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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Bow Tie Birthday

It's time to dig out the oldies, but goodies. Grab your unloved Bow Builder Punch, the scraps of Designer Series Paper, and anything else you miss. I created this Clean And Simple masculine card. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Bermuda Bay A-2

   Sweet Taffy DSP 2 x 5 (3)

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   CAS

   Punching

Accessories:

   Bow Builder Punch

   Bone Folder

   Adhesive

First, I punched and assembled the bow ties, using the Bow Builder Punch. You need to punch twice on each of the 2 x 5 strips. Make sure to break up the fibers, using the bone folder, on each of the bows. I used liquid adhesive to assemble the bows, but you can also use glue dots or your favorite adhesive.

I then stamped the sentiment on the bottom of the Bermuda Bay card front. You can change the sentiment to suit your current need.

Next, I spaced out and added the three bow ties to the card front. 

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

You can easily dress this card up more with some balloons, stamps, stickers, or other embellishments. I chose to keep it as simple as possible.

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Baseball Birthday

Try this twisted pop-up card for that baseball player in your life. This will definitely brighten up a birthday and will definitely be a hit! What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Just Baseball

   Party Hearty

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Night of Navy A-2

   Birthday Bash DSP 2-1/4 x 5-1/2

   Basic Gray

   Basic White

Ink:

   Night of Navy

   Basic Gray

   Calypso Coral

   Bermuda Bay

Technique:

   Twisted Pop-Up Card

Accessories:

   1/2" Circle Punch

   Gold Stars

   Adhesive

   Bone Folder

   Paper Snips

   Scoring Tool

I followed the tutorial from SCS found at Twisted Pop-Up Card Tutorial. Not only will you find a step-by-step instruction, but there is a short video for those who are visual learners. Give it a try, if I can do it, anyone can!

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Happy Thank You Medallion

Here is a simple, yet elegant card. I love the classic black and white look. Thoughts? 

Happy Birthday Medallion

Stamps:

   Daydream Medallions

   Perfectly Penned 

Paper:

   Basic Black A-2, 4-1/2" Sq., 2-1/2" Sq.

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), 3-1/2" Sq., 1-1/2 " Sq.

Ink:

   Tuxedo Black Memento

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Floral Frames Collection Dies

   1/2" Circle Punch

   Medium Pearl - Pretties Kit

   Glue Dots

   Adhesive

First, I stamped the Basic White squares with the Daydream Medallions Stamp Set.

I then die cut the medallion, using the Floral Frames Collection dies and the Black and White (stamped) squares.

Next, I arranged them on the Basic White panel and adhered them, using liquid adhesive.

I then added a medium pearl from the Pretties Kit, using a glue dot.

Next, I stamped the sentiment on the bottom of the Basic White panel.

Lastly, I added this panel to the Basic Black card front and adhered the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

Here is another card with a different sentiment:

Thank You Medallion

I followed the same steps stated above. They are identical, except for the sentiment. 

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Balloons & Cupcake

Birthdays call for balloons and cupcakes at any age. Using a crimper on the front panel before adhering it to the card base really set this card apart. What do you think? 

Stamps:

   Wagon Full of Fun

   Crazy for Cupcakes

   Perfectly Penned

   Watercolor Wash

Paper:

   Soft Sky A-2

   Basic White 5-1/4 x 4 (2), Scraps

Ink:

   Soft Sky

   Archival Basic Black

   Daffodil Delight

Markers:

   Various - Personal Choice

Technique:

   Crimper

   Sponging

   Fussy Cutting

Accessories:

   Crimper

   Dimensionals

   Paper Snips

   Sponge

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my Basic White panel using the Watercolor Wash background stamp. I applied Soft Sky ink. If you do not own this background stamp, create your own watercolor wash using a brush and watercolor ink. 

I then stamped some balloons and colored them using various markers. I did not take the time to mask off any balloons. So, I used a dark color for the balloon that overlapped one of the others.

Next, I stamped the sentiment across the top of the panel.

I ran the panel through the crimper both vertically and horizontally. 

I then stamped, colored, and fussy cut a cupcake. I attached the cupcake to the lower part of the card front using dimensionals.

Lastly, I adhered the panel to the card front and added the other Basic White panel to the inside of the card.

