Love What You Do, Itty Bitty Greetings, Birthday Card

Today's card was a super quick and easy card to do.  Now I am saying easy because I used the Blends Markers for coloring the flowers. All you do is color first with the lighter color and then add some color from the darker one. Here I added it to the bottom part of the flower. And that is it!!! You can also do this with a blender pen but the paper only allows you to color over the same area a few times and then it starts to pill.  You know, those little bits of paper that start to roll in little balls on your work, or I should say, overworked work!  Alcohol markers do not do that. They bleed through so be careful what is behind the piece you are coloring.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock.

I cut a 5" x 2-1/4" piece of Mossy Meadow card stock and on top of that I taped a piece of the new "Share What You  Love" Specialty Designer Series Paper (SDSP). I taped those layers in place on the 5-1/4" x 4" piece of Whisper White card stock. Then I cut a 3-1/2" x 2-1/4" piece of Mossy Meadow card stock and the Whisper White layer on top of that was cut 3-1/4" x 2". I stamped the image and colored the flowers using the Rich Razzleberry Blends markers. I set that piece in place using Dimensionals.  

The words are from the new "Itty Bitty Greetings" set.  I stamped them using black Memento ink.  That is the same ink I used on the flowers.  And that was it. The SDSP pretty much carries the background of the card and the flowers on the focal piece were just enough to make the card elegant looking.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Birthday Delivery, Birthday Memories, Birthday Card

I LOVE using this Birthday Memories" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  It's got some fun papers in the pack.  I was not so fond of that yellow paper but once it was put with the red and the focal panel, well.... I think I now like it!! LOL  There's usually a design or two in a pack of DSP that I don't like but as I work with it I end up liking it.  Ever have that happen to you?

This was a fun card to make.  The cake was die cut from the "Birthday Memories" DSP.  I set it in place using Dimensionals.  The words are from the "Birthday Delivery" set, the two were a bundle you could purchase together at a discount.  I stamped them using black Memento ink.

Now for the measurements.  

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Basic Black card stock.  On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of the red and white cake DSP.  On top of that is a 2-1/2" x 4" piece of the yellow DSP. And it's layered on a 2-5/8" x 4-1/8" piece of Basic Black card stock. 

A black card stock ribbon was next. It's cut 3/4" wide by 6" long.  I punched the end of the ribbon using the Triple Ribbon punch. I set it on top of the card, marked it and then trimmed the left end.

Next came the focal panel.  It's a piece of Whisper White card stock cut 3" x 2-1/4".  And the Basic Black layer behind it is cut 3-1/8" x 2-3/8".  I stamped the words before I taped those two layers together. The focal layers were just taped down, no Dimensionals.  Then I added Dimensionals to the cake and set it in place on the focal panel.  And that was it.  This is my card for the swap tonight!!  I had 2 months to work on it and the week before I need it I finally finished it.  I did start it last month, I had good intentions!!!  Don't we all?  LOL

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Daisy Delight, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card

I found this fun card on Pinterest.  You can see the original card here.  I did change the wording.  I wasn't sure of the colors used, so I guessed.  The photo on Pinterest takes you to a German site and the computer I was using didn't translate the words to English.  

It's a simple enough card to make though.  You will need a folded half sheet of Whisper White card stock. I cut mine on the 8-1/2" side so this card opens at the bottom.

Next I cut a piece of Whisper White 3-5/8" x 3-1/8".  I took a scrap piece of Whisper White and stamped the daisy from the "Daisy Delight" stamp set using So Saffron ink.  I stamped the center using Always Artichoke.  I punched out the flowers and the flower center, and then I assembled the flower.

I set the flower on the 3-5/8" x 3-1/8" piece of Whisper White to see where I needed to stamp the leaves.  The leaves were stamped using Old Olive ink. I stamped the first leaf dark and then stamped the second leaf without re-inking the image.  I used Old Olive ink on the outline image.

I stamped the words from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set and used the ribbon punch on each end. The words were stamped using Always Artichoke.

