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Lets celebrate…..My 29th Birthday {Blog Candy}

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Today I celebrate my 29th birthday…. yay…. I finally got here! I think there were MANY times as I was growing up my Mum was convinced that I was never going to get here either because she could of killed me before now….. for …..well…..I can‘t remember what she knows and doesn‘t know so I will play it safe and just say….. lots of things I should not of been doing….{lol}….. I have always loved Birthdays just not my own and for the past two weeks I have been hushing people when they very kindly remind me that…. its my Birthday on Friday…..grrrrrrr or that I am turning the BIG 29! only one year off 30.….. I don’t know what my thing is about not get excited about my birthday….…I have lots planned for this birthday and it is going to be a busy few days, last night I had Family Dinner which was lovely, today I am going to the movies ;) having lunch with my Mum and Sister, then spending the afternoon with some of my favourite little people {my Nieces} and finishing the day with my normal Friday night card class….. My Bestie, Elise is coming to Sydney from Brisbane for the weekend and she thinks we are going to party all weekend….. I am not so sure about that one…..

I know the song goes “its my party and I will cry if I want to” {well I am a bit of a cry baby at times but I will hold back the tears} ….. I want it to be….. “it’s my birthday and I can do giveaways if I want too…” I am sharing the birthday gifts with YOU…. I have not done BLOG CANDY in forever….. Here goes…..

Leave me a comment on whatever you like…. to help you here some ideas… tell me if you have a birthday survival tip? funny birthday stories? something about my blog {keep it nice kids} any good challenge sites you have found….pretty much anything you want to tell me…. I want to hear it…. I am starting with one birthday gift I will add another gift for every 29 comments… so if I have 58 comments I will give away 2 gifts…. If I have 87 comments 3 gifts…. And so on…. What are the gifts? It will be a surprise….all wrapped up, looking pretty as a birthday gift should and I can give you a hint it will be Papercraft related gifts…. Everyone can enter, all my SU demos and overseas readers welcome to play along… I want lots and lots of comments….so give them to me :)

The fun ends 12am on 22/4/2010. Winners advised by email…..

After ALL that I do have a card….. I bright one….

I used Taylor’s sketch challenge from last week, I love her sketch’s and work in general…. she is one clever little cupcake ;)

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Yes…. put on your sunnies for this one…. I went bright…. a little sewing crazy and over excited with glitter which is STILL all over my craft room….

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Great NEWS….. I have a second post coming tonight….. 7pm Sydney time I will have a Inkspiration sketch 21 challenge and it is GOOD…. GREAT….and I don’t normally say that…. see you tonight……

….leave me a comment…..go on….you could win……. :)
Thanks for stopping by


Posted on : Apr 16 2010
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127 People have left comments on this post

Apr 16, 2010 - 01:04:12
Katie Jones said:

Happy Birthday Teneale! Have a lovely day and weekend with your bestie.

Have fun and just live life to the full.

LOVE the card, very bright for you but just lovely, always!

Apr 16, 2010 - 01:04:11
Jess said:

Happy Birthday Ten. We are going to have a crazy weekend with Elise in town and you are going to P.A.R.T.Y! he.he… I know some of the stories of your “youth” and your poor Mum, I tell ya! I am sure she is so proud of you now because you have turned into the most beautiful and caring person I know.

Happy Birthday! one tequila…two tequila…. three tequila…..ohhhhh….Teneale’s on the floor! he he.

Its goin’ to be HUGE….. Well next year will be bigger but we better get you training for it :)

love Jess

Yes I can’t sleep again…No I am not waking Amy I am still hearing about it.

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:48
Michelle Baker said:

Happy Birthday Teneale.

I just wanted to say, thanks for sharing your ideas and I adore your work.

Have a great day.

Apr 16, 2010 - 03:04:23
Vicki W. said:

Happy Birthday, Teneale! Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with us. {{{hugs}}}

Apr 16, 2010 - 03:04:13
Elin K. said:

Happy birthday! I just turned the big 3 0 so I know how you feel. :)

Love your blog – my fav post was how you cut up your SU wheels. I plan to do the same!

Thanks for all the ideas,

Elin K.

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:17
Juli C said:

Happy Birthday to you Teneale!!!! 29 is not so bad…. if it makes you feel a little better… i’ll be 3-1 in june =(.. haha

have a great time celebrating!!!!

birthday hugs and a pinch to grow an inch!
juli

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:16
Lillian Child said:

Love the random stitching on your card – and the vibrant color combination. Awesome! And a big Happy Birthday to you! May your day be filled with friends, family, fun … and CAKE!! My daily “go to” blogs are The Pioneer Woman (she’s hilarious and will make you smile out loud!) and of course Tim Holtz and Studio 490 – my creations are a bit outside of the box so these people rock my world with inspiration. And thanks so much for the chance to win some fun candy!

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:07
Lisa Brown said:

Happy Birthday, Teneale! I just LOVE visiting your blog! Your work is beautiful and such an inspiration!
Enjoy your birthday…they just keep getting better! Hugs, Lisa :)

Apr 16, 2010 - 05:04:13
Cindy Vernon said:

Happy birthday Teneale! I love your style, I have you in my google reader so I don’t miss any inspiration.

