Wednesday, 29 April 2009

WHIFF OF JOY CHALLENGE - STARS AND STRIPES

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This weeks Whiff of Joy challenge is a theme - stars and stripes. At first I was flummoxed (easy for me I know but there you go lol) as I've never made a "stars and stripes" themed card before. Thank goodness for good old Basic Grey - this card could not be more further from the stereotypical stars and stripes theme but it has stars ..... and it has stripes (okay so it has some circles too lol).
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I've made this card for our Ben's 4th birthday towards the end of May, he just loves his "skooootah" so this card will really appeal to him. A few Sizzix stars and a few spare buttons and the card was done. Another view of the card.
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The inside - same old same old I'm afraid, the layout on the front I've carried through to the inside.
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Recipe:
Stamps: Whiff of Joy Oakley with Scooter, sentiments are from the Birthdays set of Scrappy Cat stamps from Hobbycraft
Papers: Basic Grey Granola
Tools: Martha Stewart Zigzag border punch, Sizzix stars die, Tim Holtz distressing tool
Embellies: Not much this time - a few buttons from my button box and a piece of Anita’s ribbon.


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95 comments:

  1. Alex29 April 2009 at 07:34

    Cool card Bev!
    I like the color combination!
    Hugs, Alex

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  2. annemarie29 April 2009 at 07:38

    oooh wow this card is gorgeous i like the sketch and the colors

    hugs Annemarie

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  3. Nyten29 April 2009 at 07:40

    A really cool card!!
    Hugs Linda:))

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  4. Kort og Søm29 April 2009 at 07:48

    Wow.what a grest card! Just love that paper.
    Fredrikke :o)

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  5. Fern29 April 2009 at 07:50

    What a great card Bev.
    Love the stars and buttons.
    Papers are divine.

    Love Fern xx

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  6. Diffirent Shades Of Life29 April 2009 at 07:51

    You never let me down Bev an amzing card every-time, you really are an inspiration.
    hugs
    Sue x

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  7. Lia29 April 2009 at 07:55

    wow bev, your card is cool rally a card for young boys
    hugs Lia

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  8. cats whiskers29 April 2009 at 07:58

    What a great card Bev, love that WOJ image and the papers are a perfect match
    Hugs Jacqui x

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  9. LOUISE29 April 2009 at 08:00

    Gorgeous card bev, love the image, and the colour combo is great. Lou x

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  10. Heather29 April 2009 at 08:02

    Gorgeous card Bev (thought I was seeing thing for a moment - just whizzed over from my blog where I just posted a card using the Granola papers). Fabulous creastion and I just love the embellies especially star that you have stamped with all the sentiments.
    hugs Heather xx

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  11. Anonymous29 April 2009 at 08:08

    awesome babe, love it to bits and i am sure that Ben is going to be over the moon with it.. i was a bit stumped to by the challenge but hey girl you rocked it!
    huggles rachxx

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  12. Sandra29 April 2009 at 08:15

    Morning Bev....fantastic card and Ben will love it,
    Have a lovely day
    San x

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  13. Karen29 April 2009 at 08:35

    Gorjus absolutely gorjus. Love those colours and papers. Fantastic

    Love Karen xxx

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  14. Daisy Chain29 April 2009 at 08:36

    Great card Bev. I'm sure Ben will just love it. What more could a boy want. Great take on theme.

    Hugs Debbie xx

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  15. Yvonne29 April 2009 at 08:39

    What a fab card. I love it. the image is perfect for this, any boy would love this card. the colours are so lovely too.

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  16. Aina29 April 2009 at 08:40

    Wow, such a cool card! Love the colour combination, and the image :O)

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  17. Moni29 April 2009 at 08:48

    Gorgeous card, and love the papers and the image is so sweet. Great colouring! Hugs, Moni

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  18. debby400029 April 2009 at 08:51

    Oh he is gorgeous and wonderful colours.
    Luv
    Debby

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  19. Karin29 April 2009 at 09:00

    Wow, this one is gorjus! Blue is my favorite colour..

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  20. Tab29 April 2009 at 09:09

    Ooooh I just love your card hun! Fab image and those papers are delish! Lovin' all the stars and stripes theme!
    Hugs Tab xxx

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  21. Pati29 April 2009 at 09:31

    Dear Bev

    For me it's always very difficult to make a card for a boy/man. You have done a wonderful card, congratulations! Thank you for always inspiring me and so many other ladies. ;-)

    BIG hugs & have a successful day!
    Pati

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  22. Linanna DESIGNS29 April 2009 at 09:33

    Good morning Bev, i hope its sunny your neck of the woods. The sun is out here but not sure how long it will last. Wow Ben is going to love this card, its stunning hunny. I love the scooter whiff of joy image and those scrumptious papers. Hope you have a good day, hugs Linda x

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  23. Monique29 April 2009 at 09:46

    What a beautiful card. Love the colors you used.

    xx Monique

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  24. Victoria29 April 2009 at 09:57

    Such a fabulous card Bev. Love this image and the DP you've used. I'm sure Be will love it!
    Hugs, Vicky x

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  25. Tasha29 April 2009 at 10:02

    Fabulous card Bev, love the image and your perfect colouring! The layout is great and i love the stars
    love tasha xx

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  26. Unknown29 April 2009 at 10:06

    Very cool interpretation of the challenge Bev .. not an easy one this week but you have really come through as ever :-)
    Pauline x

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  27. Nannieflash29 April 2009 at 10:10

    Wow Bev, young Ben will absolutely adore this card, I bet you anything he wont let it out of his sight. Its absolutely gorgeous, the colours are very much a boy thing. Well done love and hugs Shirleyxxxx

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  28. DawnMarie29 April 2009 at 10:33

    Hi Bev, this is a beautiful card, such a great stamp and a great twist on stars and stripes, it would have been so easy to go for the literal stars & stripes. I love how you carry your theme through to the inside of the cards too. Hugs Dawn Marie.xx

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  29. Beata Ewa29 April 2009 at 10:34

    Such a lovely card!! Cool motif and great color combination!

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  30. Riet29 April 2009 at 10:36

    Wowww Bev,what a beautiful boycard,l love the stamp and colours.

    zo mooi..........
    Hugs Riet.xxx

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  31. Mina29 April 2009 at 10:44

    what a brilliant card Bev, I love WOJ boy stamp and this is a fantastic one...fantastic colouring as allways xxx

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  32. Debbie29 April 2009 at 10:47

    Wow, for your first stars & stripes card, you nailed it... Beautiful card as always, love the colors, the layout and your coloring is amazing.

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  33. Chrissie29 April 2009 at 10:48

    Such a lovely card Bev, perfect for little Ben's birthday!
    Such a cute image and love the colour combination on this one too.

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  34. Unknown29 April 2009 at 11:01

    A great card for a boy - I love seeing cards for boys as mine are always rubbish!
    x

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  35. sue29 April 2009 at 11:10

    great card, always love to see boys cards for inspiration
    sue
    x

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  36. Anne29 April 2009 at 11:10

    Stunning card Bev

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  37. craftyb29 April 2009 at 11:24

    Fab guy card Bev! Hope Ben loves it...don't they grow so darn fast! bx

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  38. Katy29 April 2009 at 11:38

    Cool colour combo Bev, and lovely image too. I'm sure Ben will love it!

