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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Happy Birthday, Suzanne Dean!!!

The Color Me Creative Design Team has a secret!!!  Today we are hopping along to wish our fearless leader, Suzanne Dean, a VERY happy birthday!!!  Suzanne is the owner/creator of the Color Me Creative site and, as many of you know, teaches her Copic classes online and on the road!  She is one busy momma and we thought we'd take time to wish her a happy day and hope she gets to sit with her Cherry Coke and donuts (ya, a fav combination of hers!) and relax a bit today and enjoy the hop!

Each of us decided it would be fun to remember Suzanne today in "typical Suzanne" style!  Our creations will either help remember a "funny travel moment" with Suzanne or... share a secret about Suzanne.  Ha!!!  Bet she didn't see this coming!!! LOL

Here is what I created today....


My card started with Pure Luxury Black Onyx card stock.  I layered on some Red Hot and more Black Onyx before adding some DP from the Gina K Designs Patterned Paper Pack, "Poppy Prints".  I added some pieces of Black Onyx with DP from that same paper pack and also from the "Berries & Vines" set as well.  My image is from Saturated Canary, "Zorana, a Dancing Gypsie".  I colored her with my Copic markers and added a few Prima flowers on the side.  



My favorite thing about Suzanne is how she leads this "self-called" gypsie lifestyle.  She is on the move more than anyone I know.  I just wish I could join her!!! *hint hint*  Hee  But I have to admit, another reason I chose this image was because well... if you knew Suzanne well enough, you'd know she's always saying... "I need pot!" LOL  Of course, she DOESN'T use pot, but I find it funny whenever she belts that out.  And this gal reminds me of one of those "hippie" types as well.

In fact, while we were in California this past January, she and I had gone to a nearby little convenience store to purchase God knows what... and when we were heading back to our room upon entering the lobby I saw a gentleman get into the elevator.  I ran to grab the door so we didn't have to wait... Suzanne in tow!  As I got on I made the comment... "Whoa... just in time.  I looked at the gentleman and said... "That's how I run to catch ALL my men!"  Suzanne about lost it!!! She doubled over laughing and creeping into the corner of the elevator.  At that point I looked at the gentleman who said not a word... and said.. "Ohhh don't worry about her... she'll be ok once the pot wears off!" LOL  THEN I thought Suzanne was gonna pee her pants!! LOL

As we got to the room I took out my room card and was trying to put it in the slot as she stood there bent over, still laughing, then beginning to laugh a bit harder as I could NOT get that card in!!  I screamed, "I can't get it in!!!!... along with... "That's what he.." well.. never mind. LOL  At that point I turned and a gentleman across the building was standing on the balcony looking at us and visibly slowed down to watch.  Suzanne on on the ground by the door at that point nearly in tears from laughing.  Of course our roommate, Marti, had no intention, apparently, of coming to help us IN.. but we muddled through and got there.  As Suzanne ran to the bathroom!  Ya... good times were had by all! LOL  

I love you Suzanne.. 'cause you let me tell people you smoke pot and then almost wet yourself because I DO tell them!!! LOL  I hope your birthday is fabulous and special... just like you are to me!  *BIG HUGS* GF!!!

Now hop on over to the rest of the DT's sites to see what they are sharing about Suzanne.  ;-)



Hope you enjoy your day, Suzanne, and remember... you're not getting older... you're getting ..... FUNN(I)ER!!! Ha!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!  *HUGS*

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18 comments:

Shelby Goolsby said...

Oh my goodness that is hysterical!! Suzanne may kill you but it will be worth it. Love your card BTW, gorgeous papers and design. Love it!!

Stephanie (Arty Carty) Lee said...

she is that kinda gal! gotta love our dear Suzanne and I love your card too!

Maire Gamber said...

How funny! I don't think we can let you two go out in public!
Hugs,
Marie

Suzanne said...

Thanks for all your work Tina, really appreciated, love the card, the underlays on the skirt really stand out, fantastic, Suzy Q xx

Michele Spera said...

Beautiful job:-) This screams Suzanne! xoxo I love the colors and the image:-)
michele

Vicki Dutcher said...

Wow! Awesome coloring Tina! Fun story--

Renkata said...

Sensational card Tina and amazing story.

anaRy said...

You go Tinahh
Banana!! You got Su's essence so perfectly LOL...
I cannot wait for all of us get together!!
xoo
anaRy

Suzanne J Dean said...

LOL yeah I'm not sure if I should kill you either LOL! That was pretty funny tho even if the guy truly DID believe I was high LOL! Thanks for the beautiful card, one of my fave images too and so beautifully colored! Love ya!

hugz,
Suzanne

Mel said...

Tina, great story, that is so her. Fab card and beautifully colored. Thanks for organizing this :)

Ruby said...

Wow Tina your card is so much more gorgeous on the pc instead of my phone at 6am lol. Loved reading all about your pot story too, funny!! Thanks for all your hard work in organising the blog hop, it went off really well.

Cheri said...

What a fun story and I LOL while reading it. Your card is fabulous!!!

Patricia St Martin said...

Tina, I think we all did it!!! Stunning card. Love that image beautiful done.
Hugsxxx

Roxann said...

Hi, Tina! Your card is outstanding! I so love your work!
Cyber Hug,
Roxann

Cathy Lee said...

OMGoodness, Tina, you are a hoot! I thought Suzanne had travel stories. That is so funny. So glad she has a wonderful team of talented ladies to wish her a Happy B-Day. We all think so much of her because to be honest...it rubs off. :D
I'm off to the next hop...
Hugz,
Cathy Lee

Dana Joy said...

Too funny Tina. Great story and awesome card.

Hugs
Dana

Brook said...

You are so funny Tina. Gorgeous card and I love that story.

Encouraging Words said...

I hope Suzanne had a fun birthday. Happy late Birthday, Suzanne. What an adorable card. I was in awe of your use of designs on the dress. It really is a special card, and having read Suzanne's profile, talking of being like a "gypsy", so appropriate for her birthday. Nicely done.

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