I took a 1" wide scrap piece of "Delightful Daisy" Decorative Series Paper and taped it in place on top of the card base. I tied a piece of white baker's twine around the card front.  Then I added Dimensionals to the back of the Whisper White panel and set it in place on the card.  I added a Dimensional to the flower and set it in place over the stamped leaves.  I taped the top part of the words and set it in place on the Whisper White panel.  And lastly I added three rhinestones and the card was done.  But I think when I'm done here I'm going to add a little Wink of Stella to the flower center.  I think it could use a little sparkle.  This was a fun card to make and I could see myself making more!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Daisy Delight, Delightful Daisy, Thank You Card

I found this card on Pinterest and I just HAD to make it. I LOVED the flowers.  This card has a soft, quiet, calmness to it.   And it was super easy to make too!

The link to the original card can be found here. It doesn't take you anywhere, just to the card. There's no instructions so I had to guess at what colors were used.  And sometimes (many times) you make do with what you have.

The base of this card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  The next layer is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Bermuda Bay.  On top of that is a 3-3/4" x 5" piece of Whisper White.

I punched the flowers using the daisy punch and some scraps of "Delightful Daisy" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  I needed 6 flowers.  I didn't have enough paper and I really didn't want to take a new sheet just for one flower, so I maneuvered the punch so I got almost all of the petals in.  I used that piece on the left, those missing petal tips are hidden behind the center flower!!!  I taped two flowers together and then added the centers.  Don't do that.  First set the flowers in place and then stamp the words.  The words here are from the "Daisy Delight" set.  They could stand to be moved down a little.  I used Bermuda Bay ink to stamp them.  Now you can tape your flowers on the Whisper White piece.  Next stamp the center of the flowers on a scrap piece of Whisper White card stock using Daffodil Delight ink.  Punch them out with the 1/2" circle punch and set them in place using Dimensionals.  I set them in place before I taped the flowers to the Whisper White panel. Don't do that!!! It made taping the back of the flowers a bit difficult.  Well, it was only difficult because I had exposed the sticky part of the Dimensional and didn't put the flower center on.  Not thinking too clearly today.  Who's turn was it to watch me today??? LOL  Anyway, the card did get assembled without ruining it!!  I REALLY like it.

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Delightful Daisy, Rose Wonder, Birthday Card

Once again I managed to create a quick and simple card without even trying!!!  I had no idea where I was going with this card. I had the daisy punch sitting on my worktable and I thought I would punch out a couple of flowers.  I taped the two together and added the burlap ribbon behind it using glue dots.  I used the "Color Theory" Designer Series Paper (DSP) 6" x 6" pack and I punched out a 3/4" circle using the Daffodil Delight color.  I found a spot on the crackled image that looked like it could pass for a flower center.  I set that center in place with a Dimensional.

From there I got out a piece of the "Delightful Daisy" DSP and cut a 2" x 5" piece and taped it in place on a folded half-sheet of Night of Navy card stock.  I set the flower on top but I didn't affix it to the card yet, I wasn't sure where I wanted it.

I also used the Daffodil Delight "Color Theory" DSP to die cut the scalloped oval.  The words were stamped from the "Rose Wonder" set using Night of Navy ink.

I set the words and flower in place with Dimensionals.  And that was it.  I quit while I was ahead!!! LOL

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Daisy Delight, Thank You Card,

I wanted to get en a few more cards using the "Daisy Delight" set before winter comes.  Though I'm sure it's PC to make cards all year long using spring and summer flowers.  But I did see the new 2017 Occasions catalog and I have a feeling I will be making lots of things from that set.  Anyway, back to this card.  I found it on Pinterest.  You can see the original here.  I did not have a stitched circle die as big as the original so I just cut an arch and left it plain.  It does look like it needs something there.  Perhaps I should have made a Wisteria Wonder layer behind it.  I still like the looks of it as it is.

