I am prepping cards today for the arrival of six guests for a stamping class tomorrow. One of the ladies requested a card for a baby boy and I was playing around with a layout for it. A decision to make an extra one, using the colors I had chosen for the baby card, but to gear it towards the PPA 168 challenge, was made. So this card is using non Stampin’ Up! items as well as Stampin’ Up! to complete my card. To visit the Paper Pals Art challenge 168 click here.
Oh boy! It's a BOY!
Thank you for joining us for the August Pals Blog Hop. Even though it's only August we want to provide some inspiration for your upcoming holiday projects. This month's blog hop will showcase new products from the 2013 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. We hope you enjoy seeing how we use the new stamps, new punches and other accessories!
You should have just left stop number 29 on the Pals Hop... Susan Itell at Simple Stampin. If so, you are in the right spot. If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help move you from blog to blog so that you can see all the fantastic and amazing creations!
This was a tough card to narrow down exactly what new goodies from the Holiday catalog to choose!!! I started off with a Christmas card then switched to a Halloween card and created two more Christmas cards before I chose the one posted today. All the practice will come in handy for my upcoming Stampin’ Up! workshops and classes!
Christmas Wishes and Lined Envelope
The reason for my choice of this card in particular, was to showcase a card that would be easy to duplicate yet at the same time highlights a new stamp, new designer paper, new ribbon, new tool and a new embellishment from the Holiday Catalog. You could easily recreate this card with the items you currently have on hand for now, but at the same time envision how to put to use some of the newly available items too. I love the way the 1” Cherry Cobbler ribbon fills the card and how easily the ribbon was to work with. I purchased the Frosted Finishes Embellishments specifically to be used with Festive Flurry snowflake bundle yet decided to try it on this card anyway. It adds just the right amount of sparkle to offset and compliment the greeting. It is always a pleasant surprise to reach “outside the box” and be happy with the results.
The final touch is the envelope lined with coordinating designer series paper. It is the icing on the cake, the bow on the present and the cherry on the top of the sundae! I used the Envelope Liners Framelit Dies combined with the Big Shot Magnetic Platform (available to order again on August 26th) for a quick and easy polished finish to the card! I will say for the record that these two items are my all time favorite purchases that I have made with Stampin' Up!, as I have used them for every card since purchasing them!
I hope you are happy with the results too!
I am the last stop on the Pals Blog Hop! Thanks for visiting – and I hope to see you next month! I would love to hear your comments on this card or any of the cards I post!
Todays card was made for the PPA 167 challenge. Click here to go to the Paper Pals Art Challenge and view all the cards submitted for this color challenge. Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding and Coastal Cabana were the colors chosen to be used for the challenge.
The use of butterflies, dimensionals and the stamped saying that appears to be floating makes for a light and airy card. This is a great card for every day use for those that really do make you smile!
you make me smile...
Welcome to this weeks PPA 166 Color Challenge.
Birthday Wishes
Between a very busy workweek, out of state overnight company and yesterdays Stamp Camp preparations, I almost did not find the time to make a card! I also spent all of yesterday evening teaching card-making techniques to my newest down line member. I am so glad I was able to sneak a card in today, as the color combo was fun to play with. The little splashes of embellishment across the card front take this simple card to elegant in a single leap! Click here to go to Paper Pals Art Challenge 166
Welcome to the Paper Pals Art Challenge 135
Lovely Bird
To view the resident artists cards and the submitted entries click here. The Paper Pals offer a weekly challenge to help inspire and challenge you. I have to admit that I am more than a little intimidated by such amazing cards that are generated by a very talented group of Internet crafters! I will never hone my talents by sitting on the sidelines ~ so I wholeheartedly embrace these opportunities to get busy! I hope that I inspire you to submit a card here or there…that is what my goal is ~ to share ideas and offer encouragement.
envelope liner and inside of card
What? Christmas twice a year? Once in December and again in July? OK! If you are anything like me than Christmas thoughts cross your mind all year long! As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator with the new Holiday Catalog fast approaching, it is certainly on the brain lately. I am getting excited about sharing some festive card making techniques in the coming classes that I offer.