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  39. scotspanda29 April 2009 at 12:14

    fabby card babes, the papers are fan and perfect for any young man :o)

    lotsalove

    Amanda xx

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  40. Desire Fourie29 April 2009 at 12:22

    This just fits the challenge perfectly and its such a great card for precious Ben. Hugs from Desire

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  41. Bea29 April 2009 at 12:23

    absoulutly stunning I love the colours
    Bea x

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  42. Joy29 April 2009 at 12:28

    How cool is that for a four year old and how proud he must be to have such a talented mummy. Love the distressing! xx

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  43. Danielle29 April 2009 at 12:43

    Fantastic boy card Bev - I love it! Such a great image and the colours and stars work so well!
    Hugs, Danielle

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  44. Tracey29 April 2009 at 12:52

    Love these colours together Bev! A gorgeous card! xx

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  45. Craft Addicted29 April 2009 at 13:00

    great card, i love the colors

    hugs

    zehavit

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  46. Dena29 April 2009 at 13:04

    Bev, what a super card for that little fellow. I like the unique way you did the stars with the writing on them and such. Wonderful color combo also.

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  47. Sally29 April 2009 at 13:22

    Bev,
    What an awesome little boy card.

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  48. amanda stokes29 April 2009 at 13:39

    Hi Bev!wow this is a fab little boys card!
    hugs amanda xx

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  49. Joey29 April 2009 at 13:40

    Beautiful card bev, love the colours and dp. Perfect boys card. Joey.x

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  50. nessy29 April 2009 at 13:50

    wow!! love the papers and that image is so perfect for a little boy ~beautifully coloured bev
    vanessa xx

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  51. mueppi29 April 2009 at 14:02

    Wow..... Bev
    your card is great like allways!
    Thanks for the good wishes!
    I feel better now!
    Hugs Gisela

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  52. Velta29 April 2009 at 14:06

    Ben will love this one!!!

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  53. jo29 April 2009 at 14:09

    oh its stunning hun, huggs jo x

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  54. Paula29 April 2009 at 14:45

    What a beautiful card for a boy a love it. love Paula.

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  55. kaylou29 April 2009 at 14:57

    Hi Bev
    love everything about this it's just fabulous.
    Hugs Kaylou xoxo

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  56. Kate's Makes29 April 2009 at 14:58

    Hi there, i found your blog through Dawn allpinkgirl's and noticed you're also a friend of Pops so have added you to my favourites, hope that's ok! Your cards are so gorgeous!! Kate

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  57. Macpurp29 April 2009 at 15:12

    oh this is beautiful! i love the colours. I am not brave enough matching up contrasting papers.
    Happy Birthday when it comes Ben xx

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  58. Nicola29 April 2009 at 15:43

    Ben is gonna love this skooootah, great card Bev - love this image and your fab detail. -x-

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  59. Cindy29 April 2009 at 16:00

    Too cute! Love the colors, and your coloring is spot on as well (as usual!). Hugs, Cindy E. xx

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  60. Nicole Bailey29 April 2009 at 16:06

    Oh Bev this card is adorable!
    Your coloring is flawless and you always pick out the perfect papers for your image.
    Love the layering and the edge distressing too!

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  61. Michele Roos29 April 2009 at 16:26

    Gorgeous card Bev. Love the image and the beautiful colouring. Hope you're having a lovely day. Hugs Michele x

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  62. Jacqueline (Sjakkie)29 April 2009 at 16:35

    Wonderful card, Bev, lovely colors.
    Hugs from Jacqueline

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  63. LINDA29 April 2009 at 16:35

    Super cute!! Love the image and your coloring is fab..as always..Great DP.
    Hugs, Linda

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  64. Wellnifty29 April 2009 at 16:45

    Fabulous card Bev, I bet Ben will love it,

    Chris x

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  65. Emily29 April 2009 at 17:09

    Oh wow Bev, this is a great birthday card for a 4 year old boy! He's gonna love it! The colors are perfect.

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  66. My'scardcorner29 April 2009 at 17:19

    Its lovely Bev and Im sure will be right up Bens street.. I love the way you do your inserts a lovely finishing touch.:0)

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  67. Donna29 April 2009 at 17:27

    Fantastic card for Ben Bev, he'll love it, its just perfect your little fella :) Donna x

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  68. Pop's Cards29 April 2009 at 17:34

    I love this one, gorgeous hun Hugs Pops x x x

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  69. Ila29 April 2009 at 17:47

    Your card is Totally Fabulous!!...Wonderful coloring and papers...totally perfect for a lucky little 4 yr old!!...Hugs, Ila

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  70. Sandra196829 April 2009 at 18:18

    Wow, your card is stunning! It's a real great "boy"card!