Apr 16, 2010 - 05:04:11
Paula Dobson said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TENEALE!! Wish I was 29 again. I am going to be 29 plus GST in about three weeks, actually you can add interest to that as well!

Love, love, love your work and look forward to all your new posts for inspiration.

Apr 16, 2010 - 05:04:05
Stephanie Perry said:

Happy Birthday, Teneale! I am a new follower of your blog and just wanted to let you know how very much I appreciate your work. All your creations are just so lovely!

Also, as a woman a (ahem) couple of decades older than you, I find the thing that keeps me happy about my birthday is that I am celebrating each year I am still here!! I get to hang with my sweet hubbie and my lovely daughter and grandkids, so there’s alot to look forward to despite the years piling up {wink}. So enjoy the ride, whatever it may bring.

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:06

Teneale just enjoy your birthday. Have wonderful with your mum and sister at the movies. By the way you card is beautiful as always, I love the sewing, I’m green with envy because I can’t sew, I don’t have a sewing….
Have a wonderful day.
Rach:)

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:07
Amy A said:

Happy Birthday Teneale,
hope you have a great time celebrating.
I am turning 30 this year so I can relate!! I hate birthdays so my idea this year is to have a massive party and let my hubby and sisters do as much of the work and planning as possible, they will then realise that is too hard and leave me alone.

love looking at your work also
Amy

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:08
Tania C. said:

Happy Birthday Teneale!!!!! I just love your work. Hope you had a good day.

Keep up the good work!
Tania

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:11
Wendy Todd said:

Happy Birthday, Teneale! I just turned 30 in January and it actually wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I just thought of it as another “normal” birthday, spent lots of time with family and loved ones and made sure they spoiled me! Lol. Have a FABulous weekend and enjoy that you’re still in your twenties for another year!

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:18
Anita said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! You share the same birthdate as my dad who is turning 89…he’s got a few years on you (as do I)! I marvel that you can post your beautiful cards around the world from me, and I can see them in seconds (I have you on a RSS feed) and enjoy them and be inspired by your work. The internet is such a creative smorgasbord for us stampers! Keep up the good work and enjoy your special day.

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:26
Lidiya said:

Many Happy returns Teneale! I’ve been secretly blogging your website for a couple of months now and was gobsmacked to read that you’re only 29!! Your work is AMAZINGLY FABULOUS and AWESOMELY INSPIRING, and you’ve inspired me to step out of the blog closet for my first blog response. Oooohhh, that feels good!!

Now, from “the old girl” as one of my dear friends like to call me, let me tell you that although your body may start to fail you in the coming years, your experiences, your friends and family will get better, you’ll grow stronger and you’ll realise you can do almost anything. In that light….I can wait to see what amazing things you will be able to come up with in the future!! Happy Birthday!!…and thanks…..

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:25
Tamra Beaumont said:

Happy Birthday. At 29 you’re still a ‘spring chicken’ and have lots more living to do yet!! Enjoy your special day.

I enjoy looking at all the wonderful work you do on your blog. Thanks.

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:51
Christine B said:

Happy Birthday Teneale!
Hope you have a great day sharing it with family and friends.
What an awesome card you have shared! Just love all your work.
Thanks!

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:55
Martina Hart said:

Happy Birthday Teneale. 29 is a pretty good age. Enjoy your day.
I love the finish on your cards and I agree, the post on cutting up wheels was inspiring

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:32

Happy Birthday Teneale.
I dont do birthdays not because I hate turning older its because of when my birthday day is at the start of Jan it is always the same every year. When I was a kid you got present less then everyone else ” you just had christmas so dont expect much”. That dosnt worry be that much but it was birthday parties I have never had one, everyone is always away. I came close one year my grandma baked two cakes invited over my cousions they came early ate cake then left before I got there. So I hate my birthday every year, untill this year my husband went to work as normal in morning ( great I was thinking he took off all these other days over xmas and new yr why not my birthday) but he surprised me He was back a hour later with present in hand and took me and my boys out for the day at a river bed where we had a wonderful lunch while the boys tried to learn how to skip stones.
So I hope you have fun birthday sounds like your girlfriends have big plans for you in the weekend.

megan

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:32
Melinda said:

Happy Birthday! I have lurked your blog for awhile now. I love your talent. I feel a little silly not realizing you lived in Austalia. My DH is an Aussie. Not sure how I missed that part… duh… must be because I am getting old… lol. Hope you have a GREAT Birthday!

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:33

I just wanted to say Happy Birthday and u ROCK! I love your work. Ur cards are just amazing everytime!!

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:43
sharon said:

Happy Birthday Teneale……I’ll swap, I’m turning the old ’41′ this year….loooovvveee to be turning 29….hang on, maybe not LOL!!

Ummm I still have some glitter in my life that dear friend spread from ahole to breakfast a couple of craft shows ago…hmmm who could that be??

Hey – how is my downline…she enjoying herself today…you looking after her??
Enjoy your day lovey!!

