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My name, Karin, was pretty common when I was growing up...just not the spelling. Unless you are of German heritage like I am. So, I have spent my entire life answering the question, "What is your name"?... With, "Karin...with an "i"! Who knew it would come in handy all these years later when I went to name my blog.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Hambo Hop for Monica's Birthday

Hi Everyone,

I'm so excited to participate in a Surprise Birthday Hop for Monica Hunter! Monica is the owner of Hambo Stamps and tomorrow is her birthday. A few of us got together and decided to throw a little surprise party for her, and we would like you to join us! If you arrived here via Dina Kowal's blog, you are in the right place. Otherwise, start at the beginning with Jenn Cochren's blog so you don't miss out on any party fun. Every birthday has to have presents, and this one has one for you! One random hopper that completes the hop will receive a Hambo Birthday surprise! The winner will be announced at the Hambo Hoedown on Wednesday, August 17th.

For my card I inked up those darling little Party Chicks and the sentiment was a perfect fit.  Don't they look like they are ready to party?  I love those hats almost as much as their little faces :) 

Now I'm talking directly to you Monica, take a good look at that little paper rose in the corner, because I don't think it will look quite as good when it arrives by snail mail...lol. 


Now, on to Isabelle Mung's blog.
 

Happy birthday Monica and everyone have a wonderful weekend!

Birthday hop list:

Jenn Cochran


Beverly Cole

Leslie Hanna

Libby Hickson

Dina Kowal

Karin Martin

Isabelle Mung

Paula Riley

Nora Anne Robinson

Judy Rozema

Bonnie Sharp

Marcie Sharp

Lisa Spangler

Challenges for this card:
A Spoonful of Sugar-Birthday
Anything Goes Challenge-Birthday/Celebrations
Crazy Amigo-Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown-Birthdays
Make My Monday-Birds or Bugs
Victorine Originals-Birthday
Whimsy Inspirations-Ribbons and Bows

Details not listed above-Paper: The Paper Company, Basic Grey, Nestabilities, Punches:EK Success, Markers: Copic, Ribbon, brad and flower from my supplies.

43 comments:

leslie (crookedstamper) said...

Man, those are sweet chickies.I love how you did the flower + ribbon thing. Might have to steal, er, borrow that idea. :)

Monica Hunter said...

LOL Karin! Yes, the flower is lovely indeed! What a wonderful surprise to wake up to this blog hop, and see all of the awesome cards you ladies made! Those party chicks have always been one of my favorite designs, if not my very favorite, and they look terrific on your card here! Thanks SO MUCH for thinking of me on my birthday! You're the BEST!!

Beverly said...

Your Chic card is awesome! That little rosette on the ribbon is a sweet touch!

Judy Rozema said...

Thank you, Karin for being a part of the surprise today! Love all the patterns on your card!

Hetty said...

What a peep fun card and so festive and colorful.

Michelle said...

Great card!!! Those chicks are adorable....

Unknown said...

Great LO! Those birds are colored perfect! Love the DP too!

Jenn

Libby Hickson said...

Super duper cute card, Karin! Love all the details you added, especially that flower on the bow. Excellent!

Hey Hey Paula said...

Cute chicks for a special chick! Love what you did with the ribbon & rosette.

Jennifer Scull said...

what a precious little card! those birds make me smile! :)

Jackie Randolph said...

Hi Karin, OMGoodness, your card is just too cute!! Love these little chicks!! Perfect papers and layout to showcase them off!

Monica said...

Hi Karin,
How thoughtful of you to do that... and your card is so very sweet.

xxx Monica

paige said...

This is a fun and festive card - love the cheerful colors!

Ann said...

Very fun......so....who cares if the flower arrives not as pretty.......the cute card makes up for it.

Mary G. said...

Beautiful cheery card! Great design!!

Jackie Randolph said...

Love your ribbon and bow on this darling card Karin. Thanks so much for sharing and playing along with us on our first Whimsy Inspirations challenge!

Amanda R said...

So cute Karin and I love the paper you used, nice background! Hope you have a great weekend and I wanna see pictures of all the mulching you did!

Anonymous said...

Love the chickies AND I am always using those crystal bling dots...a perfect touch!

Dawn said...

Wow what a beautiful card! Love all the lovely bright colors!

Lindsey said...

Look at those cute baby birds! And the balloon! What a totally cute card.

Gail L said...

Great 'chick' card!

Debbie S. said...

Cute cute cute!!!

Inkerbelle said...

That's just totally adorable, Karin. Love the chicks in their lil' party hats and the rose that may (or may not) have gotten crushed. On yr card it looks perfect!

Jamie Dinnsen said...

Love those party chicks!

Margaret said...

I had a University friend whose name was also Karin (with a K and an i), and who was also German - lovely name! So,onto your card .... I love the way you have made your digistamp the centre of focus, and the sentiment matches it perfectly! To Monica via here - Happy Birthday

Linda . J said...

Beautiful card Karin love the colours and the gorgeous design.
Thank you for joining in our first challenge over at Whimsy Inspiration.
Hugs Linda

Anonymous said...

Super CUTE little chicks! Your card is so fun and colorful. Thanks for joining us at Whimsy Stamps first Inspiration Challenge.

Arlene said...

What a wonderful surprise BDay blog hop! Those party chicks are cute and fun!

Rose said...

Oh my gosh, I love everything about your card, the papers, ribbons, flowers, those adorable chicks and your awesome coloring, a fabulous piece of art!

Unknown said...

Love. This. Card. !!

Pat said...

Cute little chickies!! Love the b-day card, and happiest of birthdays to Monica!

Jacqueline said...

Thanks for taking part in this week's Make My Monday challenge with your lovely card - Jacqueline xx

1CardCreator said...

So cute Karin! Love those hats and I'm sure your rose will make it through the mail.

Naynay said...

Love this card - these little birdies are adorable!

Kimba's Kreations said...

Pretty card!

Gina Lindsay said...

I LOVE this card. The papers are great, the colors are beautiful!

I FINALLY was able to get my hands on some tack it over glue so that I can use the beautiful image you sent me. The only place I can find it is Michael's and the last four times I have been there they have not had any in stock. The lady I asked about it says lately it goes as fast as it gets there and asked me what was so special about it. I still didn't get a bottle but one of my co-workers is a fellow stamper and she brought me a bottle. I am hoping to get it colored in the next few days or so.

Micki said...

This is super cute. Love the colors..... cute cute cute!

Emily Leiphart said...

This is adorable, Karin! I really love how you placed the rose inside the bow.

Anonymous said...

This is so fun and festive! Great colors and I love all the different patterns in the papers. Thanks for sharing this with us at Tuesday Throwdown! :-

Antoinette said...

Such a fun card!! Thank you for joining us for the Anything Goes Challenge. Hope to see you again for our next challenge! Good Luck! Hugs Annie xXx

Cheryl said...

So cute! I love the great DP you used and your coloring is awesome.

Marilyn (stampwithMJ) said...

Oh my! How fun & cute! Great colors and papers! Thanks for joining us for the Victorine Originals challenge!

Hank Hendricks said...

This is so cute card. Beautiful design. I want to design like this for the Plastic cards, if you don't mind. I like it.

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