Christmas in July
This card was for the same swap I did the Halloween card also. When I signed up for the swaps there were plenty of current items available to use. Come July 11th when the cards were due there were literally few to none applicable stamps or designer papers available. Stampin' Up! delegated a separate holiday catalog this year that the products were not available in time to use with the swap cards :(
The holiday catalog will be available on line and to purchase from August 1st. There are some great holiday cards and tags to get incentive and inspiration displayed in the catalog!!! If you would like a holiday catalog sent to you please email me your request.
I am posting this card today to show, once again, that when you don't feel that you have the "right" product you will surprise yourself with what you are able to create. I had thoughts of pulling out of the swap because of the lack of product that fit the guidelines. Instead I dug deep and was able to come up with both a Halloween card and Christmas card (under duress!). I will be posting a lot a lot of holiday card ideas with new product over the next few months!!! It is a time of year that generates a desire to give from the heart, and there is nothing quite like a homemade card to fit the bill <3
To start the Holiday spirit of giving ~ it is time for another raffle. Please leave a comment of what your favorite tradition is for the holidays. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas or New Years. I will pick a random winner from those who leave a comment to receive a holiday stamp set of their choice (up to $25.00). Winner will be drawn on Saturday, August 3rd
This card was made with a few "co-workers" of mine from Stampin' Up! in mind. They are at convention and receiving accolades for the wonderful and creative talents they possess. The best part is they don't keep it to themselves! They share their creativity to inspire and encourage others to express themselves through their papercrafting. Way to Go Pals!
Rising Stars
PPA 164 Challenge
This week’s challenge is a sketch challenge. Click here to see the design teams cards and those submitted by other crafters. I did a little shopping on my lunch break this past week and my purchases dictated my design.
It definitely makes me think of a hot summer day. Pretty much anywhere you are in the US this week it is hot, hot, HOT! I started with a cobbler cherry base and layered it with a 5” x 4” piece of early espresso. I then stamped a 4 ¾” x 3 ¾” very vanilla with random dark and light (stamped off) tones of a bicycle. I chose my banners from both washi paper and ribbon and adhered with glue. That is the item that sent me to the crafting store in the first place! I then cut out an early espresso die cut of the unicycle. I used the magnetic platform to keep it in place and wax paper to help pop out the paper easier. By inserting the wax paper between the die and the cardstock it really made the paper pop out of the die easier! The magnetic platform also simplified the die cutting process and I am thrilled that I made the purchase!
There was an eye-opening discussion recently on my fellow stamper’s facebook page regarding glue vs. adhesive. I jumped on the bandwagon and tried glue for myself. My opinion is that I am impressed with how easy it is to use and how well it adheres items. Sold! I added a sentiment and a few pearls and my Thank You card is ready to go!
Today's card theme is "Celebrate" ~ due to the fact that tonight is Awards Night at convention. I did not like the way my card came out and am to embarrassed to post it . So, instead I am cheating and reposting a card I designed as a thank you to all those responsible for getting the blog up and running. That includes all of you who stop by to visit. We are a community of people who may or may not know each other but support one another in our love of crafts...CHEERS!
Cheers to my Pals
A is for Apple ~ B is for Ball ~ C is for Cat ~ D is for Dog ~ E is foe Eagle ~ G is for Green Eyed Monster Today’s Theme ~ H is for Horse ~ I is for Igloo and J is for Jealous!!!
Hope you are all having a wonderful time…
Green Eyed Monster
We are having a pity party and you are invited! Stampin’ Up! is hosting it’s 25th Anniversary convention this week! The pity party committee has chosen today’s card to be “Home Sweet Home” in honor of all our stamping pals heading out to convention. Those of us left behind have conspired not to be left out of all the fun. There is a different card theme for each day they are away. I am looking forwards to participating in creating some non-conventional cards for the pity celebration.
