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April 7, 2009

EXCITING NEWS TO SHARE!!

Hi all!!! Whoohooo!! I have some exciting news to share....I have been selected for the Whimsy Stamps Challenges Design Team!!!! Can I hear a WHOOHOOO for me??!!!! I am very excited about this and I am looking forward to working with a fabulously talented group of gals offering you some wonderful challenges! Our first challenge will be the 13th of April so stay tuned for news on that! So, in honor of my new DT position, I would like to share one of the projects I submitted for consideration. I used the Whimsy Rainy Day Emma stamp which I totally adore - she is soooo fun to color and really cute too! I added some little clear rhinestones to look like rain - I just love how this turned out!! And, I paper pieced the umbrella as well! This was such a fun card to make, I totally had fun with it!! I can't wait to share some more fun new Whimsy projects with you soon!! So, I will leave you with the recipe as I am off for a day of shopping with my daughter - she is very excited about having a whole day of shopping and a special lunch out at the Cheesecake Factory, YUM!! Thanks so much for stopping by, I appreciate all of you!
Card Recipe: (all items listed are SU!)
Paper - Not quite Navy, Kraft, Baha Breeze, Whisper White card stock
Inks - Black Stazon, Stampin' Up! Markers
Accessories - Scalloped Edge Punch, Wide Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Paper Piercer, Photo Corners Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Night of Navy Brads and narrow grosgrain ribbon
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42 comments:

  1. Dawn♥April 7, 2009 at 4:28 AM

    Congrat's on the DT spot Alex. That's totally COOL!

    Gorgeous card. I love the colors you chose for her! :)
    ♥Dawn♥

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  2. Marlou McAleesApril 7, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    well done Alex!!! congrats!! :) :) loving your cute card, its fabulous :) ♥

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  3. SuzanneApril 7, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    Congrats Alex very well deserved can't wait to see your DT work. Sorry I have been MIA things are a bit mad at the moment and any time I have spare I have been making cards but I do come by and look at your blog every day.Thank you for all your recent lovely comments hopefully I will get more time soon!! Have a piece of cake for me. Sue :o)

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  4. ScrapMomOf2April 7, 2009 at 5:24 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! Wonderful card! So adorable! Have a great day shopping!!

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  5. MannaApril 7, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    Woo Hoo for you, Alex! :) Big CONGRATS on your DT position! And what a cute card! Can't wait to see more! Woo Hoo!!!

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  6. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    Congrats Alex So looking forward to working with you, hugs debbie x

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  7. corinnesomervilleApril 7, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    CONGRATULATION, KIDDO !!!!!! I'm so excited and happy for you !!!! I'm sorry that I've been absent from commenting lately but with only a little more than 3 weeks till the wedding....I'm spinning !!! Thanks for your kind words on my blog....you do know how much I love you, right !!!!

    Big hugs and wish I could squeeze you in person !

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  8. Denise ~ Paper PonderingsApril 7, 2009 at 7:02 AM

    Oh Alex, that is awesome news! Congratulations!! That card is amazing!! No wonder you're "in"!!! Wahooooo!!!

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  9. RisaApril 7, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Congratulations on your awesome news Alex! Whooo Hoooooo!!!
    Your card is beautiful...your image is gorgeous and I love the rain drops!
    hugs
    Risa:)

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  10. MichelleApril 7, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Congrats Alex! & what a gorgeous card, I love the look of the bling for the rain drops.

    Enjoy your day!

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  11. MelissaApril 7, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Congrats my friend!

    Many Blessings,
    M.

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  12. Cindy HaffnerApril 7, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Congrats Alex, how fun and exciting. Love your card.

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  13. pescbricoApril 7, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Love the rain and the card. Congratulations to you :) Have a wonderfuld day!

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  14. DaniApril 7, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Woo-hoo! Congrats, girlie!
    Super cute card!

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  15. IlaApril 7, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Your card is just the Cutest!!..Congratulations!!...this is so well deserved...your creations are Fabulous!!...Have a Great Day!!....Cheesecake Factory...Wow!!...I'd be in heaven there!!...lol...Hugs, Ila

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  16. a portland grannyApril 7, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Wonderful news!! Another new outlet for your wonderful creative juices!! The card is adorable. I will have to check out their website. (just what I need--more stamps!)

