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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Elephant Shaped Bday Card

Created this Elephant Shaped Birthday Card using whimsy shades of green for a friend whose birthday is on St. Patrick's Day. Added a Shamrock.
























chalk: Stamp N Plus Lime & VersaMark - on Shamrock
Cricut cartridge: 
   Birthday Bash 4 1/2" Elephant - used Gyspy to make shaped card, 2" Flag from Cat page,
   Designer's Calendar 1" Shamrock
ink: Memento Tuxedo Black <-- my old
paper: my new -> Recollections Kraft cardstock - base - shaped card, flag, Shamrock
   my scraps -> cardstock - couple different shades of green, pink, white
Stampin' Up: Teeny Tiny Wishes sentiment "happy birthday"
wiggle eyes: 2

Entering this into the following challenges:
3/10 Bitten by the Bug 2 So Lucky Shamrock unlim 3/4
3/10 Kraft Journal Folds or Shapes unlim 3/4 
3/10 Simon Says Stamp & Show Ch: By the Numbers unlim my#is1 1 Elephant,1 flag,1 Shamrock 3/4 
3/10 The Sisterhood of Crafters Birthdays Ch lim3 3rd 2/27
 
3/11 Paper Take Wkly Anything Goes Opt Extra Spec Female unlim 3/5

3/12 Simon Says Stamp A Bit O' Green lim5 2nd 3/6

3/13 A Blog Named Hero Ch21 Just Make Your Own! unlim made my own elephant shaped card 3/1
3/13 Crafty Ribbons Ch40 Anything goes w/ Ribbon unlim 2/28

3/14  Little Scrap Pieces Fun Fri Bday Ch 3/8
3/14 QKR Stampede Ch29 Show Us the Green/St Patty's Day lim3 2nd 3/8

3/15 2 Sisters Ch134 Pastels unlim 3/9-15
3/15 Glitter & Sparkle Ch23 St Pat's/Use some green unlim 3/10
3/15  Hiding In My Craft Room HIMCR88 Super Scraps Sat lim3 2nd 3/9  
3/15 Robyns FetishCh150 Bday cards 3E (#1) 3/10

 3/16 Red Carpet Studio RCS27 Leprechaun Card Ch w/ 2 shades of Green unlim 3/10
 
3/17  Craftin Desert Divas Craft It Up & Link It Up unlim 3/4 
3/17 Crafty Boots Old, New, Borrowed or Blue unlim 3/4-17 12noon 
3/17 Paper Playtime Ch5 Anything Goes unlim 3/4-17
3/17 Victorine Originals Ch54 Anything Goes unlim 3/4-17

3/20 Cut It Up Ch4 Dr Seuss Insp by one of his books + die cut 3/8-20


3/21 Cardztv It's So You CTV Stamps DT Ch26 Use Your Fav Colors my daughter's fav color is green 3/8-21 noon EST
3/21 Choc Coffee Cards Ch34 Banners lim3 2nd 3/8-21
3/23 Chalk-Ah-Lot Cafe Ch31 Incl Green & Chalk unlim 3/10
3/23 Creative Insp Paint Go Green unlim 3/10 
3/23 Gingerloft GL The Color Green unlim 3/10

3/31 DLART Thankful Thurs Mar Linky Party unlim 3/7-31
3/31 Pin & Tack Spark Your Creativity Now! Ch7 Anything Goes unlim 3/1-31
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38 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 10, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    What a sweet little elephant! Thank you for linking up to Tara's first Linky Party over at Craftin Desert Diva's.
    Robin
    http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

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  2. ScrappyHappyMommyMarch 10, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    What a sweet card. I love the added shamrock. thanks for joining us at Cut It Up Challenges this week for our Dr. Seuss inspiration.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I love your elephant-shaped card! So cute!
    Thanks for linking it to Cut it Up Challenges!
    Evelyn

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  4. Pamela March 10, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Love your card thanks for sharing with glitter n sparkles

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  5. SharonMarch 10, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Great elephant shaped card!!! Thank you so very much for joining our 'So Lucky Shamrock' challenge at BBTB2 and for playing with us at Paper Playtime!!!! :)

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  6. SharonMarch 10, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Oh my! I totally missed where you entered this one at CTVS! Thank you so very for joining our 'It's So You' challenge!!! :)

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  7. Lorraine AMarch 10, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Gorgeous card Melissa :) the elephant is very cute :)

    Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge
    Luv
    Lols x x x

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  8. AnonymousMarch 10, 2013 at 3:38 PM

    Love your bright green elephant with his shamrock. Cute, cute. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. Stephanie

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  9. Deonna BMarch 10, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I love shaped cards and i love this one. Thank you for sharing with QKR Stampede this week.