Thank you for stopping in to see my “happy birthday” card made especially for today’s guest appearance. Actually, it was made especially for me! I am honored to be sharing the spotlight once again with Mary Fish. This layout illustrates not only how well the Stampin’ Up! card stock and designer papers work together, but also how well the embellishments compliment them. The embellishments are like the icing on a cake - birthday cake! The combination of black against the subtle colors makes for a very striking card. Despite the use of black on the scalloped trim, one of the scalloped punches, and the ribbon this cards emanates a feminine flair. The black was my attempt at humor for the big 50!
Happy Birthday to me!
I celebrated a milestone birthday this past Monday and my intention was to make myself a 50th birthday card. I had a vision of a layout in my mind yet once again ended up with a completely different finished product. While sifting through my designer papers I came across the Pool Party and Basic Black herringbone patterns, which are from two different designer paper sets. I fell in love with the color combo and Plan B went into motion! Plan B was actually, “Now I have no plan!!!” I am thinking that I may have to change my website name from The Crafty Bandit to the Plan B Stamper! Originally the “happy birthday” greeting was stamped using the Blushing Bride pink, but it was difficult to read the greeting. The Melon Mambo embossing powder was the pop I was seeking. At the last minute a decision was made to fill in the stamped greeting with the Basic Black marker. This allowed the sentiment to be more easily read, and it helped tie the card together.
Pool Party was the color for the base card. The Pool Party herringbone designer paper strip is 5 1/4" x 1 1/2" with a black scallop trim to the left and black taffeta ribbon to the right. The small buttons on the top of the card sit atop 1/2" black circles, and the larger button on the bottom sits atop a black 7/8" scallop circle. The Basic Black rectangle in the middle of the card was cut at 3" x 2 1/2" and the black herringbone DSP is cut 2 3/4" x 21/4". I cut and layered the scallops in Blushing Bride, Pool Party herringbone (2 3/8") Pool Party and Basic Black embossed in Whisper White (1 3/4") with another small button placed in the center. The sentiment was stamped in Versamark and heated with Melon Mambo embossing powder. The sentiment was then filled in with a Basic Black marker and fussy cut. I cut a stip of black and fussy cut it to outline the greeting. The finishing touch was adding the Basic Pearl Jewels in the bottom right hand corner.
Stamp Set(s): Lacey & Lovely (Wood-mount 132205, Clear-mount 122887) Hostess Banner Greetings (Wood-mount 129711, Clear-mount 12974)
Paper: Pool Party (122924) Blushing Bride (131198) Basic Black (121045) Whisper White (100730) DSP Modern Medley (126926) DSP Etcetera (130129)
Ink: Basic Black marker (100082)
Cool Tools: 2 3/8” Scallop Punch (118874) 1 ¾” Scallop Punch (119854) 7/8” Scallop Punch (129404) ½” Circle Punch (119869) Scallop Trim Border (118402) Heat Tool (129053) Trimmer (126689)
Perfect Touch: Whisper White Embossing Powder (109132) Melon Mambo Embossing Powder (123323) Glue Dots (103683) Stampin Dimensionals (104430) Subtles Buttons (130030) 1/8” Black Taffeta Ribbon (119261) Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)
Today’s card is made for the PPA 163 Paper Pals Arts Challenge. To see the design team cards as well as those submitted for this challenge click here. It is interesting for me to see the cards that I have posted, because I am still trying to figure out my personal style. Bold, layered, less intricate designs resonate the most with me so far! My favorite sentiments are either Thank You messages or ones like today’s card - sentiments that may fit more than just one occasion. It will be interesting to note over time how my style and tastes will evolve. Being mostly self-taught in this craft I am eager to learn and incorporate new techniques as I progress.
