May 10, 2015

OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY AND HOP AT AAA CARDS!

 





Happy Birthday to us! AAA CAS Card Challenges has turned a year old! It's been a splendid year,





We are celebrating with a fun Birthday Card Challenge and a birthday wishes bloghop with tons....I mean tons of prizes. Our sponsors are Simon Says Stamp and Lawn Fawn, Clearly Besotted, Uniko Studios, Digi Stamp Boutique and Visable Image-  with more prizes by Cut & Paste, Prima, Heidi Swapp, Bo Bunny, Studio G and Stampendous companies!

When I told Stephanie L at Simon Says Stamp that we we're having a birthday party they graciously gave each one of us a present! Just before the release of their newest collection, Falling for You, we started- one by one, receiving wonderful little treasures from the collection. I received the stencil set "Bokeh Lights". And I'm having a ball with them! So much so that I've concocted a little video sharing a couple of ways to create different styles of the effect.

I'll be calling video's of this type Quick Buzz. With intro information and then visually buzzing through the process. I hope you enjoy it and you've really gotta try these stencils....they are a blast!










So not only is this a birthday card game- there's a HOP too! 
Visit the team, see what they've made for the hop and leave a comment (comments are the way to be randomly selected as winners) afterwards drop off a card with AAA CAS Card Challenges Game #39 Birthday Cards & HOP.  
While you are there take moment to read about the game, how it's being run and what wonderful stuff there is to win for being of friend a AAA Cards. 










Here's our blog list, you're at Victoria in Sunny Tucson. Have fun and best of luck!






Sharing with these challenges:
House of Cards Bokeh Effect



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70 comments:

  1. RahmatMay 10, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    Such a festive card, it looks like confetti. Congratulations on the first birthday, and wish you guys many more.

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  2. Sazzle DazzleMay 10, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    Simply cute and striking Victoria. Off to watch another fabulous tutorial of yours... I'm too scared! X

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  3. HussenaMay 10, 2015 at 12:35 AM

    What a totally fun and fabulous card ..Love it !!

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  4. Rema DeLeeuwMay 10, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Congrats on your first anniversary! What a fun card. Love all the colors you chose...

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  5. CardsbymaaikeMay 10, 2015 at 1:00 AM

    what a fun card, I love bokeh and your cards is stunning!

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  6. JaneMay 10, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Loving that bokeh! On my wish list.

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  7. Ros CrawfordMay 10, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    Beautiful card and fab tutorials!

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  8. AnonymousMay 10, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    Ohhhh! I love these stencils! Circles are a favorite of mine.

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  9. Jan ClothierMay 10, 2015 at 2:20 AM

    Such wonderful colours and I love the way the circles go over both the card base and the stitched frame. Super clever with a big wow of impact!

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  10. BożenAMay 10, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Such a sweet card. Great tutorial. I love the bokeh effect. Best wishes on the occasion of 1 anniversary. I wish you many folowers.
    Regards,
    Bozen

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  11. AileenMay 10, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    Brilliant Quick Buzz video. Showed this style off to perfection. Thank you

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  12. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21May 10, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Love your bokeh background. So colourful and fun.

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  13. Merry MakewellMay 10, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Congratulations! Love the bokeh effect. Need to give that a try.

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  14. Merry MakewellMay 10, 2015 at 2:54 AM

    Congratulations! Love the bokeh effect. Need to give that a try.

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  15. Tammy SchenzelMay 10, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    I'm not leaving this message to win a prise. I'm leaving it because this is my first time to your site and you are an awesome card maker. I subscribed to your youtube channel and hope you continue to make videos. Don't let the editing hold you up. Just show us your process. The more videos the better. Because you are fabulous!

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  16. Ksenija @Sweet KobylkinMay 10, 2015 at 3:51 AM

    So cute and festive card, Victoria! Happy 1st Birthday! I wish your challenge many followers and beautiful entries!

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  17. GerrinaMay 10, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    I love all those festive dots and bokeh effect BG! Such a fun and sunny card!

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  18. ~amy~May 10, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    Happy Birthday!
    What a SWEET & FUN card...love it!

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  19. Chriss BlagraveMay 10, 2015 at 5:17 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love all of your Bokeh fronts and enjoyed watching the video! Thanks for sharing all of those techniques!

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  20. Stephanie LanzalottoMay 10, 2015 at 5:30 AM

    Just put that Bokeh in my SSS cart! Wonderful card Victoria. Love the technique, and you've worked it beautifully. Also love that little monkey! Happy BD AAA!!!!

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  21. LesLeeMay 10, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    WOW.. I love that technique... those stencils are on my wish list. Awesome cards.. thanks so much for sharing the video was awesome.. I really liked all three.. can't choose only 1 favorite.

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  22. Jenny ColaciccoMay 10, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Fabulous card. You've really shown how those bokeh stencils can be used to achieve a super cool effect. Definitely have to pick this up in the near future. Lovely colours. Very festive!

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  23. Jane WillisMay 10, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    What a lovely, fun card - I really MUST give bokeh a try!

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  24. She's A Busy GirlMay 10, 2015 at 8:01 AM

    Absolutely love this fun and colorful card!

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  25. Julie BMay 10, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    What a happy and fun card, just the thing to celebrate your 1st birthday, can it only be a year? LOL :)

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  26. cmMay 10, 2015 at 8:28 AM

    Happy Birthday, and your wee monkey, smiling over his cake, surrounded by bokeh beauty, is absolutely adorable! May birthday #1 be followed by many, many more...love your challenges and, especially, the DT inspiration!
    ~c

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  27. Cornelia (fun stamping)May 10, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    What a fun background - you should link this with HOC! http://houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/05/may-challenge-bokeh-effect.html
    Happy birthday to AAA cards challenges!!! Many more!!!

