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A Few Birthday Cards

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Jennifer

I’m in need of a number of birthday cards, so I’m trying to stay on top of it. Hopefully, I will and people will receive birthday cards before or on their actual birthday. We’ll see, I still need to make two for November birthdays.

The first card was made with two challenges in mind. First up is the Phindy’s Place Challenge #29. It is a 3-2-1 recipe challenge, meaning I have to use 3 of one thing, 2 of another, and 1 of yet another. I used 3 brads, 2 different stickles on the cake, and 1 ribbon. The second challenge was The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #81. I had a hard time deciding on the things for the recipe challenge yet still meet the sketch. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out though. I hope Shanan, my college roommate, and Tami, James’ sister, like it. Yes, I made two. They don’t have to share. 🙂

Let's Celebrate Card

Stamps: Phindy’s Place Celebrate with Cake; Stampin’ Up On Your Birthday (sentiment), Background Basics (swirl on kraft)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Kraft; A Muse Kitchen Purple
Designer Paper: Frosty Day, Summer Picnic
Ink: Dell printer; Stampin’ Up Elegant Eggplant, Creamy Caramel
Embellishments: Stampin’ Up Elegant Eggplant 1/4-in. grosgrain ribbon; Karen Foster plum mini brads; Stickles Xmas red, Frosted Lace
Tools: Prismacolor colored pencils; 1-1/4-in. and 1-3/8-in. circle punches

This second card is for our friend Nick. His birthday was Monday and we’re getting together for dinner tonight. Initially, I had wanted to make a camera related card, but my first idea didn’t pan out. Then I decided to use this cute little balloon carrying party boy, a C.C. Designs stamp, for the All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge #53 to make a birthday card. I then decided to use the Get Sketchy Sketch #63. I think this sketch is perfect for a boy card, since the embellishments are minimal.

Happy Birthday Card

Stamps: C.C. Designs Party; Stampin’ Up On Your Birthday (sentiment)
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Basic Black
Designer Paper: Frosty Day, Summer Picnic
Ink: Stazon Jet Black; Stampin’ Up Craft Whisper White
Embellishments: Stampin’ Up Basic Black eyelets; Inkessentials Glossy Accents (on balloon); dimensionals
Tools: Prismacolor colored pencils

Thanks for stopping by.

Posted in Crafty Goodness | Tags: Birthday, C.C. Designs, Cards, Phindy's Place, Sketch, Stampin' Up | 11 Comments
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11 thoughts on “A Few Birthday Cards”

  1. Tammy Maynard says:
    November 10, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    Wonderful cards, Jennifer!! I really love the colors you used on your Celebrate with Cake image. Too cute!!

    Thank you for joining us at Phindy’s Place and hope to see you again!! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Cec says:
    November 10, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    Love your Phindy birthday card and you have followed the recipe so nicely. Thanks for joining us at Phindy’s Place.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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  3. Phindy says:
    November 10, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    Jennifer, you did a great job on the recipe challenge! I love the colors you used – very effective.
    Thanks for playing at Phindy’s Place this week!

    Reply
  4. Debbie Standard says:
    November 10, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    What cute cards! Love them! Thanks for playing at Designed 2 Delight!

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  5. linda payne says:
    November 10, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    these are wonderful! I love that you kept the images the focal on them and your colors and coloring are perfect! thanks so much for playing with us at Phindy’s this week (-:

    Reply
  6. Olivia Moore says:
    November 11, 2010 at 2:32 PM

    Jennifer, you did a great job. I like both of the cards, especially the purple one. That is my favorite color and also Tami’s favorite color. She will like it very much.

    Mom

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  7. Stargroves (Anne) says:
    November 11, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    Both lovely cards, great little brads on the purple card, thanks for playing along at Phindy’s Place
    Hugs
    Anne

    Reply
  8. Ann Englisg says:
    November 11, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    Isn’t this just the sweetest! Love your color choices!

    Reply
  9. Kelly Schelske says:
    November 12, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    These are both fabulous cards! Thanks for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop!

    Hugs, Kelly

    Reply
  10. Shannon Erskine says:
    November 14, 2010 at 3:44 PM

    Super sweet cards!!! Love the purple/kraft combo on your first card!

    Reply
  11. Risa says:
    November 17, 2010 at 12:37 AM

    What a beautiful set of birthday cards! Your images are adorable!!! Thanks for joining us at ATS!
    hugs
    Risa:)

    Reply

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