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White. It was cut on the short side at 4-1/4".  This card opens from the bottom.  I cut two pieces of  piece of Whisper White 4" x 5-1/4", one for the top layer and one to stamp on. I also cut a piece of the Delightful Daisy Decorative Series Paper (DSP) the same size.  You could probably work it out so you only need to use half the piece of the DSP, but I didn't want to do math!  I taped the DSP in place.  Then I took other piece of Whisper White card stock and cut the arch freehand. I did draw a pencil line on the top and bottom edge so I knew where to start and where to end. After cutting it, I took the stem image and set it on the acrylic block.  I set it on there curved.  That's what is fun about the polymer stamps, you can bend them to suit your needs.  I stamped the stem and the words using Wild Wasabi ink. I taped that piece in place on top of the DSP.

I stamped two flowers using Wisteria Wonder ink and added the Daffodil Delight center.  I punched out the two flowers and put them together using a Dimensional.  I used Dimensionals to set this whole piece in place on the card base and that was it.  I was a bit surprised at how quickly this card went together.  It was fun too!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card

Cute. Fun. Super easy!!!!  Says it all.  It's such a cherry card too.  I found this card on Pinterest and just had to give it a try. I didn't look at how simple it was, I just liked the looks of it. 

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White. I added a piece of Chocolate Chip card stock that measured 4" x 5-1/4".  The Whisper White focal piece measures 3-7/8" x 5-1/8".  

The words were stamped on a piece of Whisper White measuring 1-1/2".  I first punched the end and then I stamped the words.  After I felt the ink was dry enough, I set it on top of the card and cut the right side.  It measures about 2-3/4". Yours may be different depending on the placement of your words.  The words are from the "Happy Birthday Gorgeous" set.  I used Chocolate Chip ink to stamp them.  

I punched out three flowers using Whisper White card stock. The center of the flowers are 3/4" punched circles of Daffodil Delight card stock.  I set those centers in place using Dimensionals.  

To assemble the card I looked at the original card and placed my flowers pretty much in the same spots.  I only taped the flowers on the center back.  The Dimensionals are on the front for the flower centers and I also used Dimensionals for the work panel.

I really like this card.  It's not only adorable, but super quick and easy to make.  Extra bonus there.

Thank you ever SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Daisy Delight, Delightful Daisy, Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Birthday Card, Recessed Panel Technique

Yesterday I mentioned that I was going to try another "Recessed Panel" technique card and see if I could just use a strip of Decorative Series Paper (DSP) instead if using the whole 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece.  No, I was not able to do it. Though I think if you cut the 12" x 12" DSP into diagonal strips it might work.  I didn't cut mine because I don't plan on making another one of these for a while. I do like making them and I find them very easy to make but I need to move on!

This card was easier than the one I made yesterday. There is no fussy cutting here at all.

The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  On top of that is the 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Delightful Daisy DSP. 

For the front pieces I took a 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" piece of Daffodil Delight and Whisper White card stock and cut them both at the same time.  For the top piece, I marked it on the left at 3/4" and on the right side I marked it at 3". For the bottom part, I marked it at 1-1/8".  I cut the two colors at the same time.  The 1-1/8" side was cut all the way to the bottom right corner tip.  Next I took the Whisper White pieces and I cut 1/8" off the inside edge.  I taped the two pieces together.  I stamped the words using the "Happy Birthday, Gorgeous" set and Night of Navy ink.  I set those two panels in place using Dimensionals.

I punched out two daisy pieces and taped the centers together.  I stamped and punched one "Daisy Delight" flower using Old Olive card stock and ink.  I cut a few petals to use as leaves.  

The center of the flower was stamped using Chocolate Chip ink.  I punched it out with the 3/4" circle punch and set it in place using a Dimensional.  I set the flower in place using Dimensionals on the outer petals.  I attached the leaf petals afterwards using snail tape.  I added a little Wink of Stella to the tips of the flowers and leaves, and to the center part as well.

And that was it!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Tranquil Tulips, Special Celebrations, Birthday Card

Peekaboo Peach is such a fun color to play with.  I have not used it much so when I was looking through my stamp sets, I thought I would play with the "Tranquil Tulips" set and Peekaboo Peach came to mind.  With summer nearly being over I thought I would sneak in a spring flower!!!  The further north you go, it's spring like weather, right?? LOL

I'll tell you how I made this card.  The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Peekaboo Peach card stock.  The Basic Black layer was cut 4" x 3-1/2" and the Whisper White focal layer was cut 3-3/4" x 3-1/4".  