PPA Challenge 163
I started with 8 ½” x 11” Cherry Cobbler card stock cut in half and scored at 4 ¼” for a standard A2 card. Very Vanilla cut at 5 ¼” x 4” for the first layer with a 3 ½” x 4” DSP second layer. A hexagon punch of each color was placed on the DSP, topped with the polka dot ribbon strips, and embellished with the basic jewels. Midnight Muse cut at 3 ½” x 2 ¼” topped by Cherry Cobbler 3” x 2” and completed with the Congrats message stamped in Midnight Muse and cut out with the scallop punch, decorated with Linen Thread and adhered with dimensionals. I sponged the Mignight Muse around the scalloped edges for depth. CELEBRATE was embossed on the bottom of the Very Vanilla layer for the finishing touch.
I hope you enjoyed today’s card, and I anticipate to see you again tomorrow - as I am scheduled to be the guest stamper for Mary Fish!
Stamp Set(s): Seasonal Sayings (Wood-mount 131937, Clear-mount 128009) Tagtastic (Hostess – Retired – 122747)
Paper: Cherry Cobbler (119685) Midnight Muse (126843) Very Vanilla (101650) DSP Stacks Regals (130139)
Ink: Midnight Muse (126860) Versamark (102283)
Cool Tools: Heat Tool (129053) Embossing Buddy (103083) Scallop Oval Punch (119856) Hexagon Punch (130919)
Perfect Touch: Cherry Cobbler Emboss Powder (122949) Stampin Dimensionals (104430) Linen Thread (104199) Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110775) Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246) ½” Scalloped Dots Ribbon Cheery Cobbler (Retired 124138)
Thank you for joining us for the July Pals Blog Hop to showcase and celebrate the new 2013-15 In Colors! These wonderful creations were made with Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar and Coastal Cabana! We all have a common goal to make and share these projects with YOU!
You should have just left stop number 12 on the Pals Hop Kerry Willard Bray at Stampgoodness. Next stop is Rae Harper at Wild West Paper Arts.
If so, you are in the right spot. If you get off track, the full blog lineup below will help move you from blog to blog so that you can see all the fantastic and amazing creations!
The Blog Hop is here! The Blog Hop is here! I hope that you are enjoying browsing all these wonderful cards that were made to inspire YOU. To me it is like one stop shopping and getting everything you set out for all in one place! How FUN!!!
We were given the information regarding the Blog Hop two days before I was to head out for my week in Denver. The problem was I still had a ton of things to prepare before leaving. My window of opportunity upon return to make a card for the Blog Hop was way too small for my comfort! Somehow, I squeaked it in amongst my duties before leaving on vacation!
The challenge was to create a card that showcased the new In Colors. This was a card that fell into place for me. I immediately decided to use the new In Color Boutique Details, as they had been burning a hole on my shelf (ha ha). I next determined that the Baked Brown Sugar card stock would be my best choice for the base as it was the most neutral of the five colors. I then had to figure out the greeting. This greeting is also very neutral and can be used as an everyday occasion card! I used the DSP paper Etcetera for the stamped greeting background and just cut the oval image out with a scissors. To add extra detail I encased the HELLO with an oval piercing using the piercing tool and the smallest oval piercing on the Occasions template. It was placed onto the 5” x 4” Very Vanilla layer using dimensionals. I cut a 7/8” scallop of each of the In Colors and placed them under the Boutique Details correspondingly. I chose the Crisp Cantaloupe for the ribbon color to tie it into the colors at the top of the card for a pulled-together look. Next I chose to add some depth and detail to the sides of the card by embossing with the Needlepoint embossing folder and sponging the edges of the vanilla with Baked Brown Sugar. I also sponged around the edges of the inside Very Vanilla paper.