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Birthday Numbers

Do you celebrate your birthday? Do you make a big deal about it? How many people celebrate your birthday with you? If you are physically aging, are you also becoming wiser? Is your mental age keeping up with your physical age? All excellent questions to ponder. Thoughts?

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Calypso Coral A-2

   Basic Black 5-1/4 x 4 or Scraps

   Birthday Bash DSP 5-1/4 x 4

   Whisper White 3-1/2 x 1, 5-1/4 x 4 (Inside)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

   Calypso Coral

Technique:

   Die Cutting

   Sponging

Accessories:

   Large Numbers Framelits Dies

   Sponge

   Dimensionals

   Adhesive

   Paper Snips

First, I die cut all of the numbers. Note that the six and nine are the same.

I then arranged and adhered the numbers onto the Birthday Bash DSP panel.

This panel was then adhered onto the Calypso Coral card base.

Next, I stamped my sentiment on a scrap of Whisper White. I snipped the two ends and sponged it using Calypso Coral.

I attached it onto the card front using dimensionals. 

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

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Spread Your Wings

I used a die cut as a stencil to create a butterfly on my card front. It's great to celebrate with fun, bright colors. What do you think?

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Melon Mambo A-2

   Whisper White 5-1/4 x 4 (2)

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Markers:

   Elegant Eggplant

   Sweet Sugarplum

   Tempting Turquoise

   Daffodil Delight

   Pumpkin Pie

   Watermelon Wonder

   Melon Mambo

   Rose Red

Technique:

   Stencilling with Mixed Media

Accessories:

   Butterflies Thinlits Dies

   Basic Rhinestone Jewels

   Adhesive

First, I die cut my stencil using the Butterflies Thinlits Dies. I chose this die because it was large and intricate. 

I then placed it on my Whisper White panel. I used a bit of washi tape to hold it in place. I then colored in the stencil using various markers. 

Next, I stamped my sentiment above the butterfly.

I adhered this panel to the Melon Mambo card front and added rhinestones for the butterfly's body. I also adhered the other Whisper White panel to the inside of the card.

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Thank You for Dinner

This image can be used for several different sentiments. I chose to use it as a thank you. You might want to use it for a dinner party invite. What are your suggestions?

Stamps:

   Studio Sketches

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Whisper White 6 x 7 scored @ 3-1/2, 5-3/4 x 3-1/4 (Inside)

   Watercolor Paper 2-1/2 x 2

   Bashful Blue 2-3/4 x 2-1/4

Ink:

   Archival Basic Black

Watercolor Crayons:

   Personal Choice 

Technique:

   Watercolor

Accessories:

   Cherry Cobbler Washi Tape (Season of Cheer)

   Aqua Painter

   Adhesive

First, I stamped my image on a piece of watercolor paper.

I then colored it using my watercolor crayons.

Next, I used my aqua painter to apply water and move the color around. I did keep a paper towel handy, in case I went overboard with the water.

I then adhered this panel to a bit of Bashful Blue.

I took the card base and stamped my sentiment on the center bottom of the card.

I adhered my image to the center top of the card.

I then added a strip of washi tape to divide the two. 

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

This card will fit a regular letter size envelope.

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Get Well Lattice

Focus on each pearl and see the center of a flower. The lattice fits perfectly between the window frame and the vellum. The "Get Well" sentiment is inside the card. If you look closely at the center of the window you can vaguely see it through the vellum.

Stamps:

   Perfectly Penned

Paper:

   Lost Lagoon A-2

   Basic Black 3 5/8" Square

   Vellum 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

Ink:

   Basic Black

Technique:

   Die Cutting

Accessories:

   Bigz Lattice Die, Window Frame Collection Framelits (2 & 4 counting from smallest to largest), 4 1/4" Basic Black Scalloped Polka Dot Ribbon, Basic Pearl Jewels, Vellum Tape, Glue Dots, Dimensionals

Cut the window frame on the front of the card.

Die cut lattice and center it on the inside of the window frame using glue dots.

Use vellum tape to adhere the vellum sheet behind the lattice.

Stamp sentiment on Lost Lagoon scrap and die cut it using the smaller window frame. Adhere it to the inside center with dimensionals.

Place a pearl at the center of each flower on the lattice.

Adhere the ribbon to the bottom of the card.

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