Quick and Easy Birthday Card with Birthday Delivery Bundle
Quick and Easy Birthday Card with Birthday Delivery
I just love the nostalgic feel of the Birthday Delivery Bundle / Suite! It brings me back to books that I remember from my childhood…and the Fox reminds me of A Little Golden Book’s Chicken Little : Foxy Loxy (pic to right) , which I read often to my boys, we can’t get through the book without laughing. The first time I read it to them, I was caught off-guard when Foxy Loxy ate Chicken Little…of course that is not the same ending as the more current Disney movie.
My husband’s family kept all their toys and books from his childhood and we get to enjoy them just like he did as a child. Little Golden Book just celebrated 75 years this year!The book shows it’s age. It only cost 25 cents when it was published.
Of course, the cards that will be made with the Fox will be on a little more positive note and have a happy ending; although, I guess Foxy Loxy having a full belly at the end of the story is a happy note, right? LOL!
This card was made will all images from a few pieces of the Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper. Several of the images coordinate with the Birthday Friends Framelits Dies, a true bonus of this set! This is the first time a Suite of Product has Framelits Dies that work with both images from the Stamp Set and Designer Series Paper! You can see all items that are part of this suite in the image below. If you want to see them in my online store, just click on the image below.
Here is a somewhat closer look to the bright and colorful Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper! Stripes, Dots and Lots of Color! Plus a suite of coordinating product to be had!
Look at all the great stamps (images and sentiments) that come in the Birthday Delivery Photopolymer and all the Coordinating Dies that quickly and precisely cut out images when zipped through the Big Shot along with the Magnetic Platform to hold them in place!
My list of products used in this post. Click on the images to shop or click on the link at the bottom to print a pdf.
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This Little Piggy Knew She Could Card
This Little Piggy Believed She Could…So She Did!
Ever have a need to send a card to congratulate someone where persistence has paid off? This Little Piggy Stamp Set has the perfect sentiments for all kinds of occasions. I created this card for the most important woman in my life, my Mom! She has been working a part-time job as a janitor in a school in Northern WI for the last few years. The shift was opposite of my Step-Dad’s and included some weekends so it wasn’t an ideal job for her current lifestyle. She loves working with kids! They have had several Para jobs open up in the last two years and she has always submitted her letter of interest and completed the interview process only to find someone that had more experience had been hired. It didn’t deter her, she kept at it, stayed persistent and it paid off! She was hired as a Para for 3rd and 4th Graders in the upcoming school year. No more weekends or shifts opposite her husband AND she gets to work one-on-one with kids! I am so proud of her and happy for this new start. I know she will do great and change lives of the kids she works with!
I used my typical layout and techniques on this card. I didn’t intend to use ribbon, but sometimes there is a need to add elements….especially in those cases when you have to cover up your mistake… Everyone does it..has a card close to complete and goes to stamp the sentiment, only to pull the clear block away and find out…”it’s crooked”. So, out came some ribbon to cover it up and a new layout was born. I decided to add another cloud next to a now flag-ended sentiment.
Are the sentiments in this set just perfect for so many different occasions? I know I said this before, but they just are! Did you see my previous post showcasing This Little Piggy Set? If not, you can see it here: This Little Piggy Stamp Set Makes Me Happy!
Card Details:
- Card Base: Whisper White Thick Cardstock cut to 4.25 in x 11 in and scored / folded at 5.5 in.
- 2nd Layer: Shimmery White Cardstock cut to 4 x 5.25 in. Adhered to base with Stampin’ Dimensionals
- Prior to adhering 2nd layer: Add the Sky with an Aqua Painter and Soft Sky Classic Ink. Stamp the “She Believed She Could…” sentiment on the Shimmery White Cardstock (after the watercolor dries completely) with Basic Black Archival Ink. I stamped it almost exactly in the middle of the card (close, I never measure). Tip: I cover the pig with retired Washi Tape to ensure ink is added to only the sentiment. Don’t forget to remove the Washi Tape before stamping on your cardstock. Wrap the Smoky Slate 1/2″ Gingham Ribbon around the Shimmery White and secure with a knot. Add some Baker’s Twine for added color (I didn’t realize the color I used is retired…whoops).
