Mission accomplished!
I had 3 friends celebrating their birthdays with the week and I wanted
to challenge myself to make 3 different cards using the Cycle Celebration Stamp
Set and also the Birthday Basics Designer Series Paper!
I often forget about stamp a tone on tone and when I do – I
always like the end result! I did “tweak” this a bit as the base color is So
Saffron and then I stamped the candles in Daffodil Delight! (I thought it need
a bit more zip!)
The best tip I can share with you is to get that
ruler out and let it do it’s thing! I measured ¼” up from the bottom and then
the half way point of the So Saffron piece.
Next thing was after making a template with the
Stamp-a-ma-jig I stamped my 1st candle smack dap in the middle…then
went to the outer 2 sides and then filled in! Doing it this way always takes
minimal time with a great result!
I did the same with the bicycle, centering the middle…then
using the Stamp-a-ma-jig to do the outers! Works like a charm each and every
time!
I did feel that the card was “flat” so I stamped my
sentiment and then did my trick whenever I am lazy….simple “free-hand” cut it
out and then mat it – do the same and PRESTO – a cute sentiment, naturally
popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals!
Since I have been ignoring ribbon lately ( and I do not know
why) – I thought the Raspberry Ripple Stitched Ribbon would be perfect…and it
is! Just a nice balance of color and a great finishing touch!
Talk about “finishing touches”…well the Candy Dots in the
bicycle are just too darn cute! I will admit…I bought a BUNCH of the “brads”
that coordinate with the Candy Dots….and I have not used 1!!! They are soooo
easy to pick up and place…why do another step!
You know me…the envelope is coming….now how darn cute is
this liner! Could it be any better…..no way! I simply could not resist and had
to stamp the front of the envelope! It was the perfect finishing touch that me
friend Connie will love when she goes to her mailbox!
I had to work yesterday and I am sooooo confused on the day
of the week! Thank goodness it is Friday – the weekend is here….and boy do I
have a treat for you on Monday….(fingers crossed)…it is my friends birthday and
I think I will make her smile!
I hope that your holiday was fabulous! When I went to put the horse out last night…I could hear the "popping" of fireworks outside! Here's to the weekend and until tomorrow!
What a beautiful card. I love the tone on tone and the free hand cutting. Have a great weekend. Thanks a bunch. 🙂
Looks good.. Thanks for sharing
You are definitely queen o the stampamajig! This card is just perfect!
Fun card! I really like the candy dots on the bikes. That tone on tone is really cool. In 2 weeks the big RAGBRAI event will be going on and the bicycles will be going right by our house! This is an annual event where people ride from the Missouri River (putting their back wheel in the water) on the west border of Iowa to the east side to the Mississippi where they dip their front tire! Each year there is a different route. People from all over the nation and even several from other countries ride. Over 15,000! You would think at least one rider would be celebrating a birthday but I don’t think I will make one for them!
Wow….Super cute. I love the tone on tone to.I look foreword to getting your cards everyday. Thanks