ETA: I just found the Birthday Challenge over on the Moxie Fab World, so I am linking up!!
Hello my lovely readers! Truly, it’s been too long since I managed to post with any real regularity. The next couple of weeks are going to be nuts, and then I hope to get back to normal. Bear with me?
I am popping in today for the latest 10 Minute Craft Dash. But this isn’t just any new colour palette over on Paulina’s blog… it’s actually a huge celebration!
Today, the 10 Minute Craft Dash is celebrating it’s first birthday! To celebrate, we are throwing a little party, and we invited a whole cast of talented ladies to celebrate with us, Blog Hop style. If you came here by way of Daniela Dobson, then you’re on the right track. If you’ve happened upon me by chance, then head on over to Paulina’s blog to find out all the details, and hop along with us!
As you saw, instead of colours this week, we’re focusing on a Birthday Theme (was there any other choice?)… so I went to my Pinboards, and found this beauty that I decided I wanted to try and CASE in 10 minutes or less – ambitious, no?
I did some good prep – dug through my scrap bin and had a ton of coordinating scraps sitting on my desk before I started. Then, I moved faster than ever before.
I won’t lie… I kind of impressed myself. Is it wrong to admit that?
If you look, the design itself is actually pretty simple. I just had to be organized before I started, and then move fast. I love how it turned out, and I am so glad I didn’t veer much from the original design, because it was so perfect how it was.
I finished this in 8 minutes and 28 seconds.
I am pretty sure it’s time for me to figure out the video set up so that I can prove to you that I am not fibbing about my 10 minute cards!
Now, you want to be sure to play along… there are a *lot* of prizes up for grabs. Have a peek:
And one lucky player goes home with this one:
And don’t forget to hop along for some incredible inspiration – there is such an amazing list of designers joining us this time around!
That’s it for me, so off you go, and see what the amazing Amy Tsuruta has for you!
158 Comments
Geri
August 7, 2013 1:03 pmSo very lovely, Meredith!!!
Marlou McAlees
August 7, 2013 1:24 pmabsolutely beautiful ♥
Kay
August 7, 2013 1:28 pmCan't believe you made this card in under 10 minutes! It is beautiful!!
mamichelle
August 7, 2013 1:36 pmGorgeous card!!
cm
August 7, 2013 1:37 pmWOW – fabulous X 1000 card, and the fact you created this beauty in under 10 minutes amps up my 'awe' response! Deciding what to create alone would have taken me 10 X 10 minutes! Stunning!
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Kim
August 7, 2013 2:51 pmWow, your card is beautiful. Puts Hallmark to shame.
Maureen
August 7, 2013 3:07 pmI just love this, Meredith! The banners, the embossed background…the colours…adorable! AND done in under 10 minutes! I think we're alike in finding freedom in a ten minute card as it doesn't happen often! LOL ox
Gladys Cravitz
August 7, 2013 3:08 pmWhat a sweet and pretty card – if I was smart enough to come up with your layout I wouldn't have changed a thing. Great Job, love your card!
Anonymous
August 7, 2013 3:09 pmWhat an elegant 10-minute card. I love it.
Caryn
August 7, 2013 3:09 pmI think yours is even better than the original!! I love the colours and the little bloom – gorgeous! And yes, its time you made a video – I'd love to see it!
Hugs,
Caryn xxx
Auror Willow
August 7, 2013 3:17 pmYour card is stunning!
Elena
August 7, 2013 3:20 pmWhat a gorgeous card!
Houses Built of Cards
August 7, 2013 3:21 pmSo pretty and soft! LOVE all those sweet banners!!!
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Dana D.
August 7, 2013 3:23 pmVery pretty card. The flowers and the banners are terrific.
Amy Pjura
August 7, 2013 3:40 pmgorgeous card!!!
Cathy Homan
August 7, 2013 3:45 pmAbsolutely beautiful card. Sure doesn't look like it took under 10. Thank you for sharing this project.
Atypicalcupcake
August 7, 2013 3:48 pmI love the flower you have on the card! its gorgeous
bjescalan
August 7, 2013 3:49 pmThat is a great design, I loe the use of the banners.
