Happy Birthday

Happy New Year! Hope 2023 is off to a great start for all of you!

Today I'm playing along with two super fun challenges: (1) AAA Birthday - "Anything Goes" and (2) The Paper Players - "Tag, You're It!"

I wanted to create an extra special card for my neighbor friend who just celebrated her 50th birthday :) Here's what I made:

I used the Art Gallery stamp set and Floral Gallery dies from Stampin' Up in combination with an assortment of Catherine Pooler inks (my favorite!) to create a sweet little flower arrangement. After all...who doesn't love to receive flowers on their birthday?!?!!...especially with the cold, snowy, winter weather we've been having here in the mountains ;)
 

The white background panel was embossed with the Pinewood Planks embossing folder from Stampin' Up. I absolutely LOVE the look of flowers and woodgrain! Just something about it that makes me so very happy :) The tiny tag (from the Gift Bag and Tag set by The Stamp Market) was stamped with a sentiment from Beautiful Bow (Avery Elle). This is an oldie but goodie stamp set---one I still reach for all the time---especially when I need a smaller sentiment.

I hope you like my card for today! It's been ages since I've posted here on the blog. I made LOTS and LOTS of things during the holiday season but just never had a chance to share them here. I also FINALLY opened an Etsy Shop to sell my handmade cards!!! It's going really well so far! I'm learning a lot and having tons of fun with it! You can find the link to my shop in the sidebar of my blog. I'd love for you to check it out and let me know what you think :)

Thanks so much for visiting!!!

 Have a fabulous week!

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Supplies:

Stamps: Art Gallery (Stampin' Up), Friendly Hello (Stampin' Up), sentiment from Beautiful Bow (Avery Elle)

Ink: Whipped Honey, Martini, Juniper Mist, Rockin' Red, Cranberry Fizz, Coral Cabana (Catherine Pooler)

Cardstock: Basic White (Stampin' Up), Enchanted Evening (Papertrey Ink)

Embossing Folder: Pinewood Planks (Stampin' Up)

Dies: Floral Gallery (Stampin' Up), tag from Gift Bag and Tag (The Stamp Market)

Adhesive: Double-Sided Tape (Lawn Fawn), Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal) 

 

Cheers To You

Today I'm playing along with AAA Birthday Challenge 34 - "Pattern." When I see the word "pattern" I can't help but think patterned paper, which I have loads and loads of---seriously---I could probably wallpaper my house with the stuff---I love it so much!!! Ha!

I was also inspired by a sketch and video created by Angie over at chic'n scratch. Click HERE to check out her post.

Now let's take a look at what I created:

 

My husband really enjoys whiskey...smoky scotch in particular. So that got me to thinking that these Tartan No. 2 patterned papers from Carta Bella would pair up perfectly with the Whiskey Business stamp set from Stampin' Up :)

I had so much fun making this card that I couldn't resist making another...using 4 of the tartan patterns instead of 2.

 

 

Which one do you like better?

Thanks for visiting!!! I really appreciate it!

Have a wonderful day!

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Supplies:

"Cheers To You"

Stamps: Whiskey Business (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), VersaMark (Tsukineko)

Embossing Powder: Queen's Gold (Ranger)

Cardstock: Basic White (Stampin' Up), True Black (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Tartan No. 2 (Carta Bella)

Dies: Tasteful Labels (Stampin' Up), A2 Layers (Waffle Flower)

Copic Sketch Markers: YR24, YR27, BG10, T1

Adhesive: Mono Multi Liquid Glue (Tombow), Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal), Stampin' Dimensionals (Stampin' Up)

 

"Straight Up You're The Best"

Stamps: Whiskey Business (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Spruce (Catherine Pooler)

Cardstock: Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink), Evening Evergreen (Stampin' Up)

Patterned Paper: Tartan No. 2 (Carta Bella)

Dies: Tasteful Labels (Stampin' Up)

Copic Sketch Markers: YR24, YR27, BG10, T1

Adhesive: Mono Multi Liquid Glue (Tombow), Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal), Stampin' Dimensionals (Stampin' Up)