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  71. Pat29 April 2009 at 19:22

    Lovely card, great papers, sure Ben will love it.

    Pat xx

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  72. Kim Piggott29 April 2009 at 19:30

    Wow!
    Bev this is fantastic!
    Love your sweet beautifully coloured image. Gorgeous paper and such a fabulous design and detail!
    hugs
    kim x

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  73. Tanya29 April 2009 at 20:03

    this is very fun! I'm sure he'll love it!

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  74. Dawn Wheeler29 April 2009 at 20:35

    Wow Bev what a fabulous card ,i dont know why you were flumaxed babe is out standing as always ,hugs Dawnxxx

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  75. Sporty Stamper29 April 2009 at 20:36

    Love the coloring and colors on your card. I need to learn how to color like you.

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  76. Stephanie29 April 2009 at 20:44

    Just stunning Bev - so cool & Ben is gonna love it! xxx

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  77. Natalie29 April 2009 at 20:46

    Great card Bev. x

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  78. helen29 April 2009 at 20:58

    oh bev your grandson is going to love his scoootah card is just perfect, hope he has a happy birthday
    hugs
    helen x

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  79. Beryl29 April 2009 at 21:19

    It's a cracking card and I just know Ben will love it.
    Beryl xx

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  80. Debbie29 April 2009 at 21:34

    A great card Bev...I really struggle making cards for boys but you have done it beautifully, the colours and embellies are just perfect. Debbie x

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  81. CraftyC29 April 2009 at 22:03

    A fab boys card and coloured so beautifully. Great paper choice as well Bev!
    Clairex

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  82. Jeanette30 April 2009 at 01:27

    Perfection Bev! I am sure little Ben will love this! Hugs Jeanette

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  83. Kim30 April 2009 at 02:48

    Bev that is adorable! What a perfect card for you little Ben! :) Beautiful hun!!!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  84. 6 wacky women30 April 2009 at 05:20

    Awesome card, Bev.
    Your coloring is amazing!! I love all your fab details, the colors and beautiful papers.

    Karen x

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  85. Linnie30 April 2009 at 07:37

    fabby little boys card bev i just love it
    I am back from my short break i would just like to thank you for your wonderful design team card for the cute daisy may challenge you are soo talented.
    luv
    linniexxx

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  86. Cheryl30 April 2009 at 08:34

    Fantastic,love the colours and the look of stars and stripes together!!!
    Hugs xx

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  87. Janny30 April 2009 at 11:30

    oooh great Bev! lovely colourcombo!

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  88. Lynda Nielsen30 April 2009 at 11:38

    Oh how handsome! Won't some boy be a lucky one getting this. I LOVE the papers you used, and those stamped stars... WOW just fantastic!
    Hugs
    Lynda =)

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  89. Anonymous30 April 2009 at 16:23

    Just love this one hte colours are great and the sketch is wonderful
    lol Sue ccs

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  90. Kelly Schelske30 April 2009 at 19:12

    Such a fun boy card Bev, or masculine I should say, it's awesome!!

    Hugs, Kelly

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  91. Risa1 May 2009 at 00:39

    Super great job with the challenge and your card is awesome Bev!!!!
    hugs
    Risa:)

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  92. Marcea1 May 2009 at 00:49

    fab card babe - loving the tyres .... dunno why, but I do, lol
    -x-

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  93. Tammi1 May 2009 at 00:58

    Gorgeous papers and design...and fantastic coloring, wow! Amazing card! xx

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  94. Lacey2 May 2009 at 03:54

    So sweet! You did an awesome job with the challenge! You always give yourself a hard time :-)
    ~lacey

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  95. Elena2 May 2009 at 15:39

    What a fun card! Love the designer papers you used!

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