I stamped the flowers using Peekaboo Peach ink. For the center of the flowers I used Chocolate Chip.  The leaves and stems were stamped using Pear Pizzazz ink.

The words are from the "Special Celebrations" set and I stamped them using Basic Black ink.  I die cut them with the stitched oval die and I used a Basic Black oval scalloped piece for the back layer.

I set the flower layers in place with Dimensionals and the birthday words were set with Dimensionals on the bottom and snail tape on the top part of the word. If you add Dimensionals on the whole oval, it will be raised at an angle.  Not a pretty thing to do!!!  Trust me, I've done this stuff, I think I've done it all!! LOL   I'm here to teach you NOT to do it!!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Better Together, Birthday Card

A little bit better on the "not so busy" decorative paper background.  Not like yesterday's post!! Though this one does draw my eyes to the left of the card instead of being centered or moving around, but at least it's more pleasing to the eye.

It was super simple to make too. I SO love that "Happy Birthday" from the "Better Together" set. You've probably guessed that already by how many times I've used it!! I like it because it's large enough for a bigger circle and yet small enough that it doesn't take up the whole card front.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of the new Tranquil Tide card stock.  The green stripe background is from the "Delightful Daisy" Decorative Series Paper (DSP) and is cut 4" x 5-1/4".  The square panel is from the "Whole Lot of Lovely" DSP and is cut 2-1/2" x 2-1/2".  The Tranquil Tide layer is cut 2-3/8" x 2-3/8".   I used some of the orange printed scrap from the "Delightful Daisy" DSP, it was a 1/2" strip.  I set it in the "Banner Triple" punch, I centered it and punched three pieces for the side of that layer.  I taped those in place before I set those layers in place using Dimensionals.

I stamped the words using the Tranquil Tide ink. I die cut them using the stitched circle Framelits. I used the scalloped circle framelet for the layer.  I set that piece in place using Dimensionals.  I added three Glitter Enamel Dots to the circle and that was it.  Very simple and quick!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda

Birthday Deliver, Birthday Card

Today I'm going to share with you a super quick and easy birthday card. And NO fussy cutting!

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock.  The top layer is 4" x 5-1/4" and was embossed using "Garden Trellis".  I added a 2-1/8" x 5-1/4" Old Olive strip.  On top of that is a piece of "Delightful Daisy" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  You don't have to make yours that wide if you have some scrap. My DSP was a scrap piece so I just used it as it was. I taped it to the front of the embossed panel. I used Dimensionals to add it to the front of the card.

I die cut a third from the largest round scalloped framelit using Old Olive card stock.  

I stamped the words using Basic Black ink and the "Birthday Delivery" stamp set.  I used the second largest stitched circle framelt.  I taped it to the Old Olive scalloped circle.  I added Dimensionals to the back and I set it in place.

I die cut the balloons from the ""Birthday Memories" DSP.  I set them in place with Dimensionals.  I did use a Dimensional to stick the Baker's Twine to the back of the balloon.  I curled it with my scissors like you would with curling ribbon, except my scissors were closed. If you use the blade side you will shred the twine.

It's a fun and quick card to make.  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

This Little Piggy, Bloomin' Love, Friendship Card

I found "This Little Piggy" card on Pinterest. You can see the original card here.  I thought it was so cute that I had to make one.  I did not have Berry Burst ribbon like in the original card, so I made do with what I have.  What I have is Bermuda Bay and I think it looks just as cute with that color as with the Berry Burst.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Whisper White. You can cut it to open on the right or to open from the top, it's your call. Either way does not have any effect on the card.

I took a quarter sheet of Whisper White and dry embossed it using the new "Pine Wood Planks" embossing folder.  After I embossed it I cut it to 4" x 5-1/4".  

I stamped the pig on Powder Pink card stock and fussy cut it out.  I like to start at the difficult parts when I have to fussy cut.  The tail was the difficult part. If you cut that out first then it's easier to maneuver than if you waited till the end.  Plus if you get the worst part over first, the rest is a breeze!