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:52

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you.. (I’ll stop singing now, my singing voice is woeful LOL). I swear all the babies want to share their b’day with you, we had so many women in labour ward overnight. Have a fantabulous, spoily kind of day.
By the way, I love the stitching on your card. Must haul out Mum’s old sewing machine & try it some time.

Cheers,
Fi x

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:09
Rhonda Sadler said:

Hey Teneale
Have a wonderful birthday…you don’t look a day over 28! LOL
cheers, Rhonda

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:37
MicheyMoo said:

Heya lovely……Happy, happy, happy Birthday!! Hope its not just a day, but a week/month/year full of lots of lovely moments and happy, joyous time with family and friends!! I remember 30….I celebrated with style and loved it!! 35….not so much and now 37 is just around the corner!!! Aghast!! Actually its not too bad, but I’m not making a big deal either. I’ll probably do something low key with my girlies and will def have a family thing as I have a twin brother too!! Do you know what its like to always have someone else share your spotlight on your birthday – ah, its ok actually, I love him to bits and somehow we’ll cope.

I hope the weekend is an absolute blast and that your bestie drags you out and “forces” you to have a GREAT TIME!!

And thanks for celebrating with us and giving us a chance at Candy – you’re the best. I’ll peek back tonight and see what you have in store for us with Keesh’s Inkspiration. :) xxx

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:25

Happy Birthday Teneale! I love your card, as always. You are very talented.

Congratualtions on your profile appearing in the latest ACSP magazine!

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:40
Kelly said:

Happy Birthday Teneale! I hope you have a wonderfully, happy day, with tons of spoiling going on :)

Last year, I knew I was going to have to organise my own gifts (it’s how my family rolls!! LOL) so I had fun and bought a Soda Stream from my Mr’s 5 & 7. I bought it, wrapped it, and hid it on hubby’s side of the bed, so at dinner time, they could go collect it and bring it to me to as a “Surprise”…. of course they were very happy that they clearly had such great taste in presents and have had a LOT of use from it themselves (…which was my plan because I really couldn’t think what else I “needed”! LOL)

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:00
Ange Kelly said:

Happy Birthday Teneale!!! Birthdays are not for getting older, they are a good excuse for having fun and partying Woohoo! Enjoy every moment!

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:21
Mel Riley said:

Happy Birthday Teneale, love all the cards you make and this one is no exception, thanks for the inpsiration!

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:39
Jo Eades said:

Happy Birthday Teneale. Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your birthday weekend partying!

My advice about birthdays is – it’s only a number – you’re only as old as you let yourself feel.

I love your blog and the only thing I would like to see change is posting more often – your creations are so gorgeous, I would love to see more.

Again, have a wonderful day and enjoy being 29. It’s just a number.

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:24
Lisa Martin said:

Hi Teneale
Happy 29th birthday!
My advice for your birthday every year – do something that is memorable for you! Birthday’s are special! Dont focus on how much older you are getting. Heck Im 35 and when my Mum turned 35 I thought she was ANCIENT! And so not cool! (I was 13).
Be the best you can be and have an awesome day!
LOVE your work! Have a great day!
Birthday blessings!
Lisa :)

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:25
Rebecca said:

Happy Birthday Teneale! Hope you have the most awesome day! Don’t worry about getting another year older after all if 40 is the new 20 then you are still in your teens!

Thanks for all your awesome inspiring work

Becxx

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:37
Kirsten W said:

Happy Birthday!!!

The year I turned 29 was my first introduction to Stampin’ Up at the Rosehill Craft Fair where I attended a make and take where you (insert smiling Teneale) taught me how to fold a 30×30 DSP into a mini albulm thingy (v. technical). Two years later I am hooked on SU and still have my first make and take!!!

And two years later I am still faithfully following your blog for beautiful inspiration. See…29 is a fantastic age!

Have a great birthday. xx

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:18

Happy Birthday Teneale. I remember my 29th and loved (ok so it was only 10 years ago). I also remember my Mum telling me and my friends at my 21st that she was surprised I lived to see it!!! I don’t honestly think I was that bad growing up – but looking at my almost 6 y/o and hearing myself tell her what Mum said to me maybe I was. Honestly a very Happy Birthday. Kick up your heels and practise for next year’s birthday.

Juliette

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:14
Kez said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TENEALE! Wow, fancy still running a class on your birthday – that is dedication! Well, kid, you’ve got nothing to worry about ONLY being 29; I just turned 50 last weekend – now THAT is something to not be so keen on! LOL! So many, many happy returns; many, many thanks for sharing all your wonderful talent, and I hope you get many, many comments to let you know how much we all admire you. Have a great day.

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:27
Kez said:

Oops! forgot to say, LOVE the card! I have long toyed with the idea of getting that set and I love what you’ve done with it here.

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:41

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Teneale
Happy Birthday to you!

Hope you have a great day and I’m sure you will get lots and lots of comments on your wonderful blog.
Thanks.

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:19
Cathy Green said:

Happy anniversary of the day you were born!!! In September, I’ll be celebrating my 29th, too. It’s just that I’ve done it over 20 times already! LOL I hope your day is very happy!

