Birthday Candles

 Hello and welcome back! Here's today's card:

This card was created for the challenges at Freshly Made Sketches and The Paper Players.

The stamps in the Build a Birthday stamp set are multi-purpose - they can be cake layers or candles. I alternated the designs with the Balmy Blue and Petal Pink, then added So Saffron candle flames. I used a sponge dauber to add the glow around the flames and some Iridescent Rhinestones to make them sparkle. The stamped piece was layered onto a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock and a ribbon was tied around it before adding it to the card front with the sentiment label.

On the first version I made, I used a Basic Black Stampin' Write marker to outline the candles and flames, but I wasn't as happy with that look. I think it's a bit too stark for the subtle colors - maybe a Crumb Cake marker would have been better.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy stamping!

--Cindi

Supplies used (all Stampin' Up!):

Stamp set - Build a Birthday

Paper - Basic White Thick Cardstock; Basic White and Crumb Cake Cardstock

Ink - Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, So Saffron; Stampin' Write Marker: Basic Black

Accessories - Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels, Crumb Cake Taffeta Ribbon

Tools - Big Shot, Stylish Shapes Dies, Sponge Daubers, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Mini Glue Dots, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals