I love the look of a watercolor image against White Embossing, don’t you?  I stamped the Happy Birthday To You image in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Shimmery White Cardstock (rub that baby with an Embossing Buddy first), covered the stamped image with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.  Give the piece of cardstock a little flick to remove the excess powder, then grab a Heat Tool and set the powder in place!  

Here are some Step-by-Step Instructions on how I created the complete card:

1. With a Paper Trimmer, cut a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock to 4 1/4 x 11″.  Score and fold at 5 1/2″.  (this is your card base).
2. Cut a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock to 4 1/8 x 5 3/8″.  Adhere to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
3. Cut a piece of Vellum Cardstock to 4 x 5 1/4″.  Zip through a die-cutting and embossing machine tucked inside a Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.  Adhere to the card with Snail Adhesive. 
4. Put a drop of Whisper White Craft Ink Refill onto an Acrylic Block.  Grap with an Aqua Painter that is filled with water.  Flick the Aqua Painter so the white sprays onto a 3 1/4 x 4 1/2″ piece of Night of Navy Cardstock. Let dry completely or set with a Heat Tool.   Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  
5. Crop a piece of Vellum Cardstock using the largest Stitched Circle Die.  Zip through a die-cutting and embossing machine tucked inside a Subtle 3D Embossing Folder.  Snip a touch off the edge with Paper Snips.  Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
6. Use the sprig and leaf dies (Birthday Dies Coordination Product) to crop 6 of each with Vellum Cardstock.  Adhere as shown with Mini Glue Dots. 
7. Use a Stamparatus to stamp the birthday cake image (Happy Birthday To You) in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Shimmery White Cardstock that has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy. Cover the stamped image with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Flick the cardstock to remove the excess powder, then set the Stampin’ Emboss Powder with a Heat Tool.  Crop the cake with the coordinating die (Birthday Dies) and a die-cutting and embossing machine.  Color the image with an Aqua Painter and the following Classic Inks:  Blueberry Bushel, Night of Navy, Smoky Slate, Gray Granite.  Adhere as shown with Stampin’ Dimensionals. 
8. Use a Stamparatus to stamp the sentiment (Happy Birthday To You) in Versamark Ink onto a piece of Night of Navy Cardstock that has been rubbed with an Embossing Buddy. Cover the stamped sentiment with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Flick the cardstock to remove the excess powder, then set the Stampin’ Emboss Powder with a Heat Tool.  Snip closely with Paper Snips.  Adhere to the card with snipped-to-size Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.  
9. Add Rhinestone Basic Jewels as shown for the final touch!

SEE THAT?  That is the smooth edge of a die-cut cake!  How did I get that phenomnally cut die-cut?  With the NEW Birthday Dies (Item 153590) from the Coordination Product Release!

HOW DO YOU GET THEM? If you are a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you can add them to a demonstrator order TODAY!

There are a total of SIX products in the Coordination Product Release.  My creation features the Birthday Dies that coordinate with the Happy Birthday to You Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set that you can EARN FOR FREE!

FREE? Yes FREE!  During Sale-A-Bration you can earn FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog.  How?  For every $50 spent on any Stampin’ Up! products (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product.  There’s no limit!  Choose something amazing for FREE with every $50 purchase, or spend $100 for additional product options! Look for the reward icons in the Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog.

DON’T HAVE A COPY OF THE CATALOGS?  You can download them via the links below:

Stampin’ Up! 2020 January – June Mini Catalog

Stampin’ Up! 2020 Sale-A-Bration Promotion Catalog

I just LOVE the softness of a blue & gray color combination, especially when watercolored.  Pair that with White Embossed Edges and you have a recipe for a project full of stunning beauty.  

THERE’S MORE! Want to know what else is included in the Coordination Product Release?  Download this PDF Flyer with the details of what is available and what products it coordinates with. 

Be sure to click on the buttons below to visit the rest of the Stampin’ Up! 2019 Artisan Design Team to see the entire blog hop line-up and to gain oodles of inspiration for the Well Said and Dear Doily Bundles!

Click on the name of the Artisan below to visit their blog and see what amazing projects they have created to inspire you!  

Place an online store order valued at $50 or more (before shipping and tax), enter the host code BWV3B6CZ and you will earn YOUR CHOICE of ANY Current Item valued at $10 or less!  (PLUS YOU GET A FREE SALE-A-BRATION ITEM!)

Click on the image below, it takes you right to my store so you can begin shopping NOW!

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE! Become a part of Stampin’ Up!, The Hootenannies, & Mary Fish’s Pals Stamping Community!

• Purchasing the starter kit! Joining Stampin’ Up! includes access to exclusive Stampin’ Up! ideas and resources!
• Purchasing the starter kit and joining through me includes access to the Hootenannies AND the Stampin’ Pretty Pals Pals private Facebook groups and community.  Immerse yourself at any level you like in daily stamping discussion, prizes, polls, ideas and inspiration, recognition, friendship, and fun!

• SALE-A-BRATION STARTER KIT BONUS!  Jan. 3 – March 31, 2020 ONLY!        

•  For $99 (plus tax), you get:
  • up to $125 in products of your choice.  the only exceptions are Sale-A-Bration and host rewards products.
  • a FREE new Mini Paper Cutter
  • a FREE 6 x 6 paper sampler of the new designer series paper
  • your choice of a FREE stamp set (any price)
  • the kit ships free (another 10% savings)
• YAY DISCOUNT! Then save 20-25% on future purchases, with no obligation to buy, sell or stay active…do it for the discount and for you!

Have a Hoot-a-Riffic Day!

Click on the name of the Artisan below to visit their blog and see what amazing projects they have created to inspire you!  

Next up, I want to introduce you to the Stampin’ Up! 2020 Artisan Design Team!  I am so honored to be part of this amazing group of demonstrators and have another year of doing what I love!  I hope you gain oodles of inspiration from the new team that starts hopping in January 2020!

Place an online store order valued at $50 or more (before shipping and tax), enter the host code GKK79HSC and you will earn YOUR CHOICE of ANY Current Item valued at $10 or less! 

Click on the image below, it takes you right to my store so you can begin shopping NOW!

THREE IS BETTER THAN ONE! Become a part of Stampin’ Up!, The Hootenannies, & Mary Fish’s Pals Stamping Community!

• Purchasing the starter kit! Joining Stampin’ Up! includes access to exclusive Stampin’ Up! ideas and resources!
• Purchasing the starter kit and joining through me includes access to the Hootenannies AND the Stampin’ Pretty Pals Pals private Facebook groups and community.  Immerse yourself at any level you like in daily stamping discussion, prizes, polls, ideas and inspiration, recognition, friendship, and fun!

Want the Ultimate Bundle, the best deal? Purchase a Starter Kit and get $125 worth of product for just $99+ tax and FREE Shipping!  Then save 20-25% on future purchases, with no obligation to buy, sell or stay active…do it for the discount and for you!

Have a Hoot-a-Riffic Day!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a Hoot-a-Riffic Day!

Stesha