Apr 16, 2010 - 10:04:08
Cass said:

Happy Birthday Teneale. Hope you had a wonderful, wonderful birthday! :)

Ummm… birthday survival tips? I keep forgetting how old I am, which no stress about turning ‘big’ numbers. :)

Apr 16, 2010 - 10:04:29
Cheryl Taylor said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. Hope you have a great few days of celebrating!
Love your card, as always. Enjoy!!!
Cheryl

Apr 16, 2010 - 10:04:46
Liz Walker said:

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Teneale – love your work!!

Apr 16, 2010 - 10:04:26
Karen Campbell said:

Happy Birthday Gorgeous,now I’m really dissapointed I Can’t come tonight :(
Sorry I don’t have any funny stories,yeah I know hard to believe…….
As for your blog well you know I am one of your regulars and the reason for that is simply your work is amazing it takes me to another place when I wander in here .
Enjoy your special Day with your loved ones, I know you know how precious that is

Karen xoxoxo

Apr 16, 2010 - 10:04:41
Lynn said:

Happy, happy birthday Teneale! Hope you have a wonderful, wonderfuly day! I turn the big 40 later this year! Live it up! Have a great celebration!

Apr 16, 2010 - 10:04:51
Rebecca Ware said:

Happy Birthday Teneale. I think this is Shakespeare’s birth date as well! Thanks so much for all the lovely cards to present to us. You are so talented and one of my favourite blog sites.

Rebecca

Apr 16, 2010 - 11:04:11
KimB said:

Hi Teneale,

Happy Birthday :) . My birthday survival tip – enjoy it. Take some time to do something YOU really want to do. Having two little munchkins right now my big treat is just to get some quiet time to chill at home, or perhaps stamp ;) if thats what I’m in the mood for. Love todays card – yep its bright but that brightness just lifts you up and bring a smile to my face.

Kim

Apr 16, 2010 - 11:04:40
Kerron (Cooma) said:

Happy, Happy Birthday Teneale. Oh to be 29 again, maybe not when I think about it. This card reminds me of something similar. (I only finished it the other day too) As you can see I am back from holidays and I will leave more comments on your blog!

Apr 16, 2010 - 11:04:51

Happy Birthday Old Chook! Hope your day is fabulous!!
xoxoxo

Apr 16, 2010 - 12:04:02
Jane M said:

Well all I can say, Teneale, is that it’s about time you did start saying “it’s GOOD…GREAT… because your cards are always just that. Such perfect cutting, colouring, tying of bows, colour choices… etc,etc, etc. Happy Birthday too.

Apr 16, 2010 - 12:04:34
Angie B said:

Happy Birthday Teneale, hope your day is as special as you are! Have a wonderful day with your mum and your sister and your girlfriend too! , Enjoy the movies and remember to do something extra special just for yourself, go and splurge on a new dress, some pretty papers or a new stamp set, or stop by somewhere really scrumptious after the movies and pick out a wicked desert.

Happy 29th Birthday! Hip Hip Hurray! Hip Hip Hurray!

Laugh lots and enjoy the day You deserve it!

Apr 16, 2010 - 01:04:49
Catherine said:

Happy Birthday!!! I hope that you have a wonderful day. I love to visit your blog daily for inspiration. You are so talented and I love to see all the wonderful creations. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

Apr 16, 2010 - 01:04:42

Hi Teneale.

Wishing you a wonderful wonderful 29th. Don’t fret on the age thing, we can’t change it. Just enjoy life. That’s the important thing. I’m having my 40th in 7 weeks time and it doesn’t bother me at all.

Have a great time celebrating with your family and friends over the weekend.

Nikki

Apr 16, 2010 - 01:04:13
Jenny Williams said:

Happy Birthday – 29, well I remember 29 – it was nice! I feel like I know you, from reading your blog or at least checking on it everyday. Have a great day and my tip for surviving a birthday is to be loud and proud about it and scream it from the roof tops – telling people not to talk about kind of fuels them! Oh and have lots of cake and chocolate and wine and….well that just really tells you more about me doesn’t it? Great card by the way, as always thanks for sharing.

Apr 16, 2010 - 01:04:55

P.S. Forgot to mention I loovve your card as always. I don’t do brights often either but I think this set works well with them.

Apr 16, 2010 - 01:04:11
Karen Thomas said:

Hi Teneale!

Wishing you a SUPER DUPER Birthday for today! Hope its filled with lots of craft and cake!

Karen
x

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:52
Robyn Little said:

Hi Teneale,

Happy 29th Teneale – sent an SMS already, but you can never have enough birthday wishes! I think age is a state of mind, I’m turning 55 this year, but mentally I feel about 30! Wish I could be 29 again.

I am so excited that you are on Makeesha’s Design Team because now I know I will be getting a Teneale fix on a regular basis – can’t believe it’s even physically possible, but your work is more and more beautiful every day, sometimes I just feel like crying when I see your creations because they are just so incredible. There just aren’t enough superlatives to describe your work, I am totally in awe of your talent.

