Bah Humbug

F4A818 - Collage style

For my card, I created a festive collage using a mix of scrappy Christmas papers for the base, such a fun way to use up leftover bits! Once the collage was complete, I mounted it onto gold mirror cardstock for a touch of shine.

Next, I stamped this playful Whimsy Stamps image and colored it with Copics. I trimmed the sentiment into separate pieces and layered both the image and sentiment onto more gold mirror cardstock. To finish it off, I added several candy dots for a pop of dimension and whimsy.

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Bah Humbug

Welcome Baby

 

WT1076 - Feature Moon and Stars

For this card, I used a moon-and-stars patterned paper that I purchased when my son was little as the base layer. I added a few coordinating designer paper layers and created a circular focal point featuring a baby onesie die cut from Papertrey Ink, popped up on dimensionals for added interest.

To finish the design, I layered the “welcome” sentiment die cut several times for dimension and topped it with gold mirror cardstock. A few scattered gold sequins and a blue ribbon complete the card with a touch of sparkle and charm.

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Welcome Baby

Underwater Birthday

 

SC1085 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I used several Memory Box die cuts to create an underwater scene, layering them over a piece of wavy designer paper for added depth.

The fish were sponged with color to stand out against the blue layers and then popped up on dimensionals for extra dimension.

To finish the design, I added a birthday sentiment, also popped up on dimensionals, to tie the scene together.

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Underwater Birthday

Fall Birthday

 

CAS869 - Pumpkins

For this card, I used an adorable, retired image from Impression Obsession. I stamped it onto Kraft cardstock and colored it with pencils for a soft, textured look.

To finish the design, I added a birthday banner as the sentiment.

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Fall Birthday

80th Birthday

 

FS976 - Karen, is better known around here as ksenzak1. Here is my INSPIRATION.

For this birthday card, I used the Honey Bee Stamps Coneflowers die to create two layered flowers, adding extra sponging to each petal for depth and warmth.

They are arranged on a soft plaid background, framing the dimensional “80” die cut, which was stacked multiple times for added impact.

To finish the design, I scattered a few stars to echo the pink tones in the plaid and added a birthday banner popped up on dimensionals.

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80th Birthday

Birthday Butterfly

 

IC1037 - Natural Life & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

For this card, I used a beautiful, patterned paper my husband picked up from Michaels and let it take center stage. To highlight the design, I brushed Wink of Stella over the butterflies for a touch of sparkle.

I finished the card with a birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals to add depth. Tucked under the popped-up sentiment is gold thread to add just a bit more sparkle and interest to the card.

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Birthday Butterfly

Challenges:

Avenue 613 - ATG (Pink)
Beautiful Blossoms - ATG (w/flowers)

Crafts Galore - ATG

Creative Moments - Wings

Critter Crazy - ATG w/Critter

Let's Craft & Create - Wings

Love Those Pretty Papers - ATG

Masculine Stitched Card

 F4A817 - Baker's Twine or Embroidery Floss

I finally used up the bundle of brown embroidery floss that had been hanging on the back of my craft chair, gifted by my MIL from a friend’s stash-clearing spree, and I’m so glad it found its purpose on this card.

For the design, I die cut the panel using a Spellbinders die and stitched it with the brown variegated floss. It’s layered onto coordinating brown cardstock, and I finished it off with a birthday banner popped up on dimensionals.

I think this makes a great masculine card, and I’m genuinely thrilled to have that floss off my chair and onto something meaningful!

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Masculine Stitched Card

Challenges:

As You Like It - Ribbon/Twine and Why - I like both ribbon and twine. With Twine, I can stitch cards like this one and with Ribbon, I can use it for tiny bows.

Challenges:

Creative Fingers - ATG