Lovely Deer Birthday

Guess what? Someone is having another birthday. I bet you can't tell what their interest is. Just in case you can't figure it out, I will tell you. He loves to hunt with his dad.

This card was fun to make. I put a lot of detail into it. I cut out the pine tree (lovely as a tree) and the deer (nature silhouettes). I wanted them to stand out and look like they were in the front and the line of trees are in the background. I think it worked. I was not going to put the strip of dsp (autumn spice) vertically going through the background at first. I had cut it off of the mat to make it fit on the base of the card better. When I was almost finished I put it on the background scene and loved the look.

I wanted to add a little bit of "wow" to the card by adding crystal effects to the trees. I used the same effect on another card I did a few weeks ago for my husband. It just adds a lot to the card.

Here are 2 different views of the card which show the dimension. Like I said before. I had fun making this card. I always love to see the end results. I never know when I start what it will look like in the end. I think that is part of the fun of making a card.

As always, I used all Stampin' Up! products. I mentioned some of the items above that were used. Here is a list of some of the other things.

Cardstock: cajun craze, whisper white, autumn spice dsp

Stamp sets: nature silhouettes, lovely as a tree, and teeny tiny wishes

Ink: crumb cake, old olive, early espresso, more mustard, and cajun craze

Tools: stampin' sponge, modern label punch, word window punch, and crystal effects

Now it is your turn to tell me what you think. Please leave a comment!! I also pray this inspires you to pull out your stamps and cardstock and create a card or 3-d project for someone you love or has made a difference in your life.

Thanks for visiting my little part of the world.

Now go-n-stamp!!

STAMPIN' UP! Retired Items for SALE!

Here is a list of retired Stampin' Up! items I have FOR SALE. If you are interested in anything please email me. The cost includes shipping. I can only sell to people that live in the USA. I prefer to be paid by check. I still have not become brave enough to use paypal. Thanks for understanding.

Cardstock $8.00 ea. (New, 81/2 x 11, Unopened 24 Packs)
Blush Blossom
Orchid Opulence
Bordering Blue
Handsome Hunter
Apricot Appeal
Barely Banana
Sage Shadow
Really Rust
Ruby Red
Cameo Coral
Summer Sun

Stamp Sets (M: mounted, NUM: new unmounted)
Cute and Cuddly M $20.00
True Friend M $18.00
Christmas Punch M $20.00
To Have and To Hold M $18.00
Playful Petals M $22.00
Office Accoutrement M $25.00
Live Your Dream M $23.00
ABC Alphabet Upper NUM $25.00
Botanical Blooms NUM $17.00
Spring Solitude NUM $17.00
Make it Count NUM $16.00
Congrats NUM $15.00
Polka Dot Punches M $14.00
Yummy M $15.00
Boatloads of Love M $15.00
So Many Scallops M $14.00
Punches Three M $10.00
Close as a Memory M $13.00
Of the Earth M $14.00
Totally Tabs M $11.00
One of a Kind M $14.00
Flower Lines M $$6.00
Out of the Box M $10.00
Holiday Best M $9.00
Sweet Little Sentiments NUM $10.00
Organic Grace M $10.00
Forever M $5.00
Beautiful Baby M $6.00

I will be adding a few more things, but this is the majority of things I am selling.


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Pumpkin Cupcake

My daughter had her 20th birthday just a few days ago. I wanted to come up with a cupcake that had a pumpkin for decoration around the cupcake wrapper. Well, you need to tell me what you think of the end result. I had to laugh. Instead of it looking like a cupcake, it kind of looks like a pumpkin with a fro. I was disappointed at first with the end result, but it has grown on me and I do like it.

These are the Stampin' Up! materials I used to make this card.

Cardstock: cajun craze, naturals ivory, more mustard, and autumn spice DSP; Stamps: autumn harvest and crazy for cupcakes; Tools: dazzling diamonds glitter and crystal effects; Accessories: 1/4" very vanilla taffeta ribbon; Ink: early espresso and cajun craze.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I would love for you to tell me what you thought of the pumpkin cupcake too. Leave me a comment!

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