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
What a fun birthday card, Cindi! It's such a perfect way to use the challenge colors. This card would definitely brighten up anyone's birthday. Thank you for playing with The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteCindi, what a fabulous birthday card - and use of the challenge colors! I love the little touch of crumb cake on the mat and that you tied it to that fabulous ribbon on the front. So glad you shared this with us at The Paper Player this week
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Wonderful cards!!
ReplyDeleteThese are both really cute....I don't mind the black outline at all! Super fun way to use our colors this week! Thanks for playing with the Players!
ReplyDeleteI love that you made the stripes into big bold candles!! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteUsing candles for the stripes is such a clever idea! Wonderful card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
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