Just like normal, I waited until the last minute to get a project done ... ONE of these days, I'll be ahead of schedule! I always have big plans, but then time just gets away from me!
For my July workshop, I put together this cute little birthday card using Close To My Heart's Surf's Up paper that I've had for a while. I found a section of that paper that didn't have words or people on it so I wouldn't have bits of that sticking out from behind the sentiment! I put turquoise paper behind it - otherwise, it didn't look right next to the white card.
The brown strip is just the reverse side of the Surf's Up paper I used. The red/pink paper was actually a fuzzy piece I found in my stash - I don't remember where I got it! I've probably had it for quite some time ... I have a problem buying paper.
I used Close To My Heart's "Heartfelt Birthday Wish" mini stamp (only $2.95!) and used an alcohol marker to color it in ... I'm not sure the color I chose was JUST right, but it'll do! That's the first time I've used those markers!
I then thought it needed some bling. SO - I pulled out the Close To My Heart "Hooray Bouquet" set and stamped a flower. Then yes, I fussy cut out that flower, adhered it to my card, and flipped up the petals a little to give it dimension. I couldn't find my foam tape, or I would have popped up the whole flower!
I had some gems to make it sparkle, stamped the "May this year be your grandest year yet" sentiment (from the Hooray Bouquet set) on the inside and called it a night!
If you're interested in any of the products used, check out my shopping site: http://beckyo.ctmh.com
What do you think? I'd love to get some comments! I'm sure there are other suggestions for upping the difficulty level on my cards!
This is gorgeous! You could also distress the edges of the various papers to make them stand out more. Mind if I borrow this idea?
ReplyDeleteThanks! The distressing is a good idea! I'll have to try it. Feel free to use the design .... I get most of my inspiration off Pinterest!! Hope you come back and check out my other posts!!
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