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Stamp Set(s): Label Something (Wood-mount 130595, Clear-mount 130598)
Paper: Baked Brown Sugar (131296) Crisp Cantaloupe (131298) Strawberry Slush (131295) Coastal Cabana (131297) Pistachio Pudding (131294) Very Vanilla (101650) DSP Etcetera (130129)
Ink: Baked Brown Sugar (131174) Strawberry Slush (131178)
Cool Tools: Paper Piercing Tool (126189) Big Shot (113439) Needlepoint Border (129383) 7/8” Scallop Circle (129404) Paper Snips (1035790)
Perfect Touch: In Color Boutique Details (130938) 3/8” Ruffle Stretch Trim Crisp Cantaloupe (130021)
I FREAKIN’ LOVE YOU!
So much for not making cards! This is the Paper Pals Art Challenge 162. Check it out here!
This is a color challenge versus a sketch challenge, which means there is no set format for the card just the color scheme above. I decided very last minute to whip this card together – as in, on my way to bed. Hey, all I have done since I got home is clean, cook, and yard work! This was a well need diversion. Since I am truly making it after the Fourth of July I decided to go in a different direction for the greeting. The metal arrow embellishment actually reminds me of fireworks, and the star brads certainly invoke patriotic visions of the Fourth of July.
Halloween sure seems like a long time away! Hard to believe that we are already heading towards mid-July. Before you know it the kids will be heading back to school. Time flies, even when we would like to stretch out the summer activities for just a bit longer. With that in mind, I thought it was a great chance to share the Halloween card I designed. This was for the recent swap I participated in. The main reason I wanted to share this card is because of two issues I encountered while making it that are great reminders to all card makers...
The first difficulty I ran across was that I was extremely limited in my options for paper and stamps. My challenge was to use only current Stampin’ Up! items. At the time of sign up for the swap, I had assumed that come June 1st I would be able order new holiday stamps and paper. Alas, Stampin’ Up! has changed its catalog layout! There will be a separate holiday catalog that will not be released until August. I could only use materials from last year's catalog that had carried over to the new catalog. That turned out to be little to nothing. The thought did cross my mind to just drop out of the holiday challenges. Particularly since this was my first swap with other demonstrators, and I did not want to submit cards that I felt were not "top" quality. I was unsure that I could create cards that would meet my expectations. While searching through my stamps I came across the cat, but it had a birthday greeting underneath it. By only stamping the cat part of the stamp with a marker, I had solved my dilemma. The silly demeanor of the cat ensured that it would be a happy Happy Halloween card versus a scary one. The Happy Halloween stamp was the only stamp I had that met the guidelines. My card was designed by the (few) ingredients that I had on hand!
The second issue occurred after I had completed and designed my Halloween card. I glued the first layer down to the all the other cards without placing my ribbon on. YIKES! Now what to do? A huge belief amongst crafters is – there are NO mistakes only opportunities to embellish - fondly referred to as happy accidents! I panicked at first, but then decided upon laying the ribbon under the cat stamp at an angle. Placing the pearl at the end of it gave it a polished finishing touch. The card I had originally completed had the ribbon horizontal across the first layer and placed underneath the cat. In the end I was happier with the end result rather then the intended layout.
Moral of my story is that something can be made from next to nothing, and if you mess it up there is a good chance that it can be fixed!
The base of the card is an 8 ½” x 11” piece of Basic Black cardstock cut in half then scored at 4 ¼” for a size A2 card. The next layer is a 5”x 4” piece of Pumpkin Pie card stock, which I rounded the corners. I colored only the cat part of the stamp with a basic black marker. I then punched it out with the scallop punch and sponged the edges with Pumpkin Pie for depth. The cat stamped scallop was placed on the 3” black card stock circle and placed atop the ribbon was adhered first (don’t make the same mistake I did – haha). I cut the ends of the ribbon to give it some flair and added a pearl. The final touch was the message stamped with Versamark and embossed in black.