All the very best to you,
Robyn xx

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:28
Keren said:

Happy Birthday Teneale. Wishing you day full of love, hugs and presents!!!

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:34
Karyn Schultz said:

Happy birthday Teneale!!!
thankyou so much for all of your amazing papercraft inspiration. I love seeing all your creations on your blog. have a fantastic day – may there be many wonderful more!!!
Karyn

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:50
Christina said:

Hi Teneale

Stopping by via Marelle’s Blog…she said hop on over so….Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!!

Have a great weekend with lots of fun & celebrations!!

Christina

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:31
kim mcdonald said:

hi there Teneale, when i found your site, i was absolutley stunned by your wonderful talent. your cards are absolutely gorgeous. i have just signed up to be a demonstator and can’t wait for my starter kit to arrive, that will be my birthday present to myself (lol) mine’s not till December. hope your birthday is sensational and special, especially when you spend this time with your best friends and wonderful family.
cheers enjoy your day.

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:59

Happy Birthday! Love the stitching on this card! I wish I knew how to use my sewing machine:)

Apr 16, 2010 - 02:04:10
ruth said:

Have a great birthday, I love your blog and have eagerly awaited every post since you first put pictures in your online gallery. Your work leaves me in awe. I dont know how you manage to use your cards to give people, they are artwork and should be frames, rather than enveloped.

Apr 16, 2010 - 03:04:10
Anne E said:

Have a super time Teneale, only 29 just the once so party hard!!! i love the card it is just gorgeous.

Anne :-)

Apr 16, 2010 - 03:04:25

Holy dooley!!!! We all want some blog candy wouldn’t you say!!!!! So many comments so soon after posting – very very impressive!!! It obvioulsy means you have LOADS of people who faithfully check your blog (like everyday!!!!! :) )…so first things first, HAPPY biRThDAY!!!!! Hope you do really enjoy having a special day all just for you – I really hope its spectacular!!
Just like your card(s) – i LOVE the stitching on this – the slightly random pattern of it and espcially LOVE the ribbon…I have to go back and have a real good hard look at it again!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us stalkers…heheheh
Happy happy birthday…xxx

Apr 16, 2010 - 03:04:23
Leah Weir said:

Happy Brithday, hope you have a fantastic day.

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:48
Mel Barwise said:

hi Teneale,
to tell you the truth for some reason earlier this year i wasn’t looking forward to when i turned the big 29!! you must get to an age when it does start to bother you eh!? especially when you have a 9 year old letting you know quite loudly!!
AND i too was amazed i got there as both my parents threatened on a weekly basis that i would make it to 21!!!
but here we are and i’m sure your parents as just as proud of you as mine are, we all try our best even if we are VERY Trying along the way! LOL
have a good one with the girls! :-)

Mel B xx

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:50
Allison Brudenell said:

Ahem… *cough* …. Fa la la la laaa….

Ha-p-eeee birthday tooo you,
Haaaaa-p-eeee birthday to you,
Haaaaaaaa-p-eee Birth-day Miss Teneeeeeeaallllle-la!
Hap-ee birth-daaaay toooooooo yooooouuuuuuu!!!!!!!!

Just a little bad singing for you to enjoy ;)

I figured, what would be the best thing to get you for your birthday, and then it came to me! A CHALLENGE!!!
So Tenealle, your misson – should you choose to accept it – is to create a BOLLYWOOD themed card! You can take that any way you like.

You are extremely talented so I think this will be a breeze for you :D :D :D

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:08
Mary Kelly said:

Hi Teneale
A very big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you. Hope you have a wonderful weekend with your friends and don’t be worrying about the years – 29 is a wonderful stage of life – but then every stage is great if you let it be. I am twice your age (ok, more than twice !) and I celebrate every birthday and give thanks that I am able to do so. Remember the saying ” Age is strictly a case of mind over matter – if you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter”.
Have FUN,
Mary
PS I loved your playful petals card today and thought yesterday’s was just fantastic, and thanks for the heads up on Sex in the City. Like you I will be going to the Gold Class to see it with my Daughter (No cocktails though !! but maybe a Bailey’s).

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:02
Sandra said:

Happy Birthday Teneale! I’m a regular reader of your blog but I’ve never had the courage to post a comment before. I just love your work! You are one super-talented woman!!!! I especially loved your bow tutorial.
Hope you have a great birthday and a year filled with friends, laughter and most of all fun.

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:55
Ruth said:

Happy Birthday , remember your age is only a number, I was once sent this wee note from a dear friend as I was approaching the Big 40 !

“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather a skid sideways, Champayne in one hand – strawberries in the other, body throughly used up, totally worn out and screaming WOO HOO what a ride !

So enjoy your Birthday Teneale !

Apr 16, 2010 - 04:04:26
Barbara Barber said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TENEALE Love the card you chose to show on your birthday. Happy and Bright like yourself. Have a great weekend

Apr 16, 2010 - 05:04:02

Happy, happy birthday Teneale!

I was scared of turning 29 too, but 30 whizzed by uneventfully! And now suddenly 32 is not far away :) So here’s to making your last year of ‘twenties’ memorable and full of fun.
I hope you receive some beautiful ‘Teneale-inspired’ cards for your special day!

