SEI Celebration

Made a quick birthday card using more of the papers from SEI's Couture Collection. Had a leftover strip that I used as the background. Added a punched border strip, then used the same punch to create the background for the sentiment. Die cut two swirls, using the dark grey one as a shadow. Dug out some old Prima flowers, using an SEI brad for the center. Thought I was done, but ended up with a 'spot' from the glue, so had to add a few clear sequins. I think they added a nice touch! TFL!

Supplies Used: 

Paper: SEI: Couture

Stamps: Close To My Heart: Celebration

Dies: MFT: Medium Fancy Flourish

Border Punch: EK: Open Scallop

Other: Prima Flowers, SEI Brad, Pretty Pink Posh Sequins: Sparkling Clear 

 

Bright and Cheery Hello

I spend so much time finding inspiration on the internet and very little time actually creating anything. This searching often results in me adding more items to my Wish List and feeling like my current stash of supplies is inadequate. Well, today's card was made from inspiration found from my own stuff! While trying to come up with an idea for my super-chatty sister's birthday card, I found this delightful paper pad from Doodlebug Design. So many bright & fun papers! I then unearthed an old Sizzix Originals Die and paired it with a Big Hello Die from Simon Says Stamp and got to work. 

It was fun to pick and choose which papers to use where - they all coordinate so well! I popped the Hello and Telephone up with foam and added a few buttons for interest. The inside was stamped with a balloon string that reminds me of the long, old-fashioned telephone cords. The flower is part of the Telephone Die. 

So many ideas came to me from just this little 6 x 6 paper pad! I'm definitely going to make a few more cards while these supplies are out!

Supplies: 

Paper: Doodlebug Design: take note

Dies: Simon Says Stamp: Big Hello and Sizzix Originals: Telephone & Diary

Stamps: Close to My Heart: Celebration and My Sentiments Exactly: Inspirational Birthday Innies & Outies 

Ink: Distress Oxide: Spiced Marmalade & Mermaid Lagoon

Twenty-one Fun

This card was made using Deconstructed Sketch #166: 

So glad I remembered having these stickers for a 21st birthday - and I thought these papers were perfect for the sketch. Got to use my new Stampin' Up Flower Patch Stamps & Dies...very fun! I changed up the stem of the flower a bit by adding the larger leaves over some of the smaller ones & by adding a little accent with a white gel pen. I inked all the edges and the center panel is popped up. TFL!

Supplies used: 

Paper: Making Memories GIGGLE kids

Stamps: Stampin' Up Flower Patch, and Close to my Heart Celebration (Inside)

Dies: Stampin' Up Flower Fair Framelits Dies 

Ink: Stampin' Up Bermuda Bay & Melon Mambo

Other: Making Memories Ribbon, BasicGrey Candy Buttons, TPS Stickers, Signo White Gel Pen