Stamp Set(s): Seasonal Sayings (Wood-mount 131937, Clear-mount 128009) Giggle Greetings (Wood-mount 131062, Clear-mount 131065)
Paper: Basic Black (121045) Pumpkin Pie (105117) Whisper White (100730)
Ink: Pumpkin Pie (126945) Basic Black marker (100082)
Cool Tools: Heat Tool (129053) 2 3/8” Scallop Circle (118874) 3/16” Corner Punch (119871) Big Shot (113439) 3” Circle Originals (122125)
Perfect Touch: Versamark (102283) Black Embossing Powder (109133) Pearl Basic Jewels (119247) 3/8” Taffeta Ribbon (109070)
I had a very sweet comment left the other day by Beverly...she said that I do beautiful work! She also requested the type of fold used and measurements from the previously posted Fathers Day Card, "A Fun Way to Show You Care". How could I say no with such a delightful compliment?
I thought I would do one better and actually post another card made from the same layout. It turns out that I wasn't sure of the name of the fold, because it was a card I created in the first card class that I took. Although the name and dimensions were not provided at that time I had kept the card to use as a guide. It just so happened that I brought some cards with me to Denver (to share with my daughter), and luckily this was one of them.
The base of the card is 8 1/2" x 4 1/4" scored at 3". The inside base is 8" x 3" scored at 4". The inside of the card DSP is 5 1/4" x 4" - the inside base has 1" x 3" strip of DSP (its only purpose is to cover the ribbon(s) piece). The outside cover DSP is 2 3/4" x 4". The layered card stock piece is 2 3/4" x 3 3/4" (this one is Coastal Cabana placed on top of the Smokey Slate inside base that was scored at 4"). I have no set way that I decorate the front, but typically change out to accommodate for the stamped message being utilized. The inside message on this card was created with a stamp from a completely different stamp set...you should always be thinking outside the box (no pun intended!), and don't be hesitant to play with elements and color patterns that are not an apparent match. For example this card has three very busy patterned papers that actually compliment each other when all is said and done. I chose this fun stamp You Make Me Happy - Who wouldn't like to get a card for no particular occasion, and with such an endearing message?
You Make Me Happy with your comments and requests. Please don't hesitate to ask questions or to leave comments and/or suggestions. I had someone else previously ask me for the dimensions, and I directly emailed them in response. I will make an effort to include the measurements for the cards that I post in the future. Thanks for stopping by!
Stamp Set(s): Hello, Lovely (Wood-mount 130240, Clear-mount 130243) Yippee-Skippee (Wood-mount 131341, Clear-mount 131344)
Paper: Coastal Cabana (130024) Smokey Slate (131202) DSP Designer Series Paper Stack (130136) I Am Me (130138)
Ink: Calypso Coral (126983)
Cool Tools: Big Shot die-cutting machine (113439) Big Shot Magnetic Platform (130658) Labels Collection (125598)
Perfect Touch: Glue dots (103683) 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbom Daffodil Delight (126872) 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon Bermuda Bay (131206) Pearl Basic Jewels (119247)
Hi Everyone! This has been a very busy week of all things card related. Not only did I participate in the Paper Arts Challenge, prepare my card for the upcoming July 9th blog hop, and make 30 cards for my first ever card swap (I am running out of card related firsts as I am dipping my feet deeper in the pool), but I also had a few last minute card making requests thrown in the mix. Phew! Believe it or not I accomplished everything before I left on vacation.
I headed out yesterday afternoon to Denver to spend a week hanging out with one of my most favorite people in this world, my daughter Kate. That means that I had to go full throttle at work and home to leave things in great shape for those covering me at my desk and home. The good news is that I was able to prepare several of my challenge cards to share with you over the coming week!
The card I've chosen to share today is one of the swap cards. The challenge was to create a special occasion card using black and one 'In Color." There was also an option to include either white or vanilla. Using only current Stampin' Up! products the card had to be at least 4 layers with the use of at least one embellishment. The special occasion could be Birthday, Graduation, Wedding, Retirement - I chose to use a wedding card pattern that I demonstrated in a recent class which got great reviews, and I opted to spruce it up just a tad. I chose Strawberry Slush as the 'In Color.' The little "strawberry" heart was just the right touch to tie the groom and bride hearts together. The juxtaposition of the splash of color against the black and white card create a dramatic looking card that any bride would love to receive.
