Archive for the ‘Birthdays’ Category:
Cherries on Top
I made this card a while back for Kathy Boxdorfer’s birthday. I used Real Red cardstock and ribbon. I tucked away the design to use for a later stamp camp. When I pulled it out again for my June camp, it dawned on me that I should be using Cherry Cobbler for cherries. So with a slight modification, here is the outcome.
I saw this card on the Stamping Connection under Penny Thomas’s “Likes.” Yes, I have a tendency to stalk everyone. The concept that drew me to this card was the use of the Scallop Trim Border and Corner Punch. Lisa Foster gave Penny the dimensions for the design which I will also share with you.
Tip: It is essential that you use the Scallop Trim Border punch upside down to make sure your pattern is even. I went through quite a bit of scrap paper before I figured this out.
Dimensions of the square for the scalloped edge & corner piece:
Early Espresso cut 3 5/16 (Square) Punch corners first:)
Cherry Cobbler layer is 2 11/16
Very Vanilla is 2 5/16
Stamps: Cherish Friendships, A Word for You (inside)
Papers: Very Vanilla Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Regal DSP pack.
Inks: Stazon Blk, Crumb Cake, Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Early Espresso,
Accessories: Blender Pen, Scallop Trim Corner and Border punches, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Antique Brads, Stampin' Dimensionals, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, sponges.
Pearly White
I have seen this card everywhere. Pinterest, Facebook, Stampin’ Connection, Blogs. The origin is from the very talented Lee Conrey. It is a beautiful card with a soft and stunning presence. It's suitable for many occasstions and SO VERY EASY to make. I did not stamp the front of this card as I didn’t want to take anything away from the charisma. My customer’s had a choice of sentiments they could use for the inside.
And wouldn’t you know it! The Lace Ribbon Border Punch is retiring at the end of this month. The palm of my hand just went to my forehead.
Paper: Blushing Bride and Whisper White Cardstock
Tools & Accessories: Lace Ribbon Border Punch, Basic Pearls, 5/8" Whisper White Satin Ribbon, Peg Bow Maker, Multipurpose Liquid Glue
Big Top Birthday
This card is going to my brother who will turn ?? on Monday. I won’t tell you his age as it reminds me that I’m not far behind him. Being a retired Air Force Chaplain, I think he will enjoy these stars and stripes.
The Big Top Birthday Designer Paper Series and Happiest Birthday Wishes both retire at the end of this month.
Inspiration: Mary Fish
Stamp Sets: Happiest Birthday Wishes
Paper: Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red (103133)
Cool Tools: Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons, Brights Brads, White Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack
Live, Laugh, Love
Berry Blossoms DSP is a cheerful and colorful Designer Paper Series collection that will be retiring in just a few days along with the On Your Birthday stamp set Mat Pack and Paper Piercing Tool. If you don’t have any of these, it’s not too late to place your order.
Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Paper: Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White
Ink: Early Espresso
Tool & Accessories: Sizzix Big Shot, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, 3" Circle Die, 2½ Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Mini Silver Brads, Calypso Coral 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Adhesive
Uncharted Territory
I set this card up as a birthday card but my customers found it to be a perfect Father's Day card too. I'm mourning the retirement of the Uncharted Territory stamp set and the Well Worn Designer Series Paper collection. They are fantastic for man cards.
Inspired by: Sandy Mathis
Stamp Sets: Uncharted Territory, Tiny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock: Cajun Craze, River Rock, Not Quite Navy
Designer Series Paper: Well Worn
Ink Pads: Not Quite Navy
Tools: Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Brads, Paper Piercing Tool
Pinwheels
I really wanted to make a pinwheel card using the Sweets for the Sweet stamp set. I was sure that I had bought it. Turns out I hadn’t. (Now it's on my (very long) wish list.) So I ran across this card and remembered learning how to make a pinwheel at a demo event a couple of years ago so it this is the outcome. The 1 ½” square DSP was a little challenging to work with but after a few tries, I had it mastered. If I can do it, so can you.
Inspired by: Becky Roberts
Cardstock: Whisper White, Rose Red, Basic Black
Stamp Set: Delightful Dozen
Ink: Stazon Black
Accessories: Stripes Embossing Folder, Polka Dot Embossing Folder, Big Shot, 1-1/4" & 1-3/8" Circle Punches, Scallop Circle Punch, Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Silver Brads, toothpick