Jan 30, 2013

Hey there! Today I’m hopping along with Ellen Hutson and friends to wish the mega awesome, super fabulous, amazing MS. JULIE EBERSOLE a happy 50th birthday! WOO! I still cannot believe that she is 50!!! Can you? (Shakes head in disbelief!)

So when I sat down to make her card I was thinking to myself that it just *had* to have washi tape on it. Because, well, Julie and I both agree that you can never have enough washi — we frequently get washi’d away! Ha.

Then I thought hmmmm, what else does a Julie card need? Well, I thought it needed to be a little clean and simple — not too much stuff. And it should have some color — yeah lotsa color! And most of all it should be happy and fun, so that when she sees it, it’s like getting a big ole hug.

So, here’s what I came up with!

so-fabulous-front

I wanted to make the washi tape look like crepe paper streamers, so I taped some down to my cutting mat and then used a craft knife to cut them into strips — making lots of wavy lines — I ended up getting 4 streamers per piece of tape, like so:

Washi crepe paper!

Then I just pulled up the cut pieces and popped ‘em on the card — here’s a closeup so you can see it better!

tape-clouseup

Next, I had to put a bird on the card — because if you know Julie, you know that she loves birds on things. Ha. So in this case, I went with a sassy owl – love her expression! — And I just had to put some bling in her hair. *wink*!

owl-closeup

Here’s a closeup of the coloring on the message! Just love this message! To do this, I scribbled markers on an acrylic block, then picked up color with a wet brush.

watercolor-closeup

After I colored over the message, I splattered on some leftover color all over the background to make confetti.

Last but not least, I trimmed a piece of triangle washi tape — actually, this tape inspired the colors for the whole card, ha! — and put a gem on the white triangle to point out the YOU. Just seemed to me like something Julie would do, no?

And that was that! As Julie would say *hugs self*.

Well Julie my friend, hope your birthday is as fabulous as you are! You really one fabulous chica, you know? Sending you a mondo squishy hug, sure wish I could give you one in person! Hope you have a super great day filled with lotsa love and laughter. And cake, of course! And here’s to 50 more!!! xo

Now, on with the hop! Your next stop is the super sweet Maile Belles — Hi Maile! You should have arrived here from Shari’s blog, but you can always head back to the beginning here in the CLASSroom with Ellen. Before you go, please feel free in leaving a birthday wish for her in the comments — I know she’d love it! :)

Supplies:

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28 Comments

Sue VanDeVusse January 30, 2013 at 4:21 am

Cute, cute, cute! Love the washi tape streamers, everyone knows how much Julie loves washi tape.

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maria f. January 30, 2013 at 5:03 am

Great card, prepared with so much thought. Love it, especially the washi streamers and the confetti.

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Grisel Blanco January 30, 2013 at 7:09 am

So sweet and festive! LOVE what you did with the washi to turn it into a banner!!! Happy birthday, Julie!!!! (:

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Cristina January 30, 2013 at 7:35 am

I love those washi streamers!

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Cindy C. January 30, 2013 at 7:46 am

Oh such sweet card! Love how you place those Washi tapes and the highlited sentiments Lisa!

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JJ January 30, 2013 at 8:26 am

Fun and fantastic! The washi streamers are outrageously wonderful!!

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Diane M January 30, 2013 at 8:30 am

Fabulous card! Genius use of the washi and markers.

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Andrene January 30, 2013 at 8:44 am

Adorable card!! Love the washi tape streamers…very creative idea. Happy Birthday to Julie!!

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Janet January 30, 2013 at 8:55 am

So adorable – just like Julie. The washi streamers are brilliant :)

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Linda E January 30, 2013 at 9:23 am

Great card and fabulous idea, Lisa!

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Barb January 30, 2013 at 9:27 am

Awww, this card is adorable, Lisa! Julie’s gonna love it! :)

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Madeline Rains January 30, 2013 at 9:28 am

I love your card! THe washi tape, the owl, the confetti, the choice of message. I would love to get this card on my 50th, which will happen this year too. Very clever.

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Barb Ghigliotty January 30, 2013 at 9:39 am

What a FUN card! I’m sure Julie is gonna love it!
Thanks so much for the tip on washi tape…gotta try that on my next B-Day card!

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Julie Ebersole January 30, 2013 at 10:58 am

…………..THUD!!! Washi streamers?! You are AMAZING!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! *bouncing* XOXOXO!!! Thank you, my sweet friend!

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Maile Belles January 30, 2013 at 11:54 am

Hi Lisa! :)

Girl, you’re a washi tape genius!!!

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Heather January 30, 2013 at 11:55 am

This is so stinkin’ cute, Lisa, I can’t even stand it. Love what you did with the washi! =)

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mel mccarthy January 30, 2013 at 1:55 pm

Gorgeous card, Lisa. LOVE your idea to make wavy washi streamers (beyond brilliant). And happy happy happy birthday to Julie!

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Sue D January 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Fabulous card for Julie–I like the washi tape streamers.

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Tona January 30, 2013 at 2:50 pm

I really like how you trimmed the washi tape. Great card!

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Tiffany Johnson January 30, 2013 at 3:21 pm

This has to be the only owl stamp I love (besides all my old odd bird planet), I must have this stamp, and I covet your card (it’s sinful)!

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brbara lassiter January 30, 2013 at 7:37 pm

I, of course, know of Julie only through the internet, but I love her style and her fun videos. This is a fabulous card with lots of careful thought and it seems to suit her perfectly. It has Washi perfection!!!!!!

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truetome1970 January 30, 2013 at 8:28 pm

Great card!! Wow Lisa you are a awesome and talented!!!
HBD Julie!!!!

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Sheryl262 January 30, 2013 at 8:39 pm

Love the washi streamers! This card is as cute as can be!!!

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Alice Wertz January 31, 2013 at 1:37 am

washi tapes as streamers?? you are a genius, Lisa!!! thanks so much for the inspiration and love your fab card!

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Sharon Holden January 31, 2013 at 7:25 am

A wonderful card for a lovely lady. Happy Birthday Julie and I love your card Lisa!!

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BeverlyBL January 31, 2013 at 8:34 am

Soooo cute! The expression was what I love about this owl. Sassy is the perfect word. Love how you painted the sentiment and thanks for the how-to tip.

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White Cards February 4, 2013 at 3:54 am

Lovely! you inspire me a lot!

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Heather Maria February 7, 2013 at 1:20 am

Oh this is so cute, Lisa! I love the way you created the fun streamers and the sentiment looks wonderful the way you’ve coloured underneath it! Belated Happy Birthday Julie! Hope you had a fabulous day:)

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Howdy from Austin, TX! My name is Lisa Spangler and I like to make crafty stuff, eat donuts, and take photos. (Not necessarily in that order.) More about me.