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Sentimental Sundays / I can see clearly

I can see clearly now the rain is gone..... Once again I have a song stuck in my head. Why is it that the song is my head is never a "cool" song?

The new Sentimental Sundays challenge is "I Can See Clearly Now - Use a clear element on your card".

I paired up the challenge with my need for a card for 9-year old boy's birthday. (My where has the time gone? I remember when he was born!)




For my clear elements I used a clear button, clear dew drops, and Crystal Effects (does that count?).

Stop by the Sentimental Sundays blog to download your free sentiment set from Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs. We would love you to join the challenge. Please link your card with a clear element for your chance to win. You can see the details on the Sentimental Sundays blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Challenges for this card:


Supplies:
  • Image: Birthday Turtle digital image from Bugaboo Stamps, Close To My Heart It's Your Day
  • CS & Papers: Georgia Pacific CS, Close To My Heart Splendor paper pack, Bazzill Basics Carob Cream CS
  • Inks: Close To My Heart chocolate
  • Tools: Prismacolor pencils & OMS, Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU edge punch
  • Embellishments: Lustre Gems, misc. clear button, Crystal Effects, Close To My Heart natural hemp (stars hand cut)
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Comments

Karen B. said…
This little guy is so cute, and I'd say glossy accents count as a clear element! Great shine, great coloring.
July 10, 2010 at 10:50 PM
Annika said…
Such a cute lil' turtle! A perfect boy card, love those papers BTW and great layout too!!
Hugs
Annika
July 11, 2010 at 4:28 AM
Michelle said…
Fantastic card, such a fun image! Your colouring looks amazing and I love those papers too.
July 11, 2010 at 4:43 AM
Joanne Gilch said…
Adorable card! Love the layout and all the 'cool' papers.
July 11, 2010 at 6:25 AM
Kathy Braun and Lucky said…
The turtle is so cute and since it says "crystal" that usually goes with crystal clear so yes it counts. Great card.
July 11, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Stephanie Zito said…
Another beautiful creation Cheryl!
July 11, 2010 at 9:22 AM
Stacy Walker said…
Wonderful card. Thank you for joining us at the 2 Sisters Challenge. I can't wait to see your next creation. Sorry about the inlinkz tool. I will make sure that your entry is added to the challenge prize draw.
July 11, 2010 at 10:14 AM
Joanna K said…
Oh, I love it, Cheryl! The button is as cute as a.. err.. button??? ;-P The image is really sweet, too. I am sure the birthday boy will love it! x
July 11, 2010 at 10:22 AM
The Crafty Goat Girl said…
Beautiful card Cheryl, love the little image, so cute! hugs Heidi xx
July 11, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Karin said…
Darling card Cheryl, and inventive interpretation of the "clear" concept! Awesome :)
July 11, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Jeanette said…
Hi Cheryl, Adorable card. I especially like how you made a landscape from papers. Nice.

Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations challenges.
July 11, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Claudine Poch said…
This is so sweet! Cute image, nice papers, and nice layout. Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations. We are also have a punch challenge this week at the Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge. http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com
July 11, 2010 at 3:38 PM
Anesha said…
Adorable card, your colouring is super and great use of those clear elements.
July 11, 2010 at 3:46 PM
Ann English said…
Super cute! Isn't it amazing how swiftly those years go?! Love this cloud DP-must find some of that!
July 11, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Kimberly S said…
This is so cute Cheryl, I'm sure he'll love it! Time sure does fly by, doesn't it? lol
July 11, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Crafty Creations said…
How cute is that turtle??? OMGosh - love the balloons wrapped around him! Great cloud background and your clear elements are perfect :) :)
Maria
July 11, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Shelly Schmidt said…
Fantastic card for a boy- they do grow like weeds- and when they get a little bigger, you think...how do they eat so much? LOL TFS
July 11, 2010 at 8:51 PM
jaimie said…
Hi Cheryl,

Sorry for the language, i'm from belgium, but I try :-)

First time hereon your blog,
and wow you make lovely cards!!

I follow your blog now, very nice work!

Greetings, Jaimie
July 12, 2010 at 5:04 AM
Anonymous said…
great card Cheryl, so cute!
July 12, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Meg said…
So cute! Love the coloring on the turtle and the fun, perfect-for-a-boy color combo!
July 12, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Trish Hughes said…
love it, love it!!! thanks so much for playing along with HFOS and IDIC!!!
Trish
July 12, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Kathy said…
How cute, perfect for a boy. Love the turtle image, just makes me smile.
July 12, 2010 at 2:48 PM
Marlene said…
How stinkin' cute!!! Happy birthday to your nine year old!

Oh no...now I've got that song in my head!! AAACK!!!
July 12, 2010 at 2:57 PM
Susan (peebsmama) said…
What a fun and happy birthday turtle.
July 12, 2010 at 3:52 PM
cindy said…
Love that little turtle. Cute card
July 12, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Christiana said…
Aw, I love turtles and this little guy is fabulous! Great job, Cheryl!
July 12, 2010 at 11:06 PM
1CardCreator said…
Sweet sweet card! I love the crystal effects on him too. Perfect card for a 9 year old! Thanks for sharing. ~Diane
July 13, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Alicia said…
Very cute! Perfect for a boy's birthday! Thanks for joining us at I Did It Creations!
July 13, 2010 at 9:58 AM
Padster said…
Thats' one turtley cute card - Thanks for joining us at I did it Creations this week
Hugs,
Debbie x
July 13, 2010 at 1:28 PM
Inger said…
Thank you for stopping by my freebie blog and your kind comment!

♥ Greetings, Inger :)
July 13, 2010 at 3:39 PM
Rosanne said…
Such a cute card!
July 13, 2010 at 8:28 PM
Penny said…
Just lovely, thanks for playing in the I did it creations special occasions challenge this week.
pen
July 14, 2010 at 2:20 AM
Micki said…
Girl, you have such a gift to picking perfect paper, embellishments and of course your coloring. Love scrolling through your blog..... beautiful card. Love that turtle, lol and your colors are perfect. hugs
July 14, 2010 at 12:36 PM
Rae Anne said…
We featured this card and a link to this post on the Bugaboo Stamps blog: http://bugaboostamps.blogspot.com/2010/11/11242010-wendesdays-around-web-waw.html. MWAH!
November 24, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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