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
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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!! 🙂
Love your Phindy birthday card and you have followed the recipe so nicely. Thanks for joining us at Phindy’s Place.
Hugs!
Cec
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!
What cute cards! Love them! Thanks for playing at Designed 2 Delight!
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 (-:
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
Both lovely cards, great little brads on the purple card, thanks for playing along at Phindy’s Place
Hugs
Anne
Isn’t this just the sweetest! Love your color choices!
These are both fabulous cards! Thanks for playing along with us at The Sweet Stop!
Hugs, Kelly
Super sweet cards!!! Love the purple/kraft combo on your first card!
What a beautiful set of birthday cards! Your images are adorable!!! Thanks for joining us at ATS!
hugs
Risa:)