Maria
August 7, 2013 4:26 pmlove the card
Tiff
August 7, 2013 4:27 pmYour card is PERFECTION! So pretty!
Tina M
August 7, 2013 4:54 pmOhh my gosh…this is so soft and beautiful…LOVE it!
Cynthia Xavier
August 7, 2013 5:01 pmWOW. Your card is the most beautiful one I've seen today. Absolutely gorgeous!
Lisa
August 7, 2013 5:06 pmMeredith this has got to be my favorite card from you! I really LOVE this!!! It's so feminine and simply dreamy 😉
Susan Lang
August 7, 2013 5:14 pmYou impressed me too! Great card, love the embossing, so subtle.
Torrie
August 7, 2013 5:24 pmWOw-less than 10 minutes and beautiful! I am impressed.
Squirlygirl
August 7, 2013 5:33 pmAwe what a delicate and pretty card! It reminds me of something I might send to my great grandma. I love it!
~Hugs~
Becky
Isabelle
August 7, 2013 5:47 pmSweet. too late but perfect for a mother's day!!next year!
awesome girly one!
Leigh Penner
August 7, 2013 6:13 pmThis is stunning, Meredith! It's so beautiful!
~ Jo ~
August 7, 2013 6:21 pmGorgeous card!!! Love the banners and the soft pretty colors. TFS!
Hugs,
Jo
♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥
Lauren Taylor
August 7, 2013 6:27 pmyour card is beautiful!! love the flower.
Rita
August 7, 2013 6:31 pmOMG! I am in awe of you……….that is a beautiful card in such a short time.
Teresa
August 7, 2013 6:39 pmWhat a BEAUTIFUL card!! I just love all the little details!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
steph
August 7, 2013 6:47 pmThis is lovely.
Sus
August 7, 2013 6:50 pmLove this! I live the soft tones in your card.
Tami B.
August 7, 2013 6:51 pmNo way…..8:28? It is beautiful!
Paulina
August 7, 2013 6:51 pmYou make me laugh. I honestly sometimes have a hard time believing you can whip these amazing beauties up within the time limit- I'm totally all for you figuring out how to film in the near future. 😉 (But really, I DO believe you and just want to see you create!)
This card is so beautiful and is totally YOU. Love those patterned pennants and the sweet colors. You definitely rocked this one and there's no shame in saying you love it- I totally would!
Miriam Prantner
August 7, 2013 6:56 pmSuch a sweet and pretty card! Beautiful papers and love all those pennants and the embossing!
Melfina
August 7, 2013 7:11 pmDear Meredith, your card is so beautiful! I love its colors, the backgrounds and the flower, they all match so lovely!
KimC
August 7, 2013 7:13 pmLove love love the multi-patterned flags on this card; just beautiful.
L.B.
August 7, 2013 8:02 pmBe impressed with yourself it is lovely.
Hetty
August 7, 2013 8:07 pmI can hardly believe you did that in such a short time. Your card is absolutely gorgeous!
Chark
August 7, 2013 8:18 pmso beautiful!
Heather (goldiecar)
August 7, 2013 8:29 pmI love how you used up scraps!! It's gorgeous!
Amy McCue
August 7, 2013 8:41 pmYour card is beautiful.
Iris
August 7, 2013 8:50 pmSo pretty – love the banners and the flower.
Lindsey
August 7, 2013 8:52 pmMeredith, what a beauty! This is so soft and just stunning. You amaze me with the cards you can create in such a short amount of time.
Shaughn Woodruff
August 7, 2013 8:52 pmBeautiful card! I'm so loving the flag style embellishments! Unbelievable you were able to create such a FAZb card in under 10 minutes!! WOW! Thanks so much for sharing for this super great celebration Hop! HB to the 10-Minute Craft Dash!!
Andrea Garland
August 7, 2013 8:59 pmLove your card Meredith it have soft and romantic colors.
Denacline88
August 7, 2013 9:04 pmLovely card thank you for sharing with us.
Cynthia Simpson
August 7, 2013 9:06 pmLovely card. So elegant.
Velvet Pearson
August 7, 2013 9:06 pmI can't believe you had time to cut all those banners within the time limit–the card turned out really sweet.