Next I stamped the image on Whisper White card stock and I used the largest circle die to cut it out and I used the largest scalloped die for the Bermuda Bay layer.  I taped the layers together.  Then I set the pig in place with Dimensionals.  I didn't have the same flower die that was on the original card, so I used a flower from the "Bloomin' Love" set.  I added a "Glitter Emerald Dot" to the center.  A pearl or rhinestone would be fine too.  Or even a punched out tiny circle.  Whatever you have or can think of!

I cut a piece of the Bermuda Bay Mini Chevron Ribbon and taped the ends to the back.  I was going to tape that to the card front when I noticed that the original card had used Dimensionals.  So I taped a piece of 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White to the back and I liked how sturdy it was. So a mistake turned out to be a good thing after all.  I set the panel in place using Dimensionals.  I took a piece of the ribbon and tied a knot on the front.  And that was it.  So easy, fairly quick and very fun!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Beautiful Bouquet, Delightful Daisy, Birthday Card

I keep forgetting that Stampin' Up! brought in a couple of border punches.  I have missed them and I also forgot I bought one. So, when I was wondering what I was going to do on my card, whether it be ribbon that I don't have or a strip of card stock, I remembered I bought the "Decorative Ribbon" border punch.  So I took a scrap piece of Wisteria Wonder card stock and made this piece for my card.

This card is so unbelievable simple and quick.  It would be a great Stamp a Stack card.  The only thing stamped would be the words!

The base of my card is folded half-sheet of Whisper White card stock. I cut it on the short side at 4-1/4".  This card opens from the bottom, the fold is on the top.

After I had punched out my ribbon border, I taped it to the back of a 2-1/2" x 4-1/4" piece of "Delightful Daisy" Decorative Series Paper (DSP). I taped the DSP to the bottom of the card.

I punched out 3 flowers and taped them together in the centers.  I used my bone folder and gave the flowers a little curl.  I punched out a 1/2" circle using a scrap piece of Daffodil Delight card stock. I taped it to the center of the flower and I added a "Gold Faceted Gem" to the center.  I set the flower in place using a Dimensional.

The words are from the "Beautiful Bouquet" set. I stamped them using Basic Black ink.  And that was it. Super easy and super quick!!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Timeless Textures, Touches of Texture, Beautiful Bouquet, Daisy Delight Punch

I found a wonderful card on Pinterest.  I liked the color and the layout.  I did like the tulips on it but I had just made a card with tulips and thought I should try something else.  This is what I came up with. You can see the original card here. 

I exposed more of the doily than the original card.  The wording is different and the flower.  I did use different background images and I added a bit more of the Powder Pink to the card.

The second photo shows the background before I added the doily and layers.  I had used the lacy image from the "Touches of Texture" set. I also used the splatter image on this card.  The "coffee rings" image was used from the "Timeless Textures" set as well as the lacy "fleur de lis" lacy looking image.  I stamped those two using Powder Pink and I did stamp off once for the  "fleur de lis" looking image.  This was all done on a 3-7/8" x 5-1/8" piece of Very Vanilla card stock. The edges were sponged using Crumb Cake ink.

I punched three flowers out and sponged the petals with Crumb Cake ink.  I taped the flowers together and set them in place using Dimensionals. I set them in place on a 1-7/8" x 3-3-7/8" piece of Very Vanilla card stock.  A layer of 2" x 3-7/8" piece of Crumb Cake card stock was used for the layer. The edges were sponged on the Very Vanilla panel.  The center of the flower was stamped using Powder Pink and punched out with a 3/4" circle punch.  

The words are from the "Beautiful Bouquet" set using Crumb Cake ink. 

I had fun making this card.  I was SO into it and enjoyed every aspect of it. I am happy with the way it turned out.

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Big on Birthdays, Whole Lot of Lovely, Birthday Card

The jury is still out on this one.  I'm not sure I'm liking the bottom and top together of the "Whole Lot of Lovely" Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  They are the opposites of each other on the paper.  Maybe it's because of the orientation of the pieces. Perhaps if I would have used the flowery one as the background and the strips as a layer????

