Category Archives: Birthday

Big Day, Birthday, Happy Birthday Gorgeous

Party Time Card

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Birthday Card featuring the Happy Birthday Gorgeous Stamp Set

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Paper Craft Crew Challenge #253

Today’s party time birthday card color choices were inspired by the Paper Craft Crew Challenge blog.  I chose to use the Stampin’ UP versions of these colors: Tempting Turquoise, Island Indigo, and Mint Macaron.  To check out other cards on their blog for more inspiration, go to:

Paper Craft Crew Challenge #253

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Fab Friday Challenge #117

The card sketch that I chose for the card comes from Fab Friday.  To see more card sketches and see the cards from this challenge, visit:

Fab Friday #117

Washi Wonder

It was fun creating a lot of texture with this card.  I used the Pinewood Planks embossing folder for the backdrop in whisper white.  After cutting my large circle with the Stitched Shapes Framelits, I ran it through the Big Shot with the Oh My Stars embossing folder for even more texture.

Washi Tape is often overlooked in the catalog.  It is actually a versatile element in the crafting arsenal.  I used the Basics Pack 3 Washi Tape to create the whimsical banner behind the “50” element.  I lined up the washi tape on a scrap of paper, trimmed it down and punched the ends in a banner with the Banner Triple punch.  I also used it inside the card to add a punch of color. So simple!

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What do you think? What is your favorite use for washi tape?

Bonus Days

Woohoo! Time to get some more discounts for next month and finish off that wishlist.

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Christmas in July

Ho, ho, ho! Stampin’ UP’s Christmas in July promotion makes it easier than ever to sign up to be a demonstrator! Sign up to be my new recruit and you will receive a FREE Essentials Gift Pack including Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Grid Paper, two D Blocks, and a Bone Folder. That’s an added value of $52!

As a special perk for becoming a demonstrator now through July 31st, you also receive the Carols of Christmas Stamp Set from the holiday catalog for FREE ($20 value)!

This special value will automatically be added to your starter kit when you sign up to be a demonstrator.

GREAT! Sign me up now!

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Birthday, Birthday Delivery

Happy Birthday Baker Card

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Image of Baker from Birthday Delivery Photopolymer Bundle

Birthday Delivery Photopolymer Bundle

Buy these three coordinating products and save 10%. These nostalgic works of art you create with this beautiful and fun Birthday Delivery stamp set will make anyone wish they were having a birthday today.  You get 23 photopolymer stamps in the set.

You also get the Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper where each sheet is double-sided for double the creative options. You get 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs. The paper is 12” x 12”.  It is Acid-free which is perfect for scrapbooking as well.

Finally this bundle includes the Birthday Friends Framelits Dies.  You get 10 matching dies.  They also can cut images from the matching DSP.  The item number is 145294 and the total cost is $62.00.  Don’t forget to add it to your shopping cart today.

Birthday Delivery Photopolymer Bundle from Stampin' UP

Happy Birthday Thinlit

To get the gorgeous happy birthday sentiment for today’s sample card, run the Happy Birthday Thinlit through the Big Shot on the Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper and then once on the striped DSP from the Birthday Memories DSP pack.  Stack them on top of each other a bit askew. It creates a colorful shadow for the sentiment.

The little baker is stamped in Early Espresso ink, colored with markers and cut out on the Big Shot with his matching thinlit.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project sample.  Leave me a comment and don’t forget to visit my online store open 24/7.  Have a fabulous day!

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Birthday, Label Me Pretty, Thank You

Emboss Resist Technique

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Emboss Resist Technique features the Label Me Pretty Stamp Set

Inspiration Sources

Make sure to check out these great blogs for inspiration.  They have great layouts, color combinations and themes to choose from.  For the above card, I used the following blogs for inspiration.

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AAA Cards Game #92 Resist Technique

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CAS(E) this Sketch! #226

Emboss Resist Technique

Emboss Resist is a technique that creates a lot of impact for very little effort.   On a small piece of whisper white card stock, you simply stamp the Brushstrokes image in Versamark ink, sprinkle with clear or white embossing powder, and then melt it with a heat gun.

Using sponge wedges, sponge each of the five colors right over the top of the embossing.  Wipe the remaining ink off the embossed stripes with a paper towel.  So much fun while being a quick technique. Try it out!