    Have fun shopping!! Isn't having a daughter just a real blessing!!??

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  17. OlenaApril 7, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Congrats on the DT!!! And Good Luck!!!! ~Olena~

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  18. ~Denise Lynn~April 7, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    Love this card Alex! The coloring and paper piecing on the image is fabulous. Great colors and layout and I love the raindrops! So happy to have you on the team! :)

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  19. KatieApril 7, 2009 at 10:32 AM

    Woo hoo Alex!! Fab card, congratulations.

    Katie
    x

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  20. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    WOOHOO!!!! I'm so very happy for you Alex!!! I'm so glad you made it and I REALLY look forward to seeing what you come up with and I know Denise will love having you on board for sure!! ;) Darling card BTW!! Is this a new one?!!

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  21. Boni Boutelle-JonesApril 7, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Hey Alex! Congrats on the DT! Love your raindrops on this card. Fabulous. Can't to play with you at Whimsy!

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  22. Carolyn KingApril 7, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    woohoo...Congrats Alex! (Lucky them!)Great card---LOVE those rain dots!!!

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  23. Silke LedlowApril 7, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Congrats Alex!!! Way to go!!!

    Your card is darlin'!!! What a sweet image ;)!!!

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  24. Nikki FairbairnApril 7, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    That is fabulous news Alex, Congratulations! Your card is gorgeous and I love how you have paper pieced the umbrella and so creative adding the little rhinestones, Happy Easter, Big Hugs, Nikki x

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  25. DebApril 7, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Congratulations Alex, so thrilled for you making the DT! Can't wait for the first challenge!
    Love, love, love your card! You did such a fab job with Rainy Day Emma, love the paper piecing and colours!
    Have a great evening, Debx

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  26. LesliApril 7, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Congrats to you Alex - it is a beautiful card! I know you will do a great job for the DT!

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  27. Heather P.April 7, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    CONGRATS! :)

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  28. Denise MarzecApril 7, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Hey!! HUGE CONGRATS to you. That's totally awesome!!

    I'm LOVIN' the clear rhinestones on your card....PERFECT for rain!

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  29. ChrisApril 7, 2009 at 5:39 PM

    congrats on the dt!! you deserve it. this is a gorgeous card, no wonder you won!!

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  30. Donna BakerApril 7, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    congratulations, Alex! your card is sweet - love the sprinkle of 'raindrops' no wonder you were chosen!

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  31. Lee April 7, 2009 at 7:00 PM

    WooooooooHoooooooo!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS GF!!!! You ARE so amazing and they're so lucky to have you!!!

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  32. ChrisApril 7, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Congrats on the DT gig!! Love your card. That little girl is just adorable.

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  33. Linda B (yayaladybug)April 7, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    Congrats Alex . . . love your creation especially the rhinestone raindrops . . . I can't believe you paper pieced that unbrella . . . great job!!!

    P.S. . . thanks for showing me how to put links on my blog page last Friday night . . .

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  34. ChristieApril 7, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    Congratulations on the DT! Excellent news! I adore the card!
    I hope you had fun shopping and eating at the Cheesecake Factory!

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  35. NatalieApril 8, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Congratulations Alex. Love your card too. x

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  36. Charmaine (CharmWarm)April 8, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    WOO HOO! Congrats, Alex! You are so deserving! Adorable card too! You go girl!

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  37. EmilyApril 8, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Congratulations Alex!!! Your card looks great! Love the colors! Cute image!

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  38. DeborahApril 8, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Wowzer Ale! You a such a rock star! Love the cqrd and your coloring is fab! Have fun! Hugs, Deb

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  39. Angie TiemanApril 8, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Congratulations!! That is very exciting news! Very sweet card too!

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  40. DianeApril 8, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    DOUBLE WOOHOO!!!! Congrats girl!
    Can't wait to see your wonderful creations with these cool stamps!

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  41. MarilynApril 11, 2009 at 7:46 PM

    Alex, I know I'm really really late in commenting - just behind on everything - but wanted to congratulate you on this exciting news!! Great opportunity for you - and you'll be so inspiring! Love this card you've designed too - the paper piecing is just beautiful!

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  42. VickiApril 24, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Congratulations on making the design team, woo hoo. Beautiful card, love how you used the paper.

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