Apr 16, 2010 - 05:04:57
Karyn Schultz said:

Happy 29th birthday Teneale. What a lovely card. The colours look fantastic and I love the shiny look! I love doing sketches myself – it can give me a bit of direction when I need it!

Apr 16, 2010 - 05:04:28

Happy, HAPPY Birthday Teneale!!! Hope you have a FABULOUS day and get SPOILT, SPOILT , SPOILT!!!

xx Sarah

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:38
Sue Madex said:

Happy happy happy birthday Teneale. You give us gifts all the time with your fabulous fabulous cards. Do you know how GORGEOUS they are? I just love seeing what you’ve been making in that craft room.

Hope you have a fabulous weekend of celebrations. Look forward to your 30s too. I’ve got a decade and a bit head start and I think each decade we women get more confident and less bothered with what others think (except our near and dear of course.) I could have used a dose of that in high school I think! Hope you have a lovely weekend and best wishes for your 29th year!

Cheers, Sue

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:25
Marls said:

Happy Birthday Teneale, may all your wishes come true. How I wish I was “29″ again. I always say I am as it was my favourite footballer number many years ago. My last child took awhile to work out that if I was 29 my dear hubby married me when I was only 4…you gotta love kids to spoil your day (LOL). Enjoy Marls

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:09
Lidiya said:

Two new card updates in one day…this is a super present to all of us!! Thanks!!! Hope your day has been delightful. Enjoy; )

Apr 16, 2010 - 06:04:00
Steph said:

Happy Birthday Teneale. I knew you were super special your born the day after me!!! April babies are tops!!

I hope you had an absolutely gorgeous birthday and were spoilt rotten!! And it woud seem I will be seeing you at convention!! So make sure you save a swap card for me!! I can’t wait to catch up.

Enjoy your night

Steph X

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:58
Steph said:

Forgot to say lurve your card too! It’s sooooo pretty! X

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:37
Lou said:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Thanks so much for sharing your talent and beautiful creations with us :)

Lou

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:43
Julie Chase said:

Happy Birthday Teneale, hope you have a great day. Your work is an inspiration and your so talented. Thank you for sharing.
Julie

Apr 16, 2010 - 07:04:39
Angela Parker said:

Happy Birthday Teneale,
I wish i was 29 again, but then again i would have to go through turning 30 again it only took me six years to come to grip with that one forty and fifity not a problem. Have a great night at the movies and keep posting all those wonderfull creations hope to see you soon. Angela

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:20

A very special happy birthday Teneale! Oh to be 29 again….embrace it and have a wonderful weekend with your bestie, do lots of celebrating and being spoilt silly.

Apr 16, 2010 - 08:04:38
Dani Fender said:

Happy Birthday Teneale! Hope you have a great one! Again love your work! Your a super star! Oh and absolutly LOVE the card you made for this weeks inkspirations challenge! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:28
Natasha said:

Hi Teneale, Happy Birthday! Wow 29 is a great age! 36 is even better lol!! Wishing you a wonderful day with family and friends. Thanks for continuing to inspire me with your wonderful work! Keep it up!

Best wishes

Natasha V.

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:59

Hope it has been a special day for you, Teneale! (I wish I was 29 again!!!) :wink: My family will NEVER let me forget my 21st … when my dad MADE me make a speech … and I sobbed “this is the happiest day of my life!” … the irony was the tears running down my face! (So I can totally relate to the cry baby thing you mentioned!) It can be a curse! Sounds like you are going to be spoilt rotten … so that is just lovely! It is always nice to have some “me” time on that one day of the year that you don’t have to feel guilty! Lotsa birthday hugs, Andrea xxx

Apr 16, 2010 - 09:04:01
Tamara M said:

Happy Birthday Teneale :) It’s my 29th in a fornight…so I know how you feel! I’m also not a big ‘birthday’ person, no one around me can understand that either as they all are!
Hope you had a great day today – doing whatever it is that you want to do!

I also did a ‘you’ inspired card last week for my sister’s birthday – thanks for the inspiration (she loved it – it’s on my blog via the link if you feel like checking it out).

I love the card too – very bright and happy!
Tamara

Apr 16, 2010 - 11:04:50

Hi Teneale

I have loved your blog for ages, you are such a super talent :)

My birthday tip (I’m 34) is: birthdays are special and you deserve to do something on your special day because you are special and you deserve it :)

Happy Birthday……

Apr 16, 2010 - 11:04:02

Teneale~
Have a very Happy Birthday!! My birthday is in two days…on the 18th! Yay for April Babies!!

I just found your blog in the last week or so and I have enjoyed every post! I especially LOVE the ribbon treatments!! You are a very talented artist and I will enjoy visiting time and time again!! Happy Stampin’!