Label Me Pretty Bundle

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Using the little label from the Label Me Pretty stamp set, stamp the curly cue in Fresh Fig ink and the sentiment “You’re the Best” in Tranquil tide.  Just punch it out with the coordinating punch.  I love that Stampin’ UP makes this so easy.  Top it off with a In Color Bitty Bow. I chose the Lemon Lime Twist one. Done!

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Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy, Thank You

Eastern Palace & Wood Textures Combo

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Eastern Palace Suite by Stampin' UP

Eastern Palace Bundles

Stampin’ UP has given both demonstrators and customers an exclusive early release of this great suite of products featuring the Eastern Palace Suite.  I have paired it here with the Wood Textures Designer Series paper.  The DSP changes the look of the suite completely.  I love it with the gold paper accent and the beautiful stickers that come in the bundle.

If you want the entire huge bundle of products, they are available until MAY 31st.   The premier bundle includes the new thicker very vanilla cardstock (FREE!) which is sure to be a favorite with card makers.

The products will then be sold individually in the new catalog that starts JUNE 1st.  If you would like a copy of the new annual catalog, send me an email.

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The sentiments used on this card are from the Colorful Seasons Stamp Set that will be open for purchase to customers on JUNE 1st.  The sentiments are embossed with gold embossing powder.

Eastern Palace Suite by Stampin' UP

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Birthday, Seaside Shore

Seaside Shore Birthday Card

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Image of Birthday card featuring fish by Stampin' UP

A Mix of Old and New Products

This seaside themed birthday card features two of the new in colors: Tranquil Tide and Lemon Lime Twist.  The Happy Birthday thinlet is cut from the Serene Scenery DSP and it gives an ombre effect to the sentiment.

The fish are stamped on whisper white cardstock and cut out with paper snips.  The background is stamped using the seaweed and bubbles images from the Seaside Shore Stamp Set.

As a finishing touch, washi tape adorns the bottom as well as the new clear faceted gems.

Image of Birthday card featuring fish by Stampin' UP

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Birthday, Mother's Day, Sale, Sympathy, Thank You

Timeless Tags Stained Glass Paper Flower

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Stained Glass Technique

This card demonstrates that paper piecing can definitely have the feel of stained glass.  For this card, I cut the flower tag from the Timeless Tags Thinlits Dies three times. One using basic black cardstock, and one each of the sugarplum glimmer paper and the mint macaron glimmer paper.

Using an oval cut with the Stitched Framelit dies as my base, I attached the black flower outline to the oval first and filled in the missing pieces with glimmer paper.   It is like putting the puzzle back together so to speak.

I hope you try out this technique. Let me know what you think in the comments section. I love hearing from you.

Get A Free Gift

Make an order of $50 or more using the hostess code: UYVHE63A through my online store, and I will send you a free gift. This offer is good through March 31st. Your free gift will ship in April. Remember that Sale-a-bration is still going on though the end of March so if you order $50 or more, you get a Sale-a-bration item FREE as well.

Become A Demonstrator

Now is the best time to join Stampin’ UP! During Sale-A-Bration, Stampin’ UP is sweetening the deal. They are sending you and additional 2 stamp sets in your starter kit. I am going to make it even sweeter- I will send you a Stampin’ Trimmer if you sign up under me as a part of my team! That is a $30 value! Hurry this offer is only valid through March 31st!

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Remember to remain a demonstrator you only need to sell $300 per quarter. You don’t even have to sell to other people. You can just be a hobby demonstrator and get the discount on great Stampin’ UP products just for yourself. I would love to have you join my team!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY TEAM!

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Birthday, Masculine Cards, Nailed It

Nailed It Bundle

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Masculine Card

At times, it can seem like there are really limited options out there for making a masculine looking card.  Stampin’ UP has done a great job by creating this bundle of products to do just that.  Appropriately named the Nailed It Bundle, this stamp set and coordinating framelits make this task simple.

Pair it with the Hexagons Dynamic Textured Embossing Folder and you have a great looking card with minimal effort.  But no one else will guess that!

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A Great Tip

Here is a great tip to get a good impression from the embossing folder.  Before running the silver foil paper piece through the Big Shot in the dynamic embossing folder, spritz the white paper backing with a little water using the Stampin’ Spritzer. It will soften the paper enough so it won’t crack.

Remember that the sandwich for the Big Shot requires one less clear plate as the folder is a lot thicker.

