March 19, 2015

The Big 4-0

So.  Today is a big day for me.  Or so I'm told.  Today I turned 40.  Wow, that's weird to say.  40?  Funny, I don't feel 40.  Okay some days I feel 80 but those are rare bad days.  LOL.  I've never been the type of person who gets depressed at getting older.  It just a part of life.  And (most of the time) I don't feel (or act) my age.  :-). So, turning 40 doesn't upset me at all.  But I do find it strange and a bit hard to wrap my head around the concept.  I mean, 40 is the age of a true grown up, right?  I know I'm married and have a child and I've got lots of responsibilities and that. But I've always thought of myself as a kid still, for the most part.  I probably always will.  And you know what?  I figure that's a good way to be.  As long as I don't get completely irresponsible.  ;-). So I'm going to enjoy being 40!

Well, enough about that.  Let's get to a card!!  Just a nice CAS card to share today.  Take a look...


This is quick and easy to make.  I stamped my feather and sentiment (STAMPlorations, Trendy Feathers set) on a black card base and embossed in silver.  Then I scored some lines around the edge of the card base for some added interest.  Easy peasy!

I'm going to link up to the following challenges:

STAMPlorations - Anything Goes challenge
Addicted to Stamps and More - anything goes.
Time Out Challenge - CAS (with optional twist of black and white with one other colour.  I didn't do the twist).
AAA Cards - Bare Naked CAS


Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a great Thursday!

17 comments:

  1. You are 40-year old YOUNG, Kim!!? Believe me, 40 is a VERY VERY good age! Enjoy your special day and birthday celebration! Love your card-so sophisticated and beautiful--much like a 40-year old, just like YOU! Happy birthday!!!!!!!

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  2. Happy Birthdy you old bird from a far older bird!! And this card is a CAS joy and love your scoring, you did well photographing it. Thanks for joining Tome Out and ATSM

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  3. Happy Birthday, Kim! You made me laugh with your musings! I feel the same way! Very much like a fun loving kid trying to act like a responsible adult!
    Beautiful card!

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  4. love your beautiful CAS card - thanks for joining us at ATSM this week

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  5. Happy Birthday!! I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up :) Love your classy CAS card - the feather looks fab against the black with the subtle scored details. Thanks for playing along with us at Time Out :)

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  6. Hello Kim!! Happy Birthday!!! Sweet scoring and image!!! Thanks for joining us at AAA Cards CAS Challenges

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  7. Super effective card !

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  8. Happy birthday Kim! Enjoy your dig day! Love your CAS style. Thank you for sharing at ATSM.

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  9. Happy birthday, Kim!!! And you're right...it's just a number! Love your card!!!

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  10. Talk about CAS perfection!! Love this so much, its so stylish and clean. And why don't I ever think to do score lines??? Very happy indeed that you joined us at TIME OUT and ATSM this week. Hope you had a wonderful birthday. And they are totally right about being as young as you feel. I'm 42yrs and I still go tubing down the river, zooming down the waterslides, rolling skating down the footpaths etc with my children. I feel about 30yrs old and forget I'm in my 40's!! So don't grow up, plenty of time for all that yet. Have fun and enjoy life while you still can!!

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  11. Compared to me, dear friend, you are but a youngster! I feel just as you do and I have 15 years on you! Young at heart...that's what counts! Your card: love, love and love! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous design in the ATSM gallery!
    ~c

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  12. Elegant CAS OLC, Kim! Scoring added so much interest to this card -- so perfect!

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  13. happy birthday! and you are not old! i will be 40 this year as well...just a few more months, and I don't feel old, 40 is young!!!! your card is perfect btw.....i just love the simplicity of it!!! thanks for sharing ! stay young!
    ~tracey

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  14. Gorgeous, love the embossing on the card! Thanks for playing at AAA Cards Challenges! Justine

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  15. Congrats on hitting the Big 40 good thing it's the new 30 huh ;) great card thanks for joining in at AAA--

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  16. I love that you went with a white on black card rather than black on white - always had a soft spot for darker cards. It's gorgeous. Thanks for joining AAA Jenny x

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  17. Happy belated birthday! Love the clean crisp white against the black. Thanks so much for playing with us at Time Out!

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