Monday, July 25, 2011

SRU Birthday BASH Blog Hop and Challenge


The Stamps R Us Challenge blog is now officially one year old and do we ever have a Birthday Bash for you!  Not only do we have our regular challenge but also a whale of a Blog Hop.

The challenge for the next two weeks at SRU has the theme of "Birthday".  Is that easy or what!  Our sponsor for the challenge is Whimsie Doodles - AND to help celebrate our birthday, they'll be giving our fans a 10% off coupon good for 30 days from the start of the challenge.  For your shopping pleasure, the code for the 10% discount is SRU10. 

Now, for the Birthday Bash Blog Hop........ We have a FANTASTIC list of sponsors!  I'm going to list all the sponsors but please go to the SRU Challenge blog to see all the fabulous prizes you can win - just make sure you're sitting down when you do this because you just won't believe it!!

Sponsors are Inspired Stamps, K n K Designs, The Stamping Boutique, Cardmadfairy's,Squidgi Digi, Michelle Perkett Studio, Tiffany Doodles, Clear Dollar Stamps, Bug A Boo Stamps, Through the Craftroom Door, Color Me Creative Classroom, Bizzy Bec's, Oozak, and Whimsie Doodles!!!!

Be SURE you leave some love on all the DT sites as we will EACH have one of the prizes drawn from our comments.  Also enter the challenge as there will be more prizes there.

If you came from Kathy's Lucky Stamper blog you're on the right track.  Be sure and check out the SRU Challenge blog to get the entire list of all the DT members so you can comment on each of the sites and also get a list of the SUPER prizes.  We'll announce the winners on Thursday.  

Your next stop on the Hop is MARILYN at One Stamping Fool.

Challenges:  Paper Sundaes (beachy or Summer), The Pink Elephant (Fun in the Sun) and Corrosive Challenges by Janet (All about Kids).

Hope you enjoy my little card using one of the Whimsey Doodles images.......Now have fun on the HOP!

Lynn
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78 comments:

  1. MonicaJuly 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    What a cute image and super papers. The charm looks perfect and I like his swimming trunks!

    xxx Monica

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  2. Kathy and LuckyJuly 25, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Love your card and that charm is so perfect for this card. Your coloring and clouds are perfection as always. Great stuff!!!

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  3. Marilyn WebbJuly 25, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Beautiful Lynn! I love the colors, they just pop right out at you, and awesome coloring!
    hugs
    Marilyn

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  4. Mary Anne / MA54KJuly 25, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    As I told Kathy on the last stop, I don't think that cards for little boys are always easy to do. This is such a wonderful image! You have colored to perfection.

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  5. Lynn McAuleyJuly 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    What a delightful birthday card with this sweet beach boy in his fishy trunks and fun flip flops, Lynn!! Your delicately sponged clouds behind him and soft sand under his feet are absolute perfection! And what a fabulous sentiment to turn this wonderful image into a sensational birthday design!

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  6. MargreetJuly 25, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Gorgeous card with that fab coloured boy in his cute swimming trunk!
    xxx Margreet

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  7. Linda AndersonJuly 25, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Ahhhhh, how adorable!! Love those bright beachy colors! They go perfectly with that sweet image!

    Linda

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  8. Anne TempleJuly 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Great sentiment with that image. Love the colors you chose for this cute birthday card.

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  9. Lisa OliverJuly 25, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Your use of color is fantastic! The designer paper is so cheerful and fun that any little boy (or his crafty mom!) would love it.

    The sentiment is perfect and I totally would want to CASE it with this image, too!

    Smiles, Lisa

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  10. BabetteJuly 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    The words and the little boy are the cutest together. Your card is adorable!

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  11. Lillian ChildJuly 25, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    What a delightful card, Lynn! Love the sand dollar!

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  12. ♥Gemma♥July 25, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I absolutely love this card hunni...love the fabbie papers you have used, great image which beautifully coloured & love the clouds too :D
    hugs and xxx

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  13. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Adorable! Love your coloring and stitching.

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  14. BeckyJuly 25, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I love this, so adorable, and love the sentiment.

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  15. Sandra DeFalcoJuly 25, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Lynn - How cute is this card!! Love your coloring and elements overall!
    ♥ Sandi's Blog!

