I made this card by running my small star die through the machine three times. Then I used the negative space instead of the actual cut out stars. Instead of my usual heavy white cardstock, this one is actually a lighter weight cream with a slight texture. It works fine because the layers on the front are small and minimal. Black and white twine and the subtle pattern red star add just the punch needed to make this card pop.
Showing posts with label for birthday kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label for birthday kids. Show all posts
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Open Stars
Using a small star die inside a large star, I created open stars for this fun-for-any-age card. I used my scoring board to add subtle lines to the white layer. Matching buttons, lightweight string and a tiny tag greeting finished off the simplistic, clean look. And did you catch the visual triangle (small green stars?)
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Stacks of Presents
Masculine birthday cards are hard. But who doesn't love gifts? And stars are as much a fall back for guys as flowers for women. I got to utilize some hard-to-use papers. And the lightly patterned paper looks pretty cool when embossed.
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Controlling the Scrap, Version 2.3
Another simple card but I just loved the banner and the partial circles of all kinds of patterns! I did two takes because I was going for a masculine/boyish look and didn't succeed with my first try - pink and flowers don't work for most men, lol! I am actually much happier with my second set for two reasons. #1 I made the mat smaller, allowing more of the card base to show. #2 I used a dark card base and I think it looks much better that way. So...here is take one:
And take two will follow the dimensions--
Card dimensions: 4.5" x 4.5"
Colored mat: 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"
White mat: 4" x 4"
Partial circles: 2" trimmed to .75" high
Colored mat: 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"
White mat: 4" x 4"
Partial circles: 2" trimmed to .75" high
I placed, adjusted then adhered my circles. Then I stamped my sentiment while the surface with still flat. Last, I went back and added a strip of glue and ran my twine, wrapping it along the back and taping the edges with good old scotch tape to hold it in place on the back.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Hungry Dinosaur
Cartridges:
dinosaur, Create a Critter
number one, Birthday Bash
Supplies:
paper, DCWV Animal Crackers mat stack
cardstock, googly eyes, twine and sentiment stamp, misc
Popping Up to Celebrate!
Card size: 4.5" x 6.25"
Image: I got this adorable image for free but cannot remember where...if you have info, please share!
Supplies:
markers, Spectrum Noir
paper, My Mind's Eye SixBySix Dwell
chipboard flower, Heidi Swapp kit
gems, brad and cardstock, misc
Challenges:
Seize the Birthday #19- sketch
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #177 - Pastel Colors
Dare to be Sassy Thursday #182 - Clean and Simple
Saturday, August 11, 2012
4 Wheelin' Fun
4.25" x 5.5"
Cartridge:
atv rider, Dude!
Supplies:
gold arrow and gold subtle patterned paper, Away We Go SixBySix by My Mind's Eye
star patterned paper, Out of the Blue Lime Twist by My Mind's Eye
Diamond Plate embossing folder, Cuttlebug by Provocraft
photo corner punch, Stampin' Up
cardstock, misc
Friday, August 3, 2012
Bird with Balloons
Card size:
4.25" x 5.5"
Cartridge:
bird, Create a Critter
Supplies:
blue flowered and green swirl patterned paper, Hello Summer by Echo Park
tree patterned paper, Out of the Blue SixBySix by My Mind's Eye
edge punch, Double Embossed Dotted Lace by EKSuccess
cardstock, trim, buttons, gem and string, misc
Challenges:
The Pink Elephant, sketch challenge
The Ribbon Reel, photo inspiration and button/ribbon/twine challenge
There She Goes, color challenge
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Kitty Birthday
base - 4.25" x 4.25" actual overall size - 4.25" x 5.5"
Cartridges:
kitty, Create a Critter
Supplies:
patterned paper, Dwell SixBySix by My Mind's Eye
kraft and colored cardstock, ribbon, misc
Thursday, July 26, 2012
"Deer" Birthday
Card size:
4.25" x 5.5"
4.25" x 5.5"
Cartridges:
label, Martha Stewart All Occasions Cake Art
label, Martha Stewart All Occasions Cake Art
deer, Give a Hoot
Supplies:
pink dot patterned paper, Neighborhood Collection by Crate Paper
Supplies:
pink dot patterned paper, Neighborhood Collection by Crate Paper
flowered patterned paper, Dwell SixBySix by My Mind's Eye
sentiment, Everything Happy set by Stampendous
butterfly gem, American Girl
twine, The Twinery
border punch, Recollections
cardstock and yellow patterned paper border, misc
Challenges:
Challenges:
Skipping Stones Design, color challenge
{PIN}spirational Challenges, photo challenge
Tuesday Morning Sketches, sketch challenge
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Country Fair Pony
Card size:
4.5" x 7"
Cartridges:
horse, Once Upon a Princess
Supplies:
patterned paper, Everyday Flair Six by Six by My Mind's Eye
buttons, studioG at WalMart
white cardstock, ribbon, misc
Sweet Birthday Wishes
Card size:
4.5" x 6.25"
Cartridges:
banner, Birthday Bash
label and cupcake, Once Upon a Princess
Supplies:
embossing folder, dotted swiss by Sizzix
background patterned paper, Total Girl by Jen WIlson for My Mind's Eye
cupcake wrapper and banner patterned paper, Happy Go Lucky Lime Twist for My Mind's Eye
twine, The Twinery
white, cream and colored cardstock, misc
Friday, February 24, 2012
Happy Bee-lated Birthday
Card size:
6.25" x 4.5"
Cartridges:
scalloped circle, Martha Stewart All Occasions Cake Art
bee, Create a Critter
bee, Create a Critter
Supplies:
embossing folder, dotted swiss by Sizzix
patterned paper, My Mind's Eye
white, kraft and colored cardstock, chipboard photo corners, misc
B is for Birthday
Card size:
6.25" x 4.5"
Cartridges:
scalloped circle, Martha Stewart All Occasions Cake Art
bee, Create a Critter
bee, Create a Critter
Supplies:
patterned paper, Neighborhood Collection by Crate Paper
twine, The Twinery
white, kraft and colored cardstock, button, misc
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Valentine's Day for 2 Year Old DD
Card size:
4.75" x 4.75"
Cartridges:
Create a Critter
Supplies:
patterned paper, black and colored cardstock, misc
Note: I failed to get a picture of the greeting inside...it said "Ruff You!"
Friday, February 17, 2012
Biker Birthday
Card size:
4.25" x 5.5"
Cartridges:
biker, Biker3 from Dude!
"Make a Wish", Birthday Bash phrase feature page 52
Supplies:
patterned paper, Complete Boy by Jen Wilson for My Mind's Eye
kraft and colored cardstock, misc
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Dino-Mite
Card size:
5.5" x 4.25"
background top, 5.25" x 4"
strip, 2" x 4"
mat, 3.625" x 3.125"
white mat base, 3.5" x 3"
Cartridges:
Dino 3, Birthday Cakes page 52 cut at 2.5"
tracks, Birthday Cakes page 72 cut at .75"
word, Birthday Cakes plain phrase feature page 72 cut at .75"
Supplies:
patterned paper and cardstock, misc
ink, ColorBox Mini - Dune
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