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I’m trying to increase the number of birthday cards in my stash. That is part of why I typically make 2 of the same card when I make cards. One to use now (in this case my BIL’s birthday) and one to use later. I think this card turned out pretty cute and will be perfect for male birthdays. I used Jen del Muro’s Sketch for You to Try and The Cat’s Pajamas color challenge of olive, light blue and ivory.

Eat More Cake Card

Stamps: The Cat’s Pajamas
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Ski Slope
Ink: Stazon Jet Black
Markers: Stampin’ Up Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie; atYou Spica Clear
Accessories: Stickles Frosted Lace, dimensional
Tools: Nestabilites Standard Circles Large, Classic Scalloped Circles Large

I enjoy sketch challenges and I especially enjoy the Mojo Monday sketches. They get me using more layers and I really like how the extra layers add depth to my cards. Below is my take on sketch 107. I made this card for my friend Kristy’s birthday whose favorite color is red.

Mojo Monday Sketch 107

Penguin Birthday Card

Stamps: The Cat’s Pajamas Smells Like Cake
Cardstock: Stampin’ Up Whisper White, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Always Artichoke
Designer Paper: Stampin’ Up Summer Picnic
Ink:  a crappy black that smudged when I colored since my Stazon Jet Black needs reinking
Accessories:  Stampin’ Up Bashful Blue brads; Stampin’ up Real Red 1/2″ striped  grosgrain ribbon; Stickles Xmas Red (cupcake sprinkles) and Yellow (star); colored pencils