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  16. TammyJuly 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Positively adorable Lynn! Your choice of dp is perfect for the sweet image.

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  17. Jan HunnicuttJuly 25, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    I love your birthday card Lynn and your clever sentiment too :)

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  18. TammyJuly 25, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    This is adorable Lynn!! I love your papers and that fabulous charm!
    Tammy

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  19. kayJuly 25, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Oh, WOW! you're card is just amazing! Love the clean lines on it as well as the colors used. Thanks for sharing and leaving sweet comments in my blog :)

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  20. sgcJuly 25, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Great card--great color combo!

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  21. ColletteJuly 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    This is absolutely adorable - love that sand dollar charm you added too!

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  22. mousekemomJuly 25, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Too cute! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!

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  23. CherylJuly 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Super cute! I love the charm and the clouds.

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  24. paigeJuly 25, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Sweet card! Love the sketch you used and the patterned papers! Your coloring on the image is amazing!

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  25. NanaConnieJuly 25, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    WOW! What a great card! Love thsoe papers. I definitely have to get over to Whimsy Doodles and get in on the sale. I also have to go sart the blog hop in the proper order. Then, I have to do a card for the challenge. Always need birthday cards!

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  26. AnneJuly 25, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    lovely card.. the patterns go so well together.. love the silver sand dollar charm it adds the finishing touch..

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  27. Elizabeth HartJuly 25, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Love this little guy and the perfect stitching (I never get such a straight line). So well coordinated with all the great elements you used. Love it!

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  28. Patti P.July 25, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    I love the sewing and that gorgeous charm with this adorable image is just perfect. Beautiful coloring, tfs.
    Patti

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  29. Linda SimpsonJuly 25, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    Stunning card as always Lynn, love the image and the papers are lovely too. :)

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  30. Carolina Girl (Cely)July 25, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    I have all boys so this is a great inspiration and I love to know where you got the sand dollar charm.? Oh Wow....I'm such a beach, water lover and this card yells ME!!

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  31. MarilynJuly 25, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Great card Lynn and look at those soft, fluffy clouds! Great job colouring and you always pick the best papers.

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  32. SheilaJuly 25, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Great card Lynn! Love that image so off to have a lookie! Great hop too! Sheila:)X

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  33. Paula S.July 25, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Lovely card! I like that blue dotted paper you've tucked inside... its adds a touch of surprise and the bold stripe and stitching too. Great!

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  34. TiggerbirdJuly 25, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Such a great card, I particularly like the colours you have used... so cool!

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  35. FayeJuly 25, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Oh Lyn, this is super. I love your paper choices. Perfect for the cute little guy. xxx

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  36. CarolJuly 25, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    What a cute little boy at the beach. I love your color choices. They look so cool and relaxing.

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  37. McCrafty's CardsJuly 25, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Fab card Lynn, I like the papers and that charm.
    Kevin xx

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  38. Maria@Crafty Cre8tionsJuly 25, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Terrific Lynn!!! Adorable image with his fishy swim trunks!! I LOVE the silver seashell too! What a great touch!!!!

    Maria :)

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  39. Carol LJuly 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    I love the way you colored this image with his surfin' shorts and flip-flops, and the DP you chose just rocks this card! It's so flippin' CUTE!

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  40. PeggysueJuly 25, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Your card is soooo cute! And I am thrilled about the chance to win one of these wonderful prizes!

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  41. KimberlyJuly 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Your card is charming....ha ha ..love the charm you used and the design is fab...tfs
    www.justwordz.ca

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  42. Sherry HickeyJuly 25, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Your card is delightful! Love the image, your stitching, colors -- everything!

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  43. AnonymousJuly 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    So sweet, love the bakers twine with the charm hanging from it.

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  44. Shannon WhiteJuly 25, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Lynn this is sooo darned CUTE!! 8-) Love your Wonderful coloring and you picked the Perfect dp's to go with this image! Love Love Love the Sweet sand dollar charm and the bakers twine, just the Perfect touch! 8-)

    Hugs
    Shannon

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  45. Susan SJuly 25, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    nice card - love the colors - so bright and festive

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  46. auntbeespicklesJuly 25, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Lynn, your coloring is really beautiful! wow, love your clouds and sand! Your card is really sweet!! Great creativity!
    Hugs, Sarah T

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  47. Georgia EhrmannJuly 25, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    adorable! I love your coloring and that sand dollar is the perfect touch!

