Celebrate Plaid

 I used three colors and three different-sized brushes to create a plaid background. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Strawberry Slush A-2

   Yo Yo Yellow 5-1/4 x 4

   Bermuda Bay 5 x 3-3/4

   Watercolor 4-1/2 x 3-1/4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Re-inkers:

   Bermuda Bay

   Strawberry Slush

   Yo Yo Yellow

Technique:

   Watercolor Plaid 

Accessories:

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I used the largest brush to paint three horizontal stripes: top, middle, bottom.

I then used a medium brush to paint three and a quarter Strawberry Slush vertical stripes.

Next, I used the smallest brush to paint two Yo Yo Yellow horizontal stripes and three very light vertical stripes.

I added the sentiment in the center of the panel, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

Next, I adhered the panel to the center of the Bermuda Bay panel and then onto the Yo Yo Yellow panel. This was then adhered to the Strawberry Slush card front.

Lastly, I highlighted the sentiment by adding a row of rhinestones to the top and bottom of it. I also adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Celebrate Honeycombs

Here is a clean and simple masculine card that can be used for any occasion that calls for a celebration. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Happy Celebrations

Paper:

   Crushed Curry A-2

   Basic Gray 1/2 x 5-1/2

   Confetti Celebration DSP 2-1/4 x 5-1/2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

   Basic Gray

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the sentiment, using Basic Gray ink.

I then stamped the sentiment again, but I off-set it, just a tad to the right, using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. This created the shadow effect.

Next, I adhered the Confetti Celebration DSP panel onto the bottom of the Crushed Curry card front.

I then added a Basic Gray strip above it.

Lastly, I adhered a Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Shaving Celebration

I think I went overboard with the colors on this one. I had a difficult time trying to get the images and sentiment to pop against this background. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Upsy Daisy

   Celebrate Everything

Paper:

   Basic White A-2, 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Re-Inkers:

   Brilliant Blue

   Glorious Green

   Orchid Opulence

   Only Orange

Technique:

   Shaving Cream

Accessories:

   Shaving Cream

   Clear Wink of Stella

   Adhesive

I followed the tutorial found at SCS for the Shaving Cream Technique. It is fun and easy. Make sure to have more than one panel for creating. I was able to get two.

I did use a black marker to go over my sentiment and images. I then added the Clear Wink of Stella. 

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Celebrate Shapes

Look around and notice your geometric world. Everything around you has a shape. So, here is a card showing off some of our most popular shapes to celebrate your special occasion. Can you name them all? 

Stamps:

   Thoughtful Banners

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2, 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic Black 5-3/8 x 4-1/8, Scraps

   Black Glimmer 1 x 4

   Gold Glimmer 3/4" Circle

   Basic White Scrap, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Bermuda Bay

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Dry Embossing

   Punching

Accessories:

   Classic Label Punch

   3/4" Circle Punch

   Hexagon 3D Embossing Folder

   Balloon Framelits Dies

   Flower Dies

   Fire Circle Rhinestone Brads

   Sequins

   Gold Wink of Stella

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

This is a very simple card to create. Everything is punched, stamped, dry embossed, and/or die cut. Then you arrange the elements anyway you like. 

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In Stitches

I used a panel of fabric as my background. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Stitched All Around

Paper:

   Cherry Cobbler A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

   Very Vanilla 3-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Stitched Labels Framelits

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Dimensionals

   Fabric

   Adhesive

First, I sprayed a Whisper White panel with adhesive.

I then added the fabric to the panel, turned it over, and cut off any of the excess.

I then adhered it to the Cherry Cobbler card front.

Next, I stamped and die cut my sentiment.

I attached it to the center of the card front, using dimensionals.

Lastly, I added a few rhinestones and adhered the other Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Celebrate Pink

This is a great way to use up some of those old nail polish hues that are sitting in your vanity. Mix some colors and get creative. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   None

Paper:

   Powder Pink A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps

   Basic Black Scraps

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   Nail Polish Marbling

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Celebrate You Thinlits

   Disposable Container

   Disposable Stirer

   Paper Towels

   Nail Polish

   Adhesive

Check out the tutorial at SCS: Nail Polish Marbling.

I followed the instructions on the tutorial. You do need time for the panel to dry.

While my panel was drying, I die cut my sentiment using Basic White and Basic Black scraps. I used the word, Celebrate, as my sentiment. 

I adhered the Basic Black die cut on top of the Basic White die cut and slightly moved it to create the white silhouette behind it. 

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Celebrate Texture

A card with just a touch of bling is quite elegant. What do you think? Personally, I like this particular embossing folder. All I have to do is stamp any sentiment that I need, or I can choose to leave it blank, leaving the card's purpose to be determined by what is written on the inside. Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Wonderful Words

Paper:

   Wisteria Wonder A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

Accessories:

   Ellison Embossing Folder

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I dry embossed the card front using the Ellison Embossing Folder.

I then stamped my sentiment with Archival Basic Black.

I added a few rhinestones to the front of the card.

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Celebrate You Too

Don't forget about the amazing word dies in your collection. You can easily make them the focus of your card front. I did just that on this one. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Celebrate You

Paper:

   Chocolate Chip A-2, Scraps (words)

   Afternoon Tea DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   None

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Celebrate You Thinlits Dies

   Pearl Basic Jewels

   Fine Tip Glue Pen

   Adhesive

First, I die cut the words, using scraps of Chocolate Chip cardstock.

I then adhered my Afternoon Tea DSP panel to the Chocolate Chip card front.

Next, I placed the words on the card front to check the spacing. I then used my Fine Tip Glue Pen to adhere them in place.

Lastly, I added a few pearls and adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Count On It

So many occasions deserve a toast and a celebration, or they deserve both! Which would you choose and why? Here is a card to go with a toast while the lamb dances in celebration. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Counting Sheep

   Good Feelings

Paper:

   Merry Merlot A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Markers:

   Basic Black

   Blush Blossom

   White Chalk 

Technique:

   CAS

Accessories:

   Pressed Petals

   Gingham Gala Adhesive Backed Sequins

   Pop-Up Stickers

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the lamb in the center of the card.

I colored it, using Blush Blossom for the face, and hooves. I used the White Chalk Marker for the wool.

I then stamped the sentiment with Tuxedo Black Memento ink.

I then adhered the panel to the Merry Merlot card front and added the pressed petals on the bottom left.

Lastly, I added a few pop-up stickers from my stash of products and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Simply Celebrate

Adding ink to an embossing folder before embossing can yield some surprising results. Have you tried it? Thoughts? 

Stamps:

   Happy Celebrations

   Timeless Textures

Paper:

   Tip Top Taupe A-2

   Cherry on Top DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Basic White 5 x 2-7/8, 5-1/4 x 4

Ink:

   Tip Top Taupe

Technique:

   Dry Embossing

   Sponging

   Tearing

Accessories:

   Kraft Corduroy Button

   Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

First, I applied ink around "Celebrate" in the embossing folder. I carefully added my piece of Basic White and ran it through the embossing machine.

I then stamped around it a bit using stamps from the Timeless Textures stamp set.

I tore the Basic White around the sentiment, trying to create a jagged, uneven tear. Always tear paper toward you.

I sponged the torn edges with Tip Top Taupe.

I adhered the DSP panel to the Tip Top Taupe card base.

Next, I added the sentiment piece using dimensionals and attached the button on the lower-right corner. 

Lastly, I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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