Apr 17, 2010 - 12:04:54
Chantelle said:

Happy birthday Teneale, hope you’ve had a very fun and special day. Enjoy the moment, it only happens once a year and it’s nice to be spoilt. I love seeing your gorgeous talent – keep it up and keep on inspiring all of us. God bless xx

Apr 17, 2010 - 02:04:15
Nancy Miller said:

Have a great birthday! I enjoy all the work you post on your site. I am an April birthday too! Just enjoy and don’t worry about the numbers. It is only a number.

Apr 17, 2010 - 04:04:51
Julia said:

Hey Teneale! Happiest Birthday wishes from Canada! I turn 29 this year too (just in June) and I’m in the same boat you are.

Love your cards! Thanks for all the inspiration!

Apr 17, 2010 - 06:04:51
Joan said:

Happy Birthday…..the best birthday for me was when I turned 40 and my husband took me to Arizona. I live in Minnesota and it is cold in November. Being in the heat made me so HAPPY. Best thing to do for your birthday is things that make you happy!
Celebrate!!!!

Apr 17, 2010 - 07:04:21
Margie Geisler said:

My first comment is: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
My other comment is: I absolutely LOVE your blog. When I am browsing other places on the internet, I can always spot one of your cards from the beautiful bows. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us.

Apr 17, 2010 - 07:04:09
Christine said:

Happy Birthday!! I hope you hve a fantastic day!
I have recently discovered your blog and am truely inspired by all your gorgeous creations – thank you for sharing them with us!
Enjoy your last year in your twenties – and, if you can believe it, being 30 is the BEST and not as scary as I thought it was going to be!!
Christine

Apr 17, 2010 - 12:04:47
Justine Barrett said:

Happy Birthday Teneale!! It was my birthday on the 15th April! I can only wish to be 29 again ( my friends and I say its our 16th anniversary of our 21st!!!!! (37) )

Love your blog and always pop by for inspiration but have not yet left a comment!

Enjoy time with your friends! Smile, Laugh,Eat, Drink and Dance!!!!

Apr 17, 2010 - 01:04:08
Catherine said:

Happy Birthday!!! Hope you have a wonderful day. I love to visit your blog and check daily for ideas and inspiration. Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas and creations with everyone.

Apr 17, 2010 - 04:04:39

I have to say I just love the Carrie On Card you made in the last post, but then I love all your cards. Your attention to detail is wonderful.
Happy Birthday Teneale, and thankyou for sharing all your creations each week.

Apr 17, 2010 - 04:04:32

Happy Happy Birthday Teneale!! I’m a Christmas Baby (about a fortnight before), so I often get lost in the Festive Season…. I have thought of celebrating in June. I do believe birthdays are super special and should be celebrated in a big way. I’m so glad to hear you are spending lots of time with loved ones.
Onto the card – absolutely stunning! I really need to buy that stamp set now :)

Hope you had a awesome day yesterday and and fabulous weekend. It’s not a bad thing joinging the 3-0 club (next year!)

Apr 17, 2010 - 04:04:36
Maree McIntosh said:

Hi Teneale
I know you would have had a lovely birthday as you share the day with my nephew – sorry I didn’t get on till today – love the cards they are beautiful. Hope you continue to have a lovely weekend with your friends and family. Hope to see you soon
hugs & kisses – Maree M

Apr 17, 2010 - 05:04:50
Georgina said:

“Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday Dear Teneale,
Happy Birthday to You!!!!!”

Kisses and Hugs

Apr 17, 2010 - 05:04:12
Kerryl Noble said:

Happy Birthday Teneale!! I hope you have had a lovely day.
This card is lovely!! I love the bright colours, it is so cheerful.

Apr 17, 2010 - 08:04:53
Susan Joyce said:

Happy 29th Birthday Teneale!! Hope you have had the most perfect day stamping. Love the colours you used for this card and all the other design elements you used.

Apr 17, 2010 - 10:04:37
Trish Holmes said:

Happy Birthday Teneale……Hope you made the best and most of today doing exactly as you chose to do. Somehow I imagine stamping was in the mix, love your creativity, your style and sheer amazement as the designs and colour mixes that you come up with. You are an Inspiration to us all.

Apr 18, 2010 - 10:04:38
Melissa Troon said:

Happy Birthday Teneale!! I am reasonably new to paper crafting, and have only recently discovered the world of stamping blogs! A friend told me to visit Makeesha Byls blog (which I love), and from there I have discovered your blog!! You are truly inspiring to an amateur like me, and I really love how you stamp the inside of your cards, I have recently started doing that after seeing you do it! I have 2 small children and work 30 hrs a week, so unfortunately dont get too much time to craft (or blog surf!!), but when I do, I always check out your blog. This is the first time I have ever left a message on anyones blog, but I just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your work. You are very talented. Have a lovely birthday weekend.
Melissa

Apr 18, 2010 - 11:04:09
Kel said:

Hope you had a SUPER great birthday! And are still enjoying your celebration weekend! I love glitter – if it is not all over your craft room and you when you have finished the card then you have not tried hard enough, lol! I love it when I notice it on my husband the next day too :)

Apr 18, 2010 - 12:04:28

I hope you had a fantastic day Teneale! You so deserve it.

I would like to thank you for sharing all of your creations on your blog. I love all of your creations, they are works of art! I also feel very lucky that I get to see them in person sometimes and even swap with you! Looking forward to catching up with you again soon.