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  10. Kelly LloydMarch 10, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Super cute card. Thanks for joining in our challenge at crafty ribbons
    Hugs Kelly dt

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  11. Dee's Craft RoomMarch 10, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Cute little shaped card. Thanks for playing along with Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  12. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMarch 10, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Great fun shaped card. Ideal for a youngster. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. So glad you enjoy our challenges. Tracy x

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  13. DIANA L.March 10, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Too cute -- Love the green elephant shaped card.
    Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes March Linky Party
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  14. Darlene March 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    What a cute creation Melissa! LOVE the elephant! Thanks so much for joining us at The Sisterhood ‘BIRTHDAY’ challenge and please come back again soon!
    Darlene
    one of the 'Sistahs'
    The Sisterhood of Crafters
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  15. craftymrsMarch 10, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Cute card! That elephant is perfect for the challenge! Thanks for coming to play over at Cut it up!

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  16. KarenMarch 10, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Adorable card! Love that elephant! Thanks for playing along at Cut It Up Challenges! :)

    Karen
    craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com

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  17. abusybee - DoubleClick ConnectionsMarch 10, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Cute elephant! Great shape and love this shade of green! Thanks for joining us over at Little Scrap Pieces! DT Member Carri~Abusybee

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  18. MichelleMarch 11, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    This is a very cute elephant. I love how you made it in the shape of the elephant. Thanks for sharing at The Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog. Good Luck!!

    Michelle (DT)

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  19. Susan EdwardsMarch 11, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    What a cute Irish Elephant! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2.
    Susan

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  20. BrendaMarch 11, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    OMGosh this is just too dang cute! I so love the elephant holding the shamrock banner, how clever of you to do that! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 ;-)

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  21. Lizzie LaineMarch 11, 2013 at 9:25 PM

    So cute and fun!

    Thanks for joining us at Cardz TV Stamps:)
    Elaine
    CTVS DT

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  22. AnonymousMarch 12, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    I love your elephant! The little flag out of his trunk is a fab idea. Thank you for playing along at Chocolate, Coffee and Cards.

    Nadja

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  23. Scrappin Rabbit DesignsMarch 12, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Super cute! Love the elphant and little flag in his trunk. :) Thanks for playing along with us at Cut It Up.
    ~Tami

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  24. GailMarch 12, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Cute Elephant shaped card Melissa! Don't own the Birthday Bash cartridge - love using the Gypsy - fun card! Enjoy your day!

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  25. cheironMarch 12, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    Fun elephant, perfect for a St. Paddy's birthday! Thanks for playing along with the Bit O'Green Challenge this week over on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!

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  26. Susan HoganMarch 12, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    How cute. Thanks for sharing at Gingerloft for our green challenge.

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  27. KarenMarch 13, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Melissa, thanks so much for joining the challenge at CTVS & lsp this week with your totally adorable card! OMG how great is the little ele with the shamrokc... I just got the birthday bash cart and I LOVE it. Karen

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  28. FierypixiedustMarch 13, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    I love this little green elephant!! The eyes are a great touch! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Paper Playtime!

    -Mee Chelle

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  29. JoanneMarch 14, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Ahhhh, this is sooooo cute! Love the elephant shape, adorable. Perfect card for you friend's b-day on St. Patrick's Day. So happy to have you back again at CC&CC. We appreciate your support! Aloha, Joanne.

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  30. MigdaliaMarch 14, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Simply ADORABLE!!
    Thanks for linking it to Cut it Up Challenges!
    Migdalia
    CIU DT

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  31. craftygrannyMarch 15, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    This is great he's so cute. Thanks for sharing with us at glitternsparkle hugs trisha x

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  32. TonyaMarch 15, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Love your elephant. He's adorable! Thanks for joining us at Red Carpet Studio.

    Tonya CDT

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  33. Crea-SandraMarch 16, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Great idea, love the elephant!
    Thanks for joining us at Red Carpet Studio!
    Hugs Sandra

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  34. Kay DaltonMarch 16, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    thats realy cute,thanks for joining us at Glitter n sparkle x

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  35. BeeceecreativityMarch 16, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    adorable and too cute.. thanks for playing along at RCS

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  36. Emily D.March 19, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    What a fantastic card!! Super super cute!! Thanks for joining us at CI Paints!!

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  37. ChristyMarch 20, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Soooo cute! Thanks for joining us at Cut It Up :) :) :)

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  38. Cindy GrohMarch 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    Very cute. What a lucky friend you have. Thanks for linking up at Chalk Ah Lot

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