- Images: The Pig was stamped on Shimmery White Cardstock using Basic Black Archival Ink. The Clouds were also stamped on Shimmery White Cardstock, this time I used the Basic Gray Archical Ink, stamping on scrap paper first to lighten it. I used an Aqua Painter and these Classic Inks to add the color: Pig: Blushing Bride and Smoky Slate. Clouds: Smoky Slate
- I adhered the images with Stampin’ Dimensionals, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals and Snail Adhesive.
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My list of products used in this post. Click on the images to shop or click on the link at the bottom to print a pdf.
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Stesha
A Note of Thanks from Garden Girl
A Note of Thanks from Garden Girl
As you can tell from my previous posts, I LOVE TO WATERCOLOR! So when I saw the Garden Girl Stamp Set in the New 2017-2018 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog, I knew that I had to add it to my collection! If coloring gives you relaxation, then I recommend getting this set. As you can see below, the stamp set is full of images to color and the paper crafting possibilities are endless. There are so many cute creations to be had, I will be sharing some more with you in the future! If you would like to view this set in my online store, just click on the photo below.
Card Details:
- Card Base is Whisper White Thick Cardstock cut to 4.25 in x 11 in and scored / folded at 5.5 in.
- Shimmery White Cardstock was cut to 4 in x 5.25 in and adhered to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
- When watercoloring images with Aqua Painters, I always use Basic Black Archival Ink. After allowing it to dry, it will not smudge or smear. I stamped these images onto Shimmery White Cardstock, my favorite canvas for detailed watercolor creations.
- I used the following Classic Ink Colors on the images:
- Hair – Daffodil Delight
- Skin – Powder Pink
- Dress and Bows – Pacific Point
- Boots, Pockets – Melon Mambo
- Carrots – Pumpkin Pie
- Grass and Carrot Top – Garden Green
- Sky – Soft Sky
- Fence and Basket – Soft Suede
- I always start with heavier color on the left of the image and slowly drag color to the right to get the shadowed look.
- I fussy cut the images with a Paper Snips and Xacto Knife for inner areas. Always remember when you are fussy cutting to move the paper and not the scissors for the best cut.
- The A Note of Thanks Sentiment is from the Thankful Thoughts Stamp Set, a must have for your craft collection!
Want to see all the coloring tools that Stampin’ Up! has to offer? Click on the image below to see them in my online store:
I hope you enjoyed today’s creation! If there is anything you want to see a sample / creation for, just leave a comment and I will get it in my line-up! I love to be given a request, challenge or something to inspire me to create more.
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- For every $50 (on a single order, price before shipping and tax) you spend between July 1-31, you’ll earn a $5.00 Bonus Days coupon that you can redeem between August 1 – 31, 2017.
EARNING (JULY 1-31) IMPORTANT DETAILS!
- Keep Your Codes! Save both the email containing your Bonus Days coupon codes AND write down the coupon codes in a safe place. Codes cannot be re-sent if the email is lost, and lost codes cannot be recovered.
- Requires Email! An email address is required to participate; bonus Days coupon codes can only be delivered via email.
- No Limit! There is no limit to the number of coupons you can receive per order or throughout the duration of the promotion.
REDEEMING (AUGUST 1-31) IMPORTANT DETAILS!
- No Limit! There is no limit on the number of coupons participants can use on an order during redemption.
- What Will You Use Your Coupon Codes For? Bonus Days coupon codes can be redeemed for any Stampin’ Up! product, excluding Starter Kits, Stampin’ (Host) Rewards and Paper Pumpkin month to month subscriptions. New prepaid Paper Pumpkin kits (1, 3, 6 and 12 month fixed subscriptions) can be discounted with Bonus Days coupons.
THE BEST JULY DEAL OF ALL! The $99 Starter Kit is a fabulous way to purchase Stampin’ Up! products at a discount. Get $72 worth of BONUS products when you purchase the $99 Starter Kit and join Stampin’ Up! in July. No risk. No obligation to purchase anything further. No penalty to drop!
I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS! Purchase the kit and join through me and enjoy the benefits of being part of my team – The Hootenannies. My community is pressure-free, friendly and loaded with exclusive paper crafting ideas and resources (and you the get benefit of also being part of the Pals). Get the full scoop here and please don’t hesitate to email me with any questions. I’m happy to help.
