011 at 5:59:00 PM HST

    LOOOOVE the colors and the little flowers--and I LOVE that doily! Great card!!

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  20. ClareDecember 1, 2011 at 4:54:00 PM HST

    So beautiful! Love the white doily, and the colors are so neat and lovely!

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