To make this card, I used a folded half-sheet of Whisper White cardstock.  I cut it at 4-1/4" on the 8-1/2" side.  I cut a piece of Tranquil Tide, cut 4" x 5-1/4".  I cut the DSP 3-3/4" x 5".  I cut that piece in half.  I taped those pieces in place on top of the Tranquil Tide cardstock.   I added a Crushed Curry "Mini Chevron" ribbon.  

If I had been smart I would have die cut that scalloped square before I added the DSP on top of it.  So I had to take a new piece of Tranquil Tide cardstock.  

I stamped the words from the "Big on Birthdays" using Tranquil Tide ink and Whisper White cardstock.  I set that in place using Dimensionals.  

And that was it.  Super quick but I'm trying to like the combination of the two designs.  

Thank you for stopping by today,

Wanda

Better Together, Birthday Card, Stampin' Up! Catalog 2017-2018

I SO love this "Whole Lot of Lovely" Designer Series Paper (DSP). especially this sheet/design!!! I would like a whole pack of just this design!!!

I don't know if this is a card technique or just a layout but I had seen it used on some cards and it's been in the back of my mind for a while now.  I love how it splits up the card.  I don't know if I made it correctly or not but this is my version of it.

The base of my card is a folded piece of Soft Sky card stock.  I gut it at 4-1/4" on the short side. 

Next I took a piece of Soft Suede and cut it 4-1/8" x 5-3/8".  I cut a piece of the DSP to 4" x 5-1/4".  I took a scrap piece of copier paper and cut it to 1-1/4" wide. I didn't measure the length, I just needed it long enough to cross over the card.  I marked where I was going to cut it and then taped the two layers lightly in the center of that space.  I cut the layers apart and put the center pieces in recycling.  Next I took the DSP and trimmed the newly cut edge 1/8" on both pieces.  I taped those two pieces in place on the front of the card base.

I stamped the words from the "Better Together" set using Basic Black ink.  I die cut them out using the oval die and I used Tangerine Tango card stock and the scalloped die for the layer.  I taped those two pieces together and I set them in place with Dimensionals.  And that was it. It's the background paper that really carries this card.  Fun and pretty too!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Happy Birthday Gorgeous, Happy Birthday Thinlits, Birthday Card, Stampin' Up! 2017-2018 Catalog

I almost forgot to post tonight.  I thought I had already set this up to post but when I looked, there was nothing.  I didn't even have a card ready to post.  So I went into my Pinterest saved images and found this fun card.  I LOVE the looks of this.  It's super simple to make too. You can see the original card here.  

The base of this card is a folded 11" 4-1/4" piece of card stock.  This card is folded at the top and opens from the bottom.  

I die cut the "Happy Birthday" from the "Happy Birthday" thinlits die using Sweet Sugarplum card stock.  I used the double sided sticky sheets to the back of the card stock so I could just remove the backing and stick it directly to the card stock.  That piece of card stock it's stuck to is a 4-1/4" x 3-1/8" piece of Whisper White.  Behind that is a piece of 4-1/4" x 3-3/8" piece of Sweet Sugarplum card stock.  I taped those layers together.

Next I set those layers on top of the front of the card but I did not tape them in place yet.  I wanted to see where the flowers needed to go.  I stamped the little flowers from the "Happy Birthday,Gorgeous" set. I used Sweet Sugarplum ink for the solid part of the flower and Berry Burst for the outline.  The outline of the leaves were stamped using Wild Wasabi ink.  I ended up coloring them in with the Wild Wasabi marker.  The original card showed them with just the outline but once I got mine stamped, I thought it should be colored.  

After my coloring I taped that front focal panel layer in place.  Then I added some green "Glitter Enamel Dots" to the card.  I added some pearls to the center of each flower and I also added some "Wink of Stella" to the card.  I went over the Happy Birthday words and the center lines of each leaf and the center lines of the flowers.  I think if you click on the photo you can see the shimmer of the "Wink of Stella."  