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  28. Kathy SchweinfurthMay 10, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    FABULOUS card!! Happy 1st Birthday AAA Cards Challenge - here's to many, many more!!

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  29. SkylarkMay 10, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    Thanks for the invite to your first birthday party! I have had a lovely afternoon making a card and now joining in with the hop. Love your bokeh card and your video showing some different techniques. Thanks so much. Stef x

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  30. Kristina B.May 10, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Beautiful Card, Happy Birthday AAA

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  31. UnknownMay 10, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    What a a gorgeous and colourful card!

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  32. Peggie Sue @ Maxx and BooMay 10, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Wonderful video and I loved all your color combos!

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  33. Sarah GMay 10, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Love the fabulous bokeh background and sweet monkey! Such a fun card, perfect for a birthday celebration. Congrats on a year at AAA - it is such a fun challenge blog, I love to play along :)

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  34. Monica MortensenMay 10, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Love It, so cute <3

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  35. JoyceMay 10, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    Congratulations on 1 year. Your card is so fun and festive.

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  36. Linda BeesonMay 10, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    That card is seriously adorable!!! I love the "fun" you created with the colors and that cute little monkey. You know I love that frame too since I also used it!!! Happy Birthday to you too.

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  37. Linda BeesonMay 10, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    I can't even believe how much fun your shared in your video!! So many really great ideas and each one turned out so neat.

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  38. DonnaMay 10, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    Cute card :)

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  39. D-May 10, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    OMGosh I sooo need to get some stencils to play with. Thanks for the inspiration. Your card is adorable.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly.blogspot

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  40. TeresaMay 11, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    Fantastic bokeh effect background - love the colours and monkey x

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  41. (AJ) ArtJypsy May 11, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Sweet little birthday card. Love the background and the image.

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  42. CarolynMay 12, 2015 at 5:22 AM

    Wow your card is amazing, thank you for sharing with us all

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  43. Monika/BuzsyMay 12, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Fun and cheerful... perfect birthday card Victoria. Love the sweet image. :)

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  44. Lyn May 12, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    Your card is precious!! Love the way you used the bokeh stencils - THANKS so much for the video inspiration it was great! I must get those stencils now :) Happy Birthday AAA
    Lyn

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  45. LindaMay 12, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    Love the Bokeh technique. Such a fun card and video. Didn't know they had stencils for this technique.

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  46. foleysfriendMay 12, 2015 at 2:13 PM

    Loving the bokeh technique. Guess I'll have to try .... one day!

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  47. ionabunnyMay 12, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    That is so sweet. Love the bright colours and the cute monkey. Hugz

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  48. Saskia PullenMay 13, 2015 at 2:50 AM

    Such a cute card. Love those colours and monkey too...

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  49. Linda HandfordMay 14, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    Totally love this card, the stencil work is awesome on this card. :)

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  50. CathyMay 14, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the bokeh effect, Cathy x

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  51. CatherineMay 15, 2015 at 3:33 AM

    This is gorgeous ! Love that background ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

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  52. Maria TchotchevaMay 15, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Happy First Birthday! Hugs from Bulgaria :)

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  53. SueMay 15, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    Wow, a fabulous technique, Such a gorgeous colourful background, a real eye catcher!

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  54. CealMay 16, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I love your card and those stencil. they are a must have! Thanks for a chance to win

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  55. Theresa's StudioMay 17, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    Great card and technique! Happy 1st Birthday!

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  56. BożenAMay 17, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Great multi-layered card and beautiful bokeh efects. Ideal for 1st birthday card. I wish you many new followers and wonderful ideas.
    hugs,
    Bozena

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  57. Monika ReeckMay 17, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    wooowww I love your video It was so fun to see how you made your bokeh
    as I have no stencil I made my circle self with my puncher but my puncher only one hole not like your stencil
    you made it so fast I made so slow Victoria I sponge one by one on my bokeh card...great idea to have that stencil
    we can make fast Bokeh and thanks for sharing your technique..
    Happy Birthday and I am just joining 2 times your Game....really hope you like to visit me and maybe leave me some love
    Have a great Sunday Victoria
    hugs
    Monika

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    1. Monika ReeckMay 17, 2015 at 12:45 PM

      Forget to tell I love your Monkey cute card so cute and so festive and the colors really like confetty..love your sweet card Victoria :)

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  58. maria f.May 17, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    I love bokeh, and didn't even know that SSS had come out with those stencils. Just love all your variations of bokeh. TFS. And all the best for AAA in the next years!

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  60. Mary-Anne VMay 18, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Happy 1st bday! Love this background you created! Gorgeous effect and cute little monkey!

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  61. Mynn xxMay 18, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Super duper fun!!! I LOVE the great colors you used, and your image is super darling! Thank for joining us at House of Cards! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  62. Andrea MacTrinhMay 18, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Very cute card, I love the effect with the stencil. hugs Ax

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  63. Victoria LavenderMay 19, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    All you guys are just so great!

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  64. Nessa's Crafty PlaceMay 20, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Love the cheeky monkey!You made a gorgeous background for him :)
    Best wishes,Nessa xxx

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  65. Vicki DutcherMay 20, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Awesome background and framework!

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  66. PatMay 20, 2015 at 4:48 PM

    This is a cute image and a lovely card and thank you for the video Victoria showing the different techniques. x

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  67. Laura DovaloMay 21, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Yay, happy blogoversary! Never tried the bokeh effect, but after seeing your inspiring video I surely will! Your card is really fun!

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  68. Lucille KMay 21, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Love this colorful, happy card :)

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  69. Shona ChambersMay 21, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    That background you created is gorgeous and love all the different coloured dots. Such a happy card!

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