Five Birthdays

I figured out today that I have five birthday cards to create and send this month.  Wow!  Busy birthday month for me.  I am having a blast playing with the birthday stamp sets and Celebrations DSP.  The colors are so bright and cheery!

I love the pleated ribbon technique I used on this card.  I had some retired Real Red polka dot ribbon and turned it over, so it would not compete with the numbers on the dsp.  I love how the stitching was on both sides.

Materials used are stampin’ up! Unless noted

Stamps: birthday bliss

Paper: pacific point, real red, whisper white, celebrtions dsp

Ink: pacific point marker, versamark

Accessories: real red ribbon (retired), dimensionals, buttons (other), square lattice impressions folder, red sticky tape

Punches: 2 x 1 3/8" oval

Techniques: basic stamping

I am hosting Paper Craft Planet's sketch challenge this Saturday.  I hope you can join me.  Now, you will link to the PCP blog instead of uploading to your gallery at Paper Craft.  Susanna has made it even easier to play along.

First Card of 2011

Wow!  It seems like it has been a long time, since I have posted.  I have been keeping myself busy with the boys being on Christmas vacation.  They finally went back on Tuesday, January 4th.  I am back to my routine and happy to be back to my crafting.

I had club last night and one on Friday.  This always gets me into the creative mood.  I have three birthday cards I need to make this month.  My sister, dad and brother-in-law all have birthdays within a week of each other.  I don't have any birthday cards, so I decided to better start making them.  I love the sketch challenge over at Paper Craft Planet.  When I have been away from my craft room and need inspiration, I can always find a great sketch to get the creative juices flowing.  Check out Jessica's sketch for this week here.

Materials used are stampin’ up! Unless noted

Stamps: birthday bliss, perfect punches, on a pedestal

Paper: pacific point, real red, whisper white, pear pizzazz, celebrations dsp

Ink: real red, pear pizzazz, pacific point marker, crushed curry marker

Accessories: basic pearls, dimensionals, pacific point ribbon (retired), whisper white brad

Punches: large tag, xl tag, spiral border, 2 x 1 3/8" oval

Techniques: basic stamping

Birthday Bliss

I have been working on cards for my May card class.  This is the first in a series of five.  I got this stamp set, Birthday Bliss, because I have a friend who orders double frosting when she orders her cake.  There is a sentiment is this set that reads, "May your layers be many & your frosting thick."....Love it!  It is perfect for her.

I was in the bright & cheery mood when I made this one.  It reminds me of lemonade and summer.  Oh, I hope we have a hot summer.  We are ready to be at the pool every day.

Materials used are stampin’ up! Unless noted

Stamps: birthday bliss, retired jumbo wheel

Paper: pink passion, barely banana, whisper white,

Ink: pink passion

Accessories: pink ribbon (other), white brads (other), dimensionals

Punches: wide oval

Techniques: stamping