It was a very fun and easy card to make.  

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Daisy Delight, Hardwood, Background Bits, Birthday Card

While surfing the net (because I have nothing better to do with my time!!! LOL) I found this fun "Daisy Delight" card made by Wendy at Wendy's Little Inklings.  You can see her card here.  

This is a very simple and quick card to make.  The base of the card is a folded half-sheet of Crumb Cake.  I didn't ready what Wendy used but this is how I made the card.

On top of the base is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Whisper White card stock with the "Hardwood" image stamped using Crumb Cake ink.  I prefer to cut my card stock to fit after I've stamped it. I do this for two reasons.  One, so I can trim away any edges that may not have stamped nicely and two, just in case I ruin it I hadn't wasted anytime trimming it.  LOL

The stems were then stamped using Garden Green ink.  The flowers were punched out using Daffodil Delight card stock. I punched out four pieces.  Tape two together to form a fuller flower.  For the center of the flowers I used the Clear Faceted Gems.  I colored them in using a brown Sharpie marker.  I set the flowers in place using Dimensionals.

The words are from the "Background Bits" set.  They were stamped on a 7/8" x 4" piece of card stock. I did punch the ribbon end first before I stamped the words.  I think that strip could have been a little bit thinner but it works just like it is.  Before I set that strip in place, I added a trimmed piece of the burlap ribbon. I taped it to the back of that strip and then I taped the two pieces in place.  I trimmed the left edge after I taped the piece down.  I taped the Whisper White layer to the Crumb Cake card base and it was done!!  I told you it was simple and quick!

Thank you SO much for visiting today,
Wanda

Birthday Memories, Beautiful Bouquet, Birthday Card, 2017-2018 Stampin' Up! Catalog

I love these cards that add so much from just a piece of scrap Decorative Series Paper (DSP).  This was a fun card to make, though I did have to fussy cut the cake.  The girl was from an image on the "Birthday Memories" DSP and I was able to die cut her out. 

So lets begin to assemble this card.  Firs I had a folded half-sheet of Whisper White cardstock for the base of my card. Then I took my scrap of DSP that measured  1-3/4" x 5".  You can use about any piece you have as long as it measures 5" long.  And you can shorten that and adjust the placement to fit. I like to use up scrap pieces this way.  The layer behind it is a 2" x 5-1/4" piece of Pacific Point cardstock.  I taped those two layers together and taped them in place on the card, lining up the top, bottom and left side.  

Next I die cut the scalloped circle using Pacific Point and I die cut the stitched circle using Whisper White cardstock.  I added Deminsionals to the back of it.

I die cut the girl and taped her to the circle.  Then I fussy cut the cake and set it in place. I didn't tape it right away because I wanted to make sure that is where I wanted it to be.

I didn't find a greeting in the set that fit the space on the upper right corner so I got out the "Beautiful Bouquet" set and used the "Happy Birthday" from there.  I stamped it using Pacific Point ink.

Once I was done with all of that, I set the circle in place and then taped the cake in place.  I tied a bow on the circle.  I didn't have any Pacific Point Baker's Twine so I used a piece of DMC floss instead.  

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda 

This Little Piggy, Work of Art, Friendship Card, 2017-2018 Stampin' Up! Catalog

Oh my gosh, this card was so simple and quick that it almost felt like cheating!!!  And no, it's not an original card by me!  I copied it from one posted on Pinterest.  You can see that card by clicking here.

I think the Powder Pink area at the bottom right of the card was probably done using a clear block and a marker and then maybe spritzing it with water.  I didn't think about that option until I was done making the card.  I went with the "Work of Art" image. I stamped off once before stamping on the card stock.  I stamped that image 4 times. Next I stamped the pig and then the lips.  My ink pad is extremely wet and some of the lips look solid.  I didn't want to stamp off because I wanted that bolder color for the kisses.

The base of my card is a folded half-sheet of Powder Pink card stock. On top of that is a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of Basic Black card stock.  The Whisper White piece was cut 3-3/8" x 5".  And that's it!  SO easy and simple!!!

Thank you SO much for stopping by today,
Wanda