Kari V.
August 7, 2013 9:09 pmThis is a sweet and adorable card! And yes, it is hard to believe that it was done in less than 10 minutes (I believe you…I now have more hope!) So cute. 🙂
Rachel W K
August 7, 2013 9:11 pmvery pretty! love the soft colors
-Rachel w k
rwkrafts.com
jenway9
August 7, 2013 9:43 pmSo soft and adorable!
Melissa F
August 7, 2013 9:45 pmI really love the layered banner look – great idea to use those small paper scraps I can't bear to part with! I love your colors in this sweet card too.
Melissa F
August 7, 2013 9:48 pmI love the layered banner and the colors you used! What a great idea for those patterened paper scraps I can't bear to part with. The flower is so sweet as well, beautiful card.
Noreen
August 7, 2013 9:54 pmI like the way you layered the flags and tucked them under the ribbon.
Noreen
Crafty Journal
Kristen
August 7, 2013 9:55 pmWonderful card, as always!! Thanks for participating the in giveaway!
Ann Kulseth
August 7, 2013 10:09 pmVery elegant – it would be pretty as a wedding card too. Thanks for sharing.
Milan L
August 7, 2013 10:20 pmWhat a classic looking card, love it!
Amy Cooley
August 7, 2013 10:21 pmLove this card! So pretty and delicate! Would be great for a wedding card also.
Diana Enns
August 7, 2013 10:26 pmThis is such a soft and sweet card….I could have never completed this is 1/2 day, let alone 10 min…beautiful.
Carol McCready
August 7, 2013 11:00 pmVery pretty card. Love the colors pennants and flowers.
judy
August 7, 2013 11:13 pmYou should be impressed with yourself– this card is lovely and I cant' believe you made it in under 10 minutes!
conil
August 7, 2013 11:28 pmYou should be impressed…this card is lovely and the fact you did it in just over 8 minutes is amazing.
pajaropr
August 8, 2013 12:04 amElegant and playful at the same time. Beautiful Card.
Judy Tuck
August 8, 2013 12:31 amNice sophiscated card. Love the softness of the pp's that you have used.
guilinger2
August 8, 2013 12:33 amyour card is very pretty and delicate!
linf54
August 8, 2013 12:46 amBeautiful card!
Sandra
August 8, 2013 1:02 amGood job – love all the banners and gold print.
Sandra ltb
Elaine
August 8, 2013 2:01 amVery pretty card
Catherine Pooler
August 8, 2013 2:03 amVery pretty card…so soft and serene feeling…fabulous!
Louise
August 8, 2013 2:06 amNice banners!
Betty Sue
August 8, 2013 2:27 amLove this sweet card and the soft colors!
Kimberly Rendino
August 8, 2013 2:48 amThis is just beautiful!! Non. Lovely job with it!
Cheryl H
August 8, 2013 3:25 amSo elegant! Beautiful card…
Dorothy C.
August 8, 2013 3:47 amWhat a pretty card – love the banners and soft colors.
Tammy
August 8, 2013 4:16 amWhat a gorgeous card! Love all if the banners. You did an awesome job.
Sandi
August 8, 2013 4:27 amVery pretty
Cat Craig
August 8, 2013 4:34 amGorgeous, you have bettered your pin.
kang family
August 8, 2013 4:44 ambeautiful card! 🙂
Stephanie
August 8, 2013 5:16 amLove the colors you chose for your card! So pretty!
mandy salazar
August 8, 2013 5:31 amSuch great style!!!
Memories by Manda
August 8, 2013 7:13 amYou have every right to be impressed with yourself! This card is so lovely. I am impressed myself!
Kelley
August 8, 2013 7:20 amLove the soft colors on your card.
Anonymous
August 8, 2013 11:36 amSuch a pretty card, beautiful colours!
Karen
August 8, 2013 11:44 amjust a fabulous flower and a wonderful card…
Mags
August 8, 2013 2:26 pmBeautiful, delicate card. TFS!
~amy~
August 8, 2013 2:39 pm**gasp**
i.love.this.
