Garden Birthday

 

SC1125 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out a wood‑themed paper pad I am working to use up this year and trimmed the base layers, stacking them on white cardstock and then a brown card base for a warm, rustic foundation. Next, I cut several rust‑colored pieces for the layout and added white panels with hand‑drawn dashing to give those layers a little extra charm and texture.

To finish the card, I die cut several Spellbinders garden pieces using the same rust tones along with a touch of silver mirror cardstock. I added dimensionals to a few of the elements for depth, then shaped the flowers and topped them with Nuvo Drops for a soft, polished finish.

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Garden Birthday

With Sympathy

 

CAS909 - Dog Days of Summer- Dogs or Summer Fun 

I love a good dog challenge because it always gives me the chance to create another pet donation card. For this one, I started with a watercolor panel and brushed on a soft rainbow wash for the background. Once it dried, I die cut the paw prints from black cardstock and layered the watercolor panel behind them so the colors peek through each opening.

To finish the card, I die cut a white poodle and popped it up on dimensionals along with the With Sympathy sentiment, giving the design a gentle lift.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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With Sympathy

Lively Ties

 

FS1016 - this week's very talented, featured stamper is MN_Stamper also known here as Patti. I found this INSPIRATION.

Inspired by the cheerful row of colorful boots, I decided to switch the idea to a playful row of colorful ties using this classic Stampin Up stamp that features a full line of ties. I set the stamp and cardstock in place with my Misti, then masked and unmasked each tie so I could ink and stamp them one at a time, choosing a different bright color for each to create a lively rainbow effect. After the ties were finished, I added the birthday sentiment and trimmed the panel for a clean look.

The ties are popped up on dimensionals and set over a piece of designer paper from my stash that I am working to use up this year, then mounted on a white cardstock base. A single red pearl on the center tie adds a simple finishing touch and a bit of sparkle.

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Lively Ties

Flamingo Birthday

 

IC1077 - Artful Home - INSPIRATION

For my card, I was inspired by this wonderful flamingo image and knew it needed a bright, cheerful setting. I pulled out this cute Heartfelt Creations stamp, colored it with Copics, and die cut it to give it a clean, finished look.

From there, I dug into the stack of papers I’m trying to use up and found a couple of fun, vibrant patterns that felt perfect for the playful feel of the image. I added coordinating layering papers behind each piece to give everything a bit more definition.

To tie the design together, I stamped the birthday sentiment in pink to echo the pinks in the papers, then popped the flamingo up on dimensionals to make it stand out on the panel. A few gold mirror candy dots add just the right touch of shine to finish the card.

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Flamingo Birthday

Dream Big

 

F4A857 - Me Time - What makes me happy creating is being inspired by something.

MIX704 - Sky's the Limit

For this card, the whole idea started with my hubby. He bought a beer from a company called Pax Beer, and after finishing one, he handed me the can with a grin and said, "Could you make a card with this?" Well of course, babe. The label was so fun, and I knew immediately it needed to be the star of a project.

A few days later, while sorting my craft room for what feels like the thousandth time, I came across a paper pad from Michaels that hubby had picked out. I held the label next to the paper and thought, "Self, that is a perfect match." Sometimes the best pairings happen by accident.

I carefully removed the label from the can and mounted it onto cardstock for stability. After trimming it down, I rounded the top corners to soften the look and give it a more finished feel.

Next, I cut the designer paper and layered it on black cardstock to echo the black elements in the label. The whole panel is mounted on a purple card base, which pulls out the rich tones in the artwork and gives the card a bold, striking foundation.

The birthday sentiment is popped up on dimensionals for a bit of lift, and the "Dream Big" sentiment part of the designer paper pad was trimmed down and layered on black as well. It adds a fun, inspirational touch that complements the label beautifully.

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Dream Big

Cowboy Birthday

 

WT1115 - Lets go Faux, any if the faux techniques on SCS or from your own repertoire. I chose Faux Stamped Leather

For my card, I pulled out this great leaf image from DRS Designs and used it to create the Faux Stamped Leather technique, which gives such a rich, textured look. Once the panel was finished, I die cut the layer and paired it with a wonderful silhouette image from Impression Obsession. I stamped the cowboy on white cardstock, then die cut both the image and the black mat using stitched dies for a clean, finished edge.

To complete the design, I added a double‑banner birthday sentiment and tucked it under the cowboy silhouette panels for a subtle layered detail. The finished pieces are mounted on a simple black card base, giving the earthy tones and strong silhouettes a bold, striking punch.

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Cowboy Birthday

Time to Celebrate Your new Dog

 

SC1124 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out my trusty paw print paper and layered it on red cardstock before mounting it on the white card base. Next, I die cut the Hunkydory dog and placed it on a coordinating red die cut layer. I added a couple of hearts in red and white, then popped up a silhouette dog for a playful touch and a bit of extra dimension.

To finish the card, I found a fun sentiment in my bag of dog embellishments, and it was the perfect final detail to pull everything together.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Time to Celebrate Your New Dog