Saturday, August 1, 2009

Happy Anyaversary!!

It is so exciting to be a part of this spectacular blog hop!!

I chose to use Annika from the Wild Sprouts collection. I am so proud that it was my suggestion that was picked to name that collection and I am so very excited about the two new additions to it. Have you seen Megan and Bree? OH MY GOODNESS - they are adorable.

I used Prismacolor markers to color her and the decorative paper is American Crafts. I chose a clean and simple layout to the card. I drew in a bow to make it appear that she is carrying birthday gifts, instead of books.

And this is my daughter's card. She chose her very favorite Miss Anya stamp.


Thanks for stopping by on your way through this birthday bash! We appreciate your visit.


56 Encouraging Thoughts:

Claireabelle said...

Fabulous card, really fresh looking (if ya know what I mean!)
Fabulous
x

the paper bug said...

Cute cards! I love that your daughter made a card. It's really sweet. ;)

~*Joni said...

Awwww! That's right!! You are the Wild Sprouts namer! :D I love that DP behind Annika, she is my fave from that line. ;) Wonderful job Mel, I love that HollyAnne joined in on the fun - her card is sooo cute as well.

Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä said...

The bow is fab alteration. I think I just might try that myself.

Tracey Feeger said...

Great cards. Love the WS one.
mwah
Trace

Brocéliane said...

2 beautiful cards:)

Jenn said...

Awesome cards! You and your daughter both did a fabulous job!!

Danni said...

Cute cards!

Cindy Haffner said...

Lovin both cards!!

Caro said...

You and your daughter show us so nice cards ! Thanks !

Jackie said...

So simple and sweet! I just love these two, great job!

Anna said...

Adorable! Love the layout on your top card!

Lynda Nielsen said...

Both cards are marvelous! and how exciting to be able to help name the "Wild Sprouts"
Hugs
Lynda =)

kadie said...

How fun to have your DD play along too, Melissa! I think both cards are sooooo adorable!!

Callie said...

i LOVE your card... simple and classic and clean.

Angela Knopf said...

I love love love Annika, she's so cute! Brilliant that you created a bow for her books to look like presents. Such a great card!

And your daughter totally rocked Miss Anya!

Tasha said...

Hey Mel both cards are fabulous. I love your card the colours are awesome and i love the layout ad colouring. Your daughters card rocks it up too, klovely flowers and fab colouring again!
awesome birthday hop
love tasha xx

Sheri Gilson said...

Adorable cards~great job ladies!!

Carrie said...

So cute. How creative to draw a bow on the books.

Rose said...

Both cards are wonderful! Your daughter is really talented!

scrapn_momof2 said...

Both cards are adorable. our daughter's card is cute!!

JenRaff said...

Both lovely cards! How sweet your daughter stamps with you!

Kim said...

Super cards melissa! I just got teacher anya and I can't wait to ink her up. So cute!

KanataNewf said...

Love how you altered her books! Both cards are fab!

Lorie said...

Wonderful cards, and that was very clever to sketch in a bow for the prezzie she's holding! Great job!!

Petraso said...

Fabulous card thanks for the visit in your blog

Sprytebyrd said...

Wonderful cards! I love them both! You've both chosen perfect colors!
Dee

niteowl77 said...

the bow is a very nice touch. You daughter did an excellent job with the colors on her card!

WickedPixie said...

They are both such pretty cards! I love how you turned the books into presents! And I love the flowers layered on the circles on your daughter's card!! :-)Traci

StampinCathy said...

Adorable cards and how cool that your daughter made a special one too.

Sparkplug17 said...

What cute cards!

Sandra MacLean said...

Oh how cute!! I love the fact that you and your daughter stamped together for this hop! I can't wait till mine is a little older and can appreciate the Anya's a bit more! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Cute cards! That was so nice to stamp with your daughter.

Suzanne said...

Gorgeous cards Melissa love the GF stamps can't wait for the new ones. Sue :o)

RiNNE said...

These two cards are sooo, soo cute!

Kajsa said...

So fun with an Anya blog hop!
I look forward to go through your whole blog later on.

Javablustamper said...

I just LOVE these creations!! They are SO cute!!! So glad you could join in the fun!

Elena said...

Annika is so cute and precious! And your daughter is so talented! Love her card too!

Scrappy said...

oh those are so cute! Love 'em!

MiamiKel said...

Terrific job on your cards!

Angie said...

Wonderful card Mel! I love that you came up with such a wonderful name for the stamps, Wild Sprouts is just right! And your daughter did a wonderful job on her card too! I love that miss Anya!

Randi said...

Love your Annika card! Nice clean layout!! Love how Annika really stands out!
Your daughter's card is super cute. She has an eye for color!

Lisa Hjulberg said...

I love this clean and simple look... your design and color coordination are excellent! And your daughter's card is so cute, too. Lucky you to have a daughter who shares her mom's passion for stamping!

Amy said...

Love the little touch of altering you did to make the books into a gift, so clever! Fabulous cards!

crafty amy said...

Your daughter certainly takes after her mum :) To beautiful cards!

X Amy X

Carisa said...

adorable

Stephanie J said...

I love how your card is so crisp looking, without being harsh - the teensy bit of black mixed with all that white really makes the colours you did use pop! Your daughter's card is super cute, too - I love the colours she chose, and her colouring of Miss Anya is awesome!

Jessica Diedrich said...

These are awesome! So glad you could join us and that your daughter could participate too...that is so cute!

Peggy said...

Beautiful cards!! It is so sweet that your daughter participated too!!

Tanya said...

What wonderful cards!! It is so nice to have your daughter crafting with you. My daughter does crafts with me to when she is not studing :)

Mary Giles said...

Fabulous cards Melissa. I love the clean designs and great coloring job.

Cheryl Walker said...

I love both of these!!! Great job hun!!!

Hugs,
Cheryl

Pam Varnell said...

Love both cards. Great job.

Unknown said...

super cuteness!

Jodi said...

Cute card Melissa ~ and how fun having your daughter participate as well.

Jenn Borjeson said...

So cute! And it IS cool that you were the name-picker! :o)

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