I have a confession….and I am being very honest! A week ago was a Pal Paper Art Challenge and I was sooooooo over the top excited with my card….so much that I went to my Stampin' friend and encouraged her to play with the PALS this week…..to only…..
Find out that I used the wrong colors! I was sooooooo darn tootin' happy with myself that I was prepared 4 days in advance…only to be deflated that I did the wrong colors…..but I thought – "OK – I will use that for another post"…..so here you go and its a great card!
Remember how I have told you endless times that when you find a layout that you like…to remember it and do it again….and again…..and again – just changing the sentiments and stamps! Well…this is one of those kind of cards!
This whole card making thing is not a "rocket science" – rather it is a method and using a method is easy and duplicatable!
We all are too hard on ourselves…Just roll with what works for you!
Here you go….you'll be happy as I have some great tips and measurerments for you!
The colors used were Very Vanilla, Baked Brown Sugar (love!), Crisp Cantaloupe and Pear Pizzazz and they are all cut at 2 5/8" X 2"
Line each of these up and use Sticky Strip on the back BEFORE you run it through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder to do the magic! This trick makes is soooo easy to keep the rectangles the same size!
Now pull off the Sticky Strip and mat it to a piece of Very Vanilla – cut at 4 1/8" X 5 3/8"
TIP ALERT! If you want – this is a PERFECT time to use this piece of Very Vanilla to cut a shape out as it is going to be covered…like the circle that you are using for the card….love saving paper when you can!
The circle is from the Circle Framelits and the Scalloped Circle Punch is the perfect backdrop!
Do cupcakes make you as happy as they do me? They make me smile…and I love this Create A Cupcake Stamp Set and Cupcake Builder Punch! Using all of the colors make it a fun and festive card!
We need to have a sentiment…..right? "Happy Birthday" does the job and it is from the Bitty Banners Stamp Set and then using the matching, Bitty Banners Framlits make this an "easy-peasy" card!
If you were to "glance" at this card….you would think that it is hard…..but break it down….it is very do-able….it is down-right easy!
I do realize that there are many tools used for this card but when you think about it…we all send so many birthday cards out….wouldn't this be a super one to make in all different color schemes!!! To me…it's a keeper!
My goal and my passion is to show you that YOU can do it….making card DOES make a diifference not only to YOU but it also makes a difference to those that recieve them!
Envelope time….this was sooo darn easy as I simply lined the outer flap of the envelope with the Baked Brown Sugar Paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stack!
Today is a special day for John and I….our daughter is coming home from College and I say WOOT-WOOT! I cannot wait to get a BIG Hannah hug and I am super excited to see her and I have lots of fun projects to do together with her for Halloween to give to her college friends!
We are in our 5th day of the super opportunity to join for just $25.00. I have had the opportunity to talk with several people asking…is the really for real? Easy – YES it is…and this IS the best for the stamper that enjoys our product….being able to order the new goodies earlier….being able to order at a discount….
The questions I am asked are…
- Do I have to teach classes = NO
- Do I have to have a blog = NO
- Are their penalties if I decide that this is not for me = NO
You can do this for YOU – email me and I will call you to talk!
Our PALS group lead by the wonderful Mary Fish has been growing this week and it is so darn tootin' exciting to have more PALS…we are a fun group of endless energy and inspiration and I would be honored for you to be on my team!
You can simply click here….and get started….so easy….and I will promise you that I will inspire you and be by your side making sure your personal goals are met!
By now you know my style is clean and simple and I love to give you simple tips tp make card making fun and very do able! I would love to be on this journey together with you and if you decide that it is not for you…no biggie – I'm not going anywhere and I will still be there to help you, to inspire you and to hopefully make you smile!
Until tomorrow!
Super-cute, Susan! The colors are divine – very ice cream parlor and cupcake appropriate. 🙂
Oh, this card looks delicious. The colors are so sherbet-like! I love that the colors are put together then run through the embossing folder. I actually noticed that first. I love the polka dots on the envelope mimic the swiss dots on the card.
Thanks a bunch! 🙂
This is so cute, my granddaughter would love it because it has pink in it. Will have to remember this idea for her birthday in February.
I just realized that isn’t pink, but the lay out is great, so that is okay, LOL.
Love those colors. Great card.
This the best I have seen of a punched cupcake in a while. Usually they are too sugary pink for me. You have kept it simple and I really like this color scheme, even it they are the “wrong” colors. They surely look right to me! Great layout and embossing too. Thanks for sharing and being blunt and frank with us! Nancy B
Super stinkin CUTE!!! It’s just a precious adorable card, especially using
the Polka Dot EF! I do as well, love this color combo! It’s very “ice-creamy” decadent like!
Thank you for such great instructions and creative design!
Susan, I love your style!
this looks so delicious – makes me want to go out & get a cupcake and some ice cream. it’s those great colors! great job and thanks for the tip on the background embossing!
Love your idea Susin ! Thanks
Hugs frenchie
I love it! Create a cupcake is one of my faves!
Yummy and sweet! Very fun! I love the envelope with the polka dots to go with the embossed dots on the card! I thought wow, those dots are lined up perfectly with each color. Duh, you used your sticky strip – I take it making a big cross so there will be no movement (all 4 pieces stuck together). That is a super tip! Plus you just remove the other side of the tape and then you don’t have to worry about goofing up the dotted embossing. Great idea!!!!! Of course, once again you made me want a cupcake!!!!
great tips, and a great card. thanks for the ideas.
Adorable card! Love it & the tips you give are so helpful! Thanks for sharing your creativity & tips with us!