Sunday, October 26, 2014

happy birthday shirley-bee!


Surely you know Shirley. Of Shirley-bee's Stamping Stuff. Known for her splodging, spritzing and squidging. And amazing watercoloring. Of the Mixed Media Card Challenge, STAMPlorations, Seize the Birthday and Take It, Make It design team fame. (Busy gal, eh?) And most recently, surely you've heard, stamp designer. Have you seen Shirley's new line of stamps? It's called The Bee's Knees. Of course.

Well today I'm having a party. It's Ms. Bee's Knees' birthday and some blogland buddies and I are taking this opportunity to wish her all the best for a great celebration today and health, happiness and success in the coming year.

What better way to show Shirley how much I admire her work, than by CASEing it? I picked this card that she created with one of her own stamps. Isn't that bloom lovely?




I stamped and watercolored and splattered. And heat embossed some PTI stacked die cut sentiments with two layers of sparkly embossing powder. It's a party, after all!

There's a linky tool below for any of you who would like to join the party. Make a card for Shirley and link it up by Sunday, November 9th.

It's sure a pleasure DTing with you, Shirley. Have an extraordinary birthday! Considering your kids got you your own domain for Mother's Day, I wonder what they've got cookin' for your birthday?!?!

Cheers to you, birthday girl!













21 comments:

sandie said...

You are such a star holding this party for Shirley, she will love it! And your Case of her card is so perfect for her with a touch of Marie thrown in!

Neets B said...

Thanks for hosting the party, Maria. Your CASE of Shirley's card is beautiful, I'm sure she will love it x

Anonymous said...

Fabulous CASE, Maria. Thanks for hosting the party. Have a lovely day ... and a glass or two of Riesling of course :-) hugs Monika xxx

Linda said...

Great job on hosting the party Maria, thanks for the invite hun. Love your CASE of Shirley's card, I'm sure she'll love it too. xx

Shery Russ said...

Thanks for organizing this linky, Maria! And fab CASE of birthday girl's card!

Lee-Anne said...

Maria...you are simply awesome for hosting this party for Shirley! Thank you so much! Your CASE of Shirley's card is a winner!

cm said...

Maria, you're going to have Shirley well-beyond thrilled with the party you're hosting for her! Your card is gorgeous, and those in the gallery absolutely splendid! Plenty of love happening here!
~c

Julia Aston said...

So nice of you to host a party for Shirley, Maria! what a lovely array of cards linked up already - your silver Happy Birthday really shines off your pretty card for Shirley!

Sarah G said...

Fab birthday card for Shirley, Maria - how lovely to host a party! I love Shirley's style and will have to get inky and splodgy to create something worthy of her birthday :) Your single rose with the bold birthday sentiment looks wonderful.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome of you to Host Shirley's bday! Your singe rose card..fabulous!

Irish Cherokee said...

Wonderful Birthday Card Maria. Love the simplicity of your card. Just had to add one from me. This was a challenge. - Jim

Darnell said...

Thank you for being the hostess, Maria! Shirley is so deserving! I've been away for a few weeks and didn't know about her line of stamps! WOWZA! Your CASE of her card is sensational in every way!! Hugs, Darnell

Barb Ghig said...

Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for hosting this wonderful Birthday Celebration for Shirley! Your card is absolutely beautiful, and I'm sure Shirley will be so touched by all that you've done to make this day really special for her!

Far North said...

What a stunning card for Shirley! Love it! Thanks Maria for hosting such a wonderful celebration...Shirley is so deserving!

Nonni said...

Great card for Shirley Maria, I love the sparkly sentiment... And thanks for organizing the party!

My Paper Epiphany said...

I'm a bit late to the party, being on Aussie time and all that! Thanks for hosting the party and I love your case of Shirley's card!

shirley-bee said...

Well, wow! Just - wow! Thank you so much for organising this party for me, Maria, you're an absolute star :) Just got back from a couple of days in London, and it looks like I've got some serious catching up to do! I love your CASE, complete with splatters, and the sparkly sentiment is fabulous. Mwah!

Cris G. said...

Great card, Maria! Love the artistic look of your single rose, and all the shimmery big bold sentiment.
You surely have lots of practice organizing and hosting a party :). Thank you for this one, I think Shirley will be thrilled!

Karen M said...

Thanks for hosting such a fun card party for Shirley and I love the beautiful card that you made! Hugs xx

Anita in France said...

Perfect rose, perfect splatter, perfect shimmer, Maria ... all round a rather splendid and perfect card for Shirley! Thanks so much for hosting this fab celebration ... and for the invitation to party along! Anita :)

benilhalk said...

This is really a wonderful card for her birthday. She would definitely like it. And you your surprise party will make her so happy. I think I should also host a surprise party on my sister’s birthday. Can you please suggest some good party places in the Bronx?

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