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The Cutting Edge

There is a new challenge out there - I am sure you all know about it by now - its called The Cutting Edge, with Jackie Rockwell as the mastermind behind it!

I wanted to play and I needed a card for my Dad's 95th birthday and since I had some time today I went to work on it....

You can see it a little bit, but I used some subtly textured paper for the card base (got this from my friend Anita from My Papercraft World) and I use it sparingly, waiting for the right occasion. And clearly, the occasion could not be any better!




I used my Papertrey RainbowStripes die and partially sponged it ini orange. The numbers are Papertrey too. The balloons are Mama Elephant. The plaid on them I stamped with Hero Arts Plaid Background stamp with Delicata ink - wanted to get the textured dots form the inspiration card in. And lastly the sentiment is by Hero Arts - Essential Messages

I am also linking this card with Virginia's View - Die Cut
and I am adding this card to the Snippets Playground - add a snippet - my snippet is the balloons - used some left over card stock for them

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Kim Heggins said…
Wow...95, how exciting for your dad and your card is amazing. I love how you colored your dies, so striking and beautiful.
July 2, 2014 at 10:56 PM
Rahmat said…
Nice! I like how you have used the orange ink to create the gradient! Your dad will absolutely love it Cornelia!
July 2, 2014 at 11:38 PM
aufspapiergebracht said…
Guten Morgen ;))
Mein Vater wird dieses Jahr auch 95!! Unfassbar oder?
Eine tolle Karte zu einem tollen Anlass!!
Ganz liebe Grüsse Elisabeth
July 3, 2014 at 12:25 AM
Barb Ghig said…
God Bless your dad on his 95th...WOW!

I really love this card, Cornelia! The texture on your card base is amazing, and I love how you colored the Rainbow Stripes die (I 'need' that die)...it really makes the numbers pop! Fabulous color combo, too! I'll bet your dad is going to love this card!
July 3, 2014 at 2:51 AM
papierelle said…
Eine super tolle Karte für ein begnadetes Alter. Mögen noch viele schöne Jahre bei bester Gesundheit dazu kommen.
LG Gundi
July 3, 2014 at 3:09 AM
Kim M said…
That is a fantastic card! Your Dad will love it! 95? Wow! Great take on the inspiration card. I think you rocked it. :-)
July 3, 2014 at 6:38 AM
Kristie Goulet said…
Awesome card for your dad! He is going to love it and 95 is an amazing number to celebrate. xo
July 3, 2014 at 7:30 AM
hellerlittle said…
Hammer...95 und hoffentlich noch fit im Kopf !!!
Eine super Karte, so schön frisch und fröhlich
LG hellerlittle
July 3, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Amy Kolling said…
Oohhh, love the partically sponged stripes at the bottom! Your dad will love this I'm sure!! Thanks so much for playing along with the Cutting Edge Challenge!
July 3, 2014 at 4:23 PM
Deepti said…
Simply brilliant design, love ur play with colors and elements :)
July 3, 2014 at 5:10 PM
Karolyn at Paper Therapy said…
Wow!! What a lovely tribute to someone who has lived to 95 - holy smokes!! Love the ombre stripes - super cool! Thanks so much for playing with us at The Cutting Edge Challenge - we're so glad you did!! Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work!
July 4, 2014 at 2:56 AM
Marybeth said…
What a wonderful card for your dad! 95, wow Happy Birthday to your dad. Love this Cornelia!
July 4, 2014 at 9:42 AM
Virginia L. said…
Love your creative use of dies, Cornelia! The gradient is really lovely! So glad that you join the fun over Virginia's View Challenge! Happy 95th birthday to your Dad!
July 4, 2014 at 12:53 PM
Loll said…
So creative and fun Cornelia! Congrats to your dad on his 95th birthday ... wow!! Loll xx
July 5, 2014 at 2:06 AM
Di said…
Oh fabulous Cornelia! I bet your Dad loves this card! The orange stripes remind me of the vapour trails left by our RAF 'Red Arrows' acrobatic air display team.

Hugs, Di xx
July 5, 2014 at 5:49 AM
scrappymo! said…
Bet your Dad loved it. 95 is a fabulous age...he is doing something right! A lesson we all should start to learn!!!
July 5, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Anita in France said…
Oh my, Cornelia, this is such a cool card for your Dad's landmark birthday ... Happy Birthday to him! Those bold orange graphic swooshed stripes are fantastic behind the green numbers ... they just pop against it! So pleased you're enjoying the cardstock, my friend! Anita :)
July 5, 2014 at 3:33 PM
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