Stamp Set: Loving Thoughts (Wood-mount 128436, Clear-mount 125845) Hearts A Flutter (Wood-mount 131922, Clear-mount 129252)
Paper: Basic Black (121045) Whisper White (100730) Strawberry Slush (130023)
Ink: Jet Black Stazon (101406) Strawberry Slush (131178)
Cool Tools: Big Shot die-cutting machine (113439) Hearts A Flutter Framelit (130159) Magnetic Platform (130658) Fancy Fan Embossing Folder (127751) 3/16" Corner Rounding Punch (119871)
Perfect Touch: Pearl Basic Jewels (119247) Neutral Candy Dots (130934) Basic Black 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (119261) uni-ball Signo Gel Pen (105021)
Another glorious day weather-wise on the New England coast. The great weather always puts a little zing in the step and a smile on the face - you just can't help it. Today's card is made for my first ever Pals Paper Arts challenge, and I am really pleased at the final outcome of the card. I love how the different textures and colors blend seamlessly to create a pleasing composition, and a card that sings from the heart. I am a sucker for Thank You cards, because they can be given everyday for so many reasons.
Anyone who knows me can verify that I have a passion for all things bird related. My favorite bird treasure was given to me by my sister Anne and her husband Craig. They found an abandoned hummingbird's nest on a pine tree in Maine, which shockingly still has the needles intact. It is beautiful!
This is my first card made using a sketch for planning and inspiration, and I really enjoyed the challenge. As I was not aiming to incorporate Stampin' Up! products only, my creativity floodgate rushed open...like any other crafter out there I have a hodgepodge of goodies and supplies, because I never know when I just might need them - teehehe!
Please check out the Pals Paper Art website! You can check out the Resident Artist's submittals in order to better understand just what this 'challenge' is all about. My submittal along with other Pal's submittals can be found if you scroll down on the challenge site. Enjoy!
Stamp Set: Lots of Thanks (Wood-mount 129687, clear-mount 129690)
Paper: Very Vanilla (101650) Pool Party (122924) DSP Epic Day This and That (130814)
Ink: Gumball Green (126861) Crumb Cake (126975)
Cool Tools: Big Shot (113439) Stripes Embossing Folder (123128)
Perfect Touch: Natural Linen Thread (104199) ~ rhinestones, bird and button from the goodie box
This bright + cheerful Happy Birthday card will fit the bill for your guy or gal celebrating their special day! I chose Tangerine Tango as the colorful base. As it was such a quick and simple card to put together, I took the opportunity to play around with the layout. I made solid color flowers (which added just the right 'pop' that I was hoping for!), added groups of flowers, lowered the greeting base, added different embellishments, changed the base colors, and incorporated a variety of greetings. In the end I made a bunch of different cards utilizing this card as a "model," and I loved them all! It's like buying clothes...when you find something that fits and flatters - buy one in each color!
So many cards to make and too little time! Thanks for visiting today and enjoy the rest of your week!
Stamp Set: Sassy Salutations (Wood-mount 132070, Clear-mount 126707) Flower Shop (Wood-mount 130939, Clear-mount 130942)
Paper: Tangerine Tango(111349) Soft Suede (115318) Whisper White (100730) DSP Venetian Romance (130144)
Ink: Island Indigo (126986) Crisp Cantelope marker (131260 - sold as a set of 5 new in-colors) Coastal Cabana marker (131260 - sold as a set of 5 new in-colors)
Cool Tools: Pansy Punch (130698)
Perfect Touch: Candy Dots Regals (130392) Pearl Basic Jewels (119247) Stampin' Up! dimensionals (104430) Retired brad
art is love
- Henry David Thoreau