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  48. MiamiKelJuly 25, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Oh what a fun card, Lynn! ONe of my fave papers from SU - well done! Gorgeous coloring! x00

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  49. StephanieJuly 25, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Cute male card

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  50. Gram's TreasuresJuly 25, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Love the cool colours you have used. Perfect for this image, and the hot weather we have been having.
    Joyce xx

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  51. GinnyJuly 25, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    love the colours on this fab card :)

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  52. ArleneJuly 25, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    The stripes remind me of canvas in the background at the beach. WELL DONE! Great fun card.

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  53. Billie AJuly 25, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    He is so cute and the sentiment is so darling sure goes well with this image. Great colors so darling.

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  54. jaydeeJuly 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Lynn, as always, your ability to find just the right background DSP amazes me. This is adorable. Fabulous coloring, too. Finally, love the stitching!
    hugs
    jaydee

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  55. ShersL84bedJuly 26, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Fun card, love the little charm, and the twine, and the stitching, so much creativity in this card. Nice job.

    Smiles Sher
    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  56. Cathy P in AZJuly 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Such a sweet colorful card! LOVE the LO and your sewing is perfect!

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  57. ShirleyJuly 26, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    What a really sweet card and what a really cute and pretty charm too! Love it~

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  58. K. JoyJuly 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Oh this is so cute! What a perfect boy/guy card!! Love the design. Thanks for sharing!!

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  59. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    I love the card. Especially, the paper patterns and colors. Thatnks for sharing

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  60. JennyJuly 26, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Such a cute image. Such a cute card! Thank you for sharing it with us at Paper Sundaes this week.

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  61. JulieJuly 26, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Absolutely adorable! Love the image, papers, and layout! Super cute!

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  62. ShelbyJuly 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    What a great card for a little boys! The colors are so cute and really make the card stand out

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  63. deesdesignsJuly 26, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Fantastic summer card - the sentiment is perfection! Love the color palette you used!!!

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  64. Joan ErvinJuly 26, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    I just love the papers and colors you used on this adorable card...they go perfectly with that sweet little boy image!!!!

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  65. Hannah LJuly 26, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    Such a cute card with the little boy and seashell. I really like the dots and stripes put together.

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  66. MargaretJuly 26, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I love the sentiment w/ the little boy! And his trunks are too cute! Wonderful summer card!

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  67. Sandy GJuly 27, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    Such an adorable card, reminds me of a day at the beach.

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  68. Moments by MarlaJuly 27, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I alway love seeing more little boy images and this one is fabulous! You did a fabulous job coloring and putting together all of the colors. Thank you for sharing!!

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  69. ribenarubyJuly 27, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Lovely boy image and super paper colours to go with it! Ruby x

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  70. sammiJuly 27, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Wonderful card! Love all the blue and the use of the Baker's Twine. The seashell charm is a perfect finishing touch! Thanks for providing us with such fabulous inspiration on this hop!

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  71. Karen HowardJuly 27, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    The sentiment goes perfectly with this image, so cute! Love your stitching, baker's twine and charm!

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  72. SusanLotusJuly 28, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    Cute card! I love the bright blue colour on this one.
    :) Happy summer to you!
    SusanLotus, bloghopper

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  73. ImkeJuly 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Sweet, sweet, sweet !! Thanks for playing along @ The Corrosive Challenge Blog.

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  74. CrystalJuly 28, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    So cute, LOVE your layout & that fantastic sand dollar charm! Thanks for joining us in Paper Sundaes "Summer" Challenge :)

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  75. CarrieJuly 31, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    this is so darling. love the colors

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  76. Sheri GilsonJuly 31, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Super cute!! Love how you created a birthday card with Koale!! Thank you so much for playing along with us at The Pink Elephant!!

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  77. JennipherJuly 31, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    love the patterned paper in this Lynn! Super-cut image. Everything goes together so well on this card. Great work.

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  78. JoAnnAugust 2, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Love your card. The image is adorable and the colors are perfect for it. TFS

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