Jo

Apr 18, 2010 - 01:04:03
Karen Williamson said:

Happy Birthday! Hope you had a super day!

Apr 18, 2010 - 02:04:39

Happy Birthday Teneale!!!
Oh to be 29 again :) I had my 30th a number of years ago, but I haven’t reached the big 40 yet!
Congrats on becoming one of Keesh’s DT members, it is great to have your input, I love your work, you are very talented!!
I really like the cards in your “Simple Spirits” post. You mentioned the Clean & Simple blog which is very inspiring. There is another blog I love that would inspire you with the “less is more” approach (if you don’t know already). Here is the link http://simplicitybylateblossom.blogspot.com/ I have to say though that when you do put “more” in to your cards, it is very tastefully done!
Hope your weekend with your friend has been very special, and that your birthday was all you wished it to be.
Love Shell

Apr 18, 2010 - 03:04:30
Patricia said:

Happy Birthday Teneale! Remember it’s only a number. I love your cards, they are always perfect and I love how you decorate the inside as well.

Apr 18, 2010 - 05:04:57
Joanne Jensen said:

Happy Birthday Teneale. You are so talented and your cards are always absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing them. I’m hoping if I keep checking your blog some of your talent might rub off on me!

Apr 18, 2010 - 05:04:44
Kathy G said:

WOW!! What an amazing number of comments – testament to how awesomely talented you are – my fave No.1 blog to visit for inspiration! Hope you had a great birthday!

Apr 18, 2010 - 05:04:50
Vicki (Cooma) said:

Hi Teneale,
Hope you had a great day for you’re 29th Birthday, spending precious time with Family and Friends is a memory to cherish forever. One of your previous posts I enjoyed was the one you showed how you tie your bows, I have found this to be very helpful.
It was great seeing you in the latest CSP magazine.
I also love the colour combination you have used in this card, I have made something similar to this before, maybe you can remember where and when we made this?

Apr 18, 2010 - 08:04:06
Sonya said:

I haven’t really been a huge fan of the stamp set until now! All I can say is WOW…It looks amazing in those colours! Having 3 daughters I love pretty girly colours like this!
You are an amazing talent and I really enjoy visitng your blog daily!

Apr 18, 2010 - 08:04:22
Sonya said:

Sorry forgot to say, A very Happy Birthday to you! :)

Apr 19, 2010 - 12:04:32
Jeane said:

Hi Teneale…Happy birthday!

dont know whether you remember me or not. we met @inklings quarterly training.

anyway….Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional.
It’s not about age, it’s about attitude.
so…have fun and enjoy your special day!

God Bless…

Apr 19, 2010 - 04:04:27
Amanda said:

Love your blog Teneale. Definately one of my faves! Hope you had a great birthday. I’m turning 29 this year too. Not scared yet but wait till next year :)

Can’t wait to see more of your creations.

Apr 19, 2010 - 04:04:20
Delys said:

I loved being 29 Teneale!… but I get where you are at and just want to say enjoy it… I still feel like 29 but heck those years creep up on ya quick lol! Love your plan for your birthday and hope you have a wonderful day.
Lovely lovely card (as always)

Apr 20, 2010 - 12:04:37
Tamara Conroy said:

“Happy Birthday” Teneale. Doesn’t matter how old you are, just don’t act old. Enjoy and have fun. Gorgeous cards, especially the martini one (sooo sophisticated). xxx

Apr 20, 2010 - 02:04:12
Karen Keiper said:

happy birthday Teneale, Have a great day.

Thanks for sharing your talent and candy!!

Apr 21, 2010 - 02:04:57
juneypie said:

happy birthday Teneale! you deserve a wonderful day! :D

my best survival tip for a birthday: smile and enjoy the day! its only but one day a year, and its 364 days to the next one!

thanks for the opportunity to win!

Apr 21, 2010 - 09:04:36
Kylie S said:

Happy Birthday Teneale (again!) ROFLOL. I hope you had a lovely day celebrating with family & friends. K-xxx

Apr 21, 2010 - 09:04:38
Lisa Martin said:

WOW – what a great response to your birthday blog candy Teneale! I see it finishes tonight – are you going to say who wins? Im nosey! :)
Hope you had a fantastic birthday!
Lisa :)

Apr 22, 2010 - 12:04:32

BLOG CANDY IS NOW CLOSED.

I will announce the winners shortly.

What a massive response {thank you} I feel very loved and will be wrapping and few gifts tomorrow.

Apr 26, 2010 - 09:04:51
Jane Logan said:

Hi Teneale, you are SO young!! Happy Belated Birthday to you!

Cheers
Jane Logan :)

May 6, 2010 - 12:05:36
Paula Fuller said:

Hi Teneale,
Just been looking at all your gorgeous work. I came across this quote last night when I was looking for something else.

Thirty is the ideal age for a woman-especially if she’s forty. (Nelson’s Book of Laughter)

I love it, so consider yourself getting to the ‘good’ age! LOL! And Happy Birthday!

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