Get A Free Gift

Make an order of $50 or more using the hostess code: UYVHE63A through my online store, and I will send you a free gift. This offer is good through March 31st. Your free gift will ship in April. Remember that Sale-a-bration is still going on though the end of March so with a $50 order you can get the Designer Tee Stamp Set (Item #143359) free. (see image below)

I used the Happy Birthday sentiment from this set for the tool card.

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Become A Demonstrator

Now is the best time to join Stampin’ UP! During Sale-A-Bration, Stampin’ UP is sweetening the deal. They are sending you and additional 2 stamp sets in your starter kit. I am going to make it even sweeter- I will send you a Stampin’ Trimmer if you sign up under me as a part of my team! That is a $30 value! Hurry this offer is only valid through March 31st!

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Remember to remain a demonstrator you only need to sell $300 per quarter.  You don’t even have to sell to other people. You can just be a hobby demonstrator and get the discount on great Stampin’ UP products just for yourself.  I would love to have you join my team!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY TEAM!

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Beautiful You, Birthday, Stamp Sets

Life Looks Beautiful On You

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Cupcakes & Carousels DSP Stack

This super simple card is using the fabulous Cupcakes & Carousels DSP paper stack.  I am loving the colors in this DSP.  It can be used in so many ways.

Today’s technique is simply to stamp the dancing girl image from the Beautiful You stamp set on very vanilla cardstock and the DSP.  I used early espresso ink for this.  I cut around the dress and hat with my paper snips on the DSP piece. Then you simply glue that piece on to the very vanilla piece to get the colorful dress image.  Then cut it out with the stitched shapes framelit and layer it with the Sale-a-bration glimmer paper in Bermuda Bay and another piece of the matching DSP cut in the square shape.  Pop them all up on dimensionals.

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Get A Free Gift

Make an order of $50 or more using the hostess code: UYVHE63A through my online store, and I will send you a free gift. This offer is good through March 31st. Your free gift will ship in April. Remember that Sale-a-bration is still going on though the end of March so with a $50 order you can get the glimmer paper free.

Become A Demonstrator

Now is the best time to join Stampin’ UP! During Sale-A-Bration, Stampin’ UP is sweetening the deal.  They are sending you and additional 2 stamp sets in your starter kit. I am going to make it even sweeter- I will send you a Stampin’ Trimmer if you sign up under me as a part of my team! That is a $30 value!  Hurry this offer is only valid through March 31st!

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 CLICK HERE TO JOIN MY TEAM!

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Birthday, Carousel Birthday

Carousel Birthday Wish

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Color Palette

Featuring the new Occasions catalog Carousel Birthday stamp set from Stampin’ UP and the matching DSP paper stack, this handmade card makes for a special birthday. The colors in the Cupcakes & Carousels DSP stack inspired the color palette for the card.

Sentiments

The Carousel Birthday stamp set features two lovely old fashioned sentiments that go with the whimsical stamps in this set.  The inside of the card featured the second sentiment.

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The banners on the front of the card are hand cut.  The horse and the circus tent were fussy cut using paper snips and popped up on dimensionals. The ferris wheel image is stamp directly on the DSP using early espresso ink.

I hope you enjoy making today’s project.  If you currently do not have a demonstrator, I would love to earn your business.

Make an order of $50 or more using the hostess code: UYVHE63A through my online store, and I will send you a free gift.  This offer is good through March 31st. Your free gift will ship in April. Remember that Sale-a-bration is still going on though the end of March.

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Birthday, Everyday Tags

Watercoloring Inside The Lines

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Card features Inside the Lines DSP from Sale-a-bration

Inside the Lines DSP

The Inside the Lines DSP is the perfect complement to Stampin’ UP’s new watercolor pencils in the Occasions catalog.  You get 3 sheets each of 4 different designs in the pack of DSP.  It is only available through March 31st though as it is a Sale-a-bration item.  The small flower print is perfect for the smudgy flowers I created here.

Bright Palette

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This bright color palette makes for a cheerful birthday card.  The colors play out in the watercoloring on the sentiment as well as the watercoloring done on the embossed image at the bottom of the card.  It is really simple to color the embossing with the matching pencil and use a blender pen to smudge it.

The sentiment “Enjoy” was stamped in Stazon and watercolored with the pencils and blended with a blender pen.  The sentiment comes from the Everyday Tags stamp set.

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Thanks for visiting my blog today.  You can check out my online store 24/7 by clicking any item in the supply list.  Don’t forget to get your Inside the Lines DSP during Sale-a-bration before it’s gone.

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