Showing posts with label Build A Birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Build A Birthday. Show all posts

Friday, February 17, 2023

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

Sunday, October 18, 2015

SIP Challenge 18

Hello and welcome back! It's been over a week since I posted, but I had a bit of a blitz before that. I think I must have worn myself out! Anyhoo, I'm back today with a card for the sketch challenge at Stamp Ink Paper.

So here's today's card:



This is a pretty simple card with minimal stamping, but lots of layers. The card base is Whisper White Thick Cardstock, layered with Pool Party and embossed Bermuda Bay. I added a circle of Cherry on Top DSP layered with Crushed Curry, then stamped the sentiment on Whisper White and layered that with Watermelon Wonder. The sentiment is stapled onto the card, and voila! Done!

I've made a couple of these for upcoming birthdays, so they'll be going into the mail tomorrow.

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day!

--Cindi


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