Sending “Feel Good” Birthday Card …

Hello Stampin’ Friends ~

With the holidays upon us, are you ready for the Good Feelings and Peaceful Moments? Well … I’m combining these two stamp sets to create a fun and happy Birthday Card! I made this card for my Demonstrator Design Team this month.

The Tahitian Tide Designer Paper makes this card bright and fun! Check it out. I’ll be sharing instructions and the dimensions with you as well …

To create this card I am listing the measurements and instructions, plus the supplies needed … they are listed below and linked to my store so you can learn more about the product.

Measurements: 

  • Card Base:  Thick Basic White: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”; score at 4-1/4”
  • Layer #1: Tahitian Tide Designer Paper Cut with Largest Scallop Die
  • Layer #2:  Vellum Cardstock Die cut with second largest Scallop Die
  • Layer #3:  Scrap for Greeting and Daisy (punch twice)

Instructions:

  • Cut and fold card base as listed above..
  • On Layer #2 (Card Front) Tahitian Tide paper: Using Scallop Contour Dies cut with largest scallop die and attach directly to card front.
  • Using Layer #2: Die cut vellum using second largest scallop die.
  • Ink greeting with White Craft ink and sprinkle with White Embossing Powder – Heat set with Heat Tool. (Option: Use Embossing Buddy prior to stamping to help prevent powder from sticking onto vellum cardstock).
  • Attach Layer #2 Card front to Layer # 1 Card Base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. (STAMP TIP: I lightly added glue behind the embossed words to hid it and keep it from showing through vellum)
  • Punch 2 Daisies out with Medium Daisy punch and adhere with Liquid Glue – making sure the petals are off set from each other. Attach with a Dimensional.
  • Stamp Happy Birthday greeting on piece of scrap and cut ends at an angle.

This sweet and fun card is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face … young or old. And if you’re like me, you sure don’t mind a little sunshine when there is blizzard warnings lurking about!

Thanks for the visit today … I hope you feel inspired to create a little sunshine today!

Here is my supply list for you …. If you don’t have some of the supplies, you can click on them for more information or to add it to your shopping cart. Thank you.

A Few of My Favorite Things ….

Hello Stampin’ Friends, Today I want to share a few of my favorite items that are included in the Sale right now. We only have a few days left but it’s a great value for the Gift Giving season. Today I’m sharing my favorite dies! I choose these dies for their versatility in my year round cardmaking!

Let’s begin with the Scallop Contour Dies ….

The Scallop Contour Dies are scalloped border dies that range in size, perfect for card fronts, accent pieces and sentiments! Here are a few examples ….

You can view the original post for both cards HERE!

Another one of my favorite die sets is the Stylish Shapes dies …. It has circles and squares and banners – Oh my!! Perfect for any season and any occasion. They are a must have in your stamping collection.

Check out these cuties using the Stylish Shapes Dies ….

View the Original Post HERE!

Here is another sample using the Stylish Shapes dies …

You can view the Original Post / It includes the “TIP” on how to cut the Mini Banner, Click Here!

And of course you cannot forget the Layering Circle dies and the Stitched Rectangle dies. All four of these die sets will add to your cardmaking ease … for backgrounds, layering, greetings and more. They are to me …. basic supplies to any collection.

If you don’t have them, you’ll want to get them while they are 20% Off. Grab one for your friends for the holiday season.

Thanks for joining me today. I’ve put the links below for your shopping ease.

Endlessly Grateful Rustic Harvest

Hello Stampin’ Friends,

Are you ready for some more Rustic Harvest Designer paper? I had so much fun playing with this paper this weekend. It gets me thinking of my favorite season – Autumn. I pictures those warm days (not hot) and cool nights with a campfire and some smore’s … let’s not forget everything Pumpkin Spice! lol

Speaking of pumpkin, I pulled out the Pumpkin Pie for this card, along with Cajun Craze and my Blending Brushes to color this once black and white designer paper. Once you’ve colored your paper, you can layer it over your Basic White mat. Then secure it to your card front.

That pretty little pumpkin was fussy cut from the same Rustic Harvest paper … just another pattern. It’s elegance in white is why I chose a white mat for may card, I just think it ties everything together nicely.

The “Endless Grateful” sentiment comes from the Very Best Occasions stamp set in the Mini Catalog, and was die cut using the Scallop Contours Dies.

The pumpkin and the greeting are both popped up using dimensionals. I love the simplicity of and beauty of this card … the blending brushes apply to color so smooth and easily and really turn this black and white paper into an autumn wonderland.

Thank you for stopping by to visit my blog today.

Enjoy ~