Happy Dance
August 8, 2013 2:49 pmReally a lovely card! Love the bits of soft dp for the flags, and the gentle colors palette. It's so beautiful. Playing along with the TMCD is a challenge, but you've aced the 10 minutes perfectly. Love this. Bev
Janet Zeppa
August 8, 2013 3:45 pmGorgeous!!! I'll be scrap lifting it for sure!
MommaSue
August 8, 2013 4:13 pmLovely!
Sue D
August 8, 2013 4:58 pmThis is gorgeous–love the flower, flags and embossed background.
Jen
August 8, 2013 6:39 pmPhew! Gorgeous, gorgeous card and bravo on getting it done under 10 minutes.
Ariana Garber
August 8, 2013 7:25 pmGreat use of the multiple patterned papers
Janet
August 8, 2013 8:57 pmAdorable card! Great job…really need to try my hand at 10 min. card, definitely need to have all ideas together before starting. ~God bless~
TLady
August 8, 2013 9:36 pmWHAT A FABULOUS CARD MEREDITH!!!!!!!!! 🙂 IT'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 (NO, it's O.K. to admit you impressed yourself!) 🙂 SUPER JOB!!!!!!!!:)
grandmato19
August 8, 2013 9:54 pmIn one word — gorgeous! And in another, — breath-taking!
bzyPTmom
August 8, 2013 9:54 pmBeautiful! I love this card–just my favorite style–very classy and elegant and gorgeous!
Loly Borda-Towery
August 8, 2013 11:56 pmgorgeous card! TFS
Tiffany G
August 9, 2013 12:36 amWow!! Gorgeous card!! I love the bits of DSP for the flags, and the soft, beautiful colors you used!! And that flower just added the finishing touch!!
Amanda
August 9, 2013 12:51 amThat is simply amazing! I cannot imagine making something that beautiful in less than ten minutes.
Terri
August 9, 2013 1:10 amSuch a pretty card. Love all the banners. Beautiful colors.
Martha Green
August 9, 2013 1:14 amStunning creation!
Colleen
August 9, 2013 2:04 amLove your card, very girly!!
Lynne
August 9, 2013 2:41 amBeautiful card. Can't believe its a 10 minute card! You must work fast.
Jan Pufall
August 9, 2013 2:52 amI'm impressed. I'd never be organized enough, but would love to try.
Gilu J
August 9, 2013 5:15 amSuch a pretty card. Thanks for sharing.
Sheryl
August 9, 2013 5:19 amAbsolutely gorgeous card! Wow!
Gilu J
August 9, 2013 5:26 amWhat a beautiful card. thanks for sharing.
Marie
August 9, 2013 6:34 amI am amazed you were able to do that in the time that you did! Those banners wouldve taken me time! I love this card!
Emily Daniels
August 9, 2013 7:23 amLooks great!! I love all the banners!!
lori
August 9, 2013 7:53 amBeautiful card! Love everything about it. Thanks for sharing!
Laura Miller
August 9, 2013 1:16 pmGreat CASE – that I will also CASE. This layout has so many options.
Allison P
August 9, 2013 1:24 pmSuch a lovely card! I'm amazed at how fast you were able to finish. Beautiful!
Shella Travarca
August 9, 2013 2:21 pmYou impressed me too! 🙂
Video please… not because I don't trust you, but just because I would love to see your creative process. You have an amazing style!
Kelly Szafron
August 9, 2013 2:46 pmBeautiful card!
Laura Jane
August 9, 2013 3:01 pmVERY impressive card made under NINE minutes!!
di
August 9, 2013 7:17 pmVery pretty card. So feminine.
Cindi
August 9, 2013 11:14 pmVery nice. You are right to be impressed!
Martha Green
August 9, 2013 11:25 pmThat would have taken me 10 hours. Beautiful card – love the colors.
Lyndal
August 10, 2013 6:04 amSUPER card Merideth – LOVE the layered flags!
ivy
August 10, 2013 6:42 ambeautiful card!
Kristen
August 10, 2013 12:49 pmThis card is gorgeous! I love the layered banners. Wonderful!
Linda
August 10, 2013 12:57 pmBeautiful card! The patterned flags are perfect! Very nice!
