~ Happy Birthday, Little Girl!! ~
May 23rd, 2010 by Holly McMillen
Jessica!!!
Let me gush for just a moment. Today is all about Jessica Knutsen. If you don’t know Jessica, she is the owner of There She Goes Clear Stamps. Almost two years ago, Jessica mentioned that she wanted to start her own stamp company. Having been a chat friend of hers for some time, I told her if she ever needed a design team, then I would love to be on board. So, I’ve been with her since the beginning and I half jokingly tell her that to get rid of me she’ll have to pry my TSG stamps from my cold dead fingers. Let’s hope that day doesn’t come!! 🙂
So, Jessica, when you read this…
Surprise!!!
The girls (Trendsetters) and I have been cooking up this little birthday blog bash for you. If you’ve arrived here from Lisa Henke’s blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, the party begins back on Chris Dark’s blog. You don’t want to miss this :).
Here is a card I made in Jessica’s honor:
Now, in my excitement, I totally forgot to add the “Happy Birthday” sentiment to the outside!! So, here it in now:
And a bit of a close up shot:
The background paper is handmade using copics and a sharpie.
Here are my deets:
Stamps: There She Goes’ Sweet Pea
Colors: GP White, Basic Black, Only Orange
Ink: Versamark, copics, white gel pen
Accessories: Wide gingham ribbon, border punch, scalloped oval punch, oval nestie, white embossing powder, button, orange embroidery thread, ruler.
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I’ve told Jessica on more than one occasion that if God had granted me a daughter, I would have wanted her to be just like Jessica. You are well love, little girl!!
Now here’s another surprise for Jessica…. the last stop on our birthday blog bash is none other than Jessica’s good friend and the official There She Goes cheerleader……… Kelli Hull! Hope you don’t mind, Jessica, but all the Trendsetters agreed to make Kelli an honorary Trendsetter for the day!! Surprise!! 🙂
Hugs!!
oh, wow! Holly, I loooooove this. so cheery and beautiful. thanks for organizing this fun birthday hop for Jessica!
This is SO gorgeous Holly! LOVE this awesome color combo, the layout and ribbon treatment, and of coursem, the stamps you used! Thanks so much for organizing this!!!
Applause for the mastermind behind this wonderful birthday blog hop bash for Jessica. I am sure she will be very touched. And thanks for the yummy eye candy – I love the vibrancy of your card. One doesn’t see orange diagonal lines like this very often – you rocked them!
~Meredith
Awww… love ya Holly! Thank you so much for this awesome blog hop, I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect birthday present. Thank you!!
What a wonderful tribute to Jessica 😀 Love the card and I’m sure she will too!
wonderful card and the orange really pops.
now THAT is a cool technique, holly! LOVE IT!
This is awesome Holly!!
Oooh, orange! I love working with this colour but girl, you have it mastered! What a gorgeous card and one that is sure to bring the biggest smile to Jessica’s face 🙂
Thank you so much for putting the blog hop and birthday surprise together! The suitcase was phenomenal, the hop went perfectly and you thoughtfulness just warmed my heart. What a great friend you are to Jessica and thank you so much for letting me be a part of her surprise 🙂
Hugs!!!
Fantastic card Holly, it’s the perfect birthday card, so bright and cheerful! Thanks for putting it all together, you’re lovely and if Jessica won’t be your daughter I will :D, might be difficult…. I think I’m probably the eldest LOL! Wonderful surprise for Jessica, I’m so glad she enjoyed it all. big hugs, Chris