Marina
August 10, 2013 3:44 pmThis card is gorgeous! Definitely my taste. I think it follows the original beautifully.
Kristie Goulet
August 10, 2013 4:43 pmBeautiful card!
Pat
August 10, 2013 10:02 pmSuch a pretty card…good job!
Janeen
August 10, 2013 10:32 pmit certainly is beautiful and i like how you layered your little banners.
Anonymous
August 11, 2013 4:30 amBeautiful! Lots of pretty layers, love those soft pinks.
mplsbetty
August 11, 2013 2:53 pmThis card is just beautiful! So many pretty elements.
Anonymous
August 11, 2013 5:07 pmgreat card! I like the paper flag that are overlapping each other 🙂 thanks for sharing 🙂
Cynthia Rose
August 11, 2013 8:03 pmA stunning card. I like it better than the original.
Ruth G
August 12, 2013 10:10 amSuch a wonderful inspiration card and your CASE is so very delicate and lovely! I love the papers you used and the flower adds so much, without taking lots of time, genius! TFS!
Kim M
August 12, 2013 12:28 pmThis is gorgeous! Who wouldn't love to get this on their birthday?! 🙂
~Tammy~
August 12, 2013 1:41 pmI am in awe that you created this in 10 minutes! That is crazy amazing! I love the papers and the colors! So sweet!
Marie
August 12, 2013 1:43 pmOh, this is so beautiful! TFS =)
Anonymous
August 12, 2013 6:22 pmLovely card!
Kelly
August 12, 2013 6:57 pmthe banners are such a cute way to use up small papers! CUTE!
My Paper Epiphany
August 13, 2013 3:01 amSeriously! This card is absolutely gorgeous – I can't believe how you did this in less than 10mins! Well done!
Lorraine Marasigan
August 13, 2013 12:41 pmSo elegant and classy. Amazing that you did this in under 10 minutes:)
Emily H
August 13, 2013 5:43 pmOh my! oh my!! This is soooo gorgeous!!!
diana fernandez
August 13, 2013 6:06 pmWow I am so impressed with this card! It's just beautiful!
Cath
August 13, 2013 7:05 pmHey Meredith! Thanks for linking this up to the Birthday Card Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! 🙂
disneylisa
August 13, 2013 7:32 pmBeautiful card. I've made similar ones but I'm sure it took me 30 minutes.
maria f.
August 13, 2013 9:45 pmKudos to you – what a beauty in under 10 minutes. That bloom takes it over the edge.
Lucy
August 14, 2013 2:23 amWhat a beautiful card! Your scraps sure made this pretty!
Crafty Math Chick
August 14, 2013 2:05 pmSo soft, feminine and pretty. I struggle with cards like this, you make it look effortless (and in less than 10 minutes!! Incredible!!)
Irene Grau
August 14, 2013 5:36 pmLovely! Thanks for sharing!
Amy Shah
August 14, 2013 8:07 pmThis is a beauty for 10 mins. Wow. Lovely card.
Monique
August 15, 2013 11:39 amLove this beautiful feminine card!
BrendaB
August 15, 2013 5:49 pmSuch a pretty card! I love the soft colors!
simplybren
August 15, 2013 11:26 pmBeautiful card. I just love embossed white cardstock!
Linda Carson
August 16, 2013 3:36 amBeautiful b-day! Amazing such beauty can be made so quickly!
Ceal
August 16, 2013 7:30 pmGorgeous card I am pretty sure this would have taken me long than 8 mins
Barb
August 18, 2013 2:50 amso beautiful! i love the layered banners
Cristine
August 18, 2013 5:07 amYour card is GORGEOUS!! I love the shabbiness of it!
Cheryl Graham
January 19, 2017 7:27 pmSuch a beautiful little card elegant,yet sweet all at the same time .I had a go at it tonight, as i had a few papers in similar patterns and colours left over from layouts.. not enough to do a layout with but enough with a couple of alteration to do a few cards as i have some special friends celebrating birthdays soon…great tips and pretty cards thanks so much for sharing and im enjoying reading your blog thanks again ..Kind regards Cheryl
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