Manly Sketched Birthday Card

Today's card you see was stamped with the stamp set called, "Sketched Birthday." You can use this stamp set for all ages and genders. That makes a stamp set very versatile, which means a lot more use. When picking out stamp sets, I try to think of how I would use it. If I can't think of anything I definitely won't buy it. What makes you decide which stamp sets to purchase? I would love to hear your reasons.

This card was created with the following Stampin' Up products.
Stamp Sets: Sketched Birthday and Label Love
Cardstock: Basic Gray, Summer Starfruit, Whisper White, and Soho Subway DSP
Classic Ink:  Early Espresso
Tools: Summer Starfruit Stampin' Write Marker, Artisan Label Punch, Big Shot, and the Alphabet Press Embossing Folder
Accessories:  Early Espresso Baker's Twine

I hope you don't get tired of it, but thank you for taking the time to look at my blog. I pray it inspires you to create also. It is my way of relaxing and an outlet when I need one.
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Watercolor Wetlands

   As I promised you in the last post, here is the card made using the same stamp set "Wetlands," but with an aqua painter. You will have to decide which style you like the best. I would love to know which one you would choose. Please tell me by leaving a comment. Personally, I have to say I like the aqua painter version over the sponged version. Both are very pretty though.

These are the Stampin' Up! supplies needed to create this card.
Cardstock: Marina Mist, So Saffron, and watercolor paper
Classic Ink: Early Espresso and Crumb Cake
Tools: Aqua Painter, Stampin' Markers (Marina mist and Crumb Cake), Stampin' Sponge, Big Shot,       Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Apothecary Accents Frame Lits,

   Just in case you wonder why I used the stampin' sponge. I used it on the torn so saffron paper to give it some character. I also used it for the sky. I know I should have used the aqua painter for it too, but I didn't. The colors in the sky are mainly so saffron with a bit of Tangerine Tango. One more thing, I used it for going over the honeycomb texture to give it more dimension with Marina Mist.
   Remember and tell me which card you like the best........Sponged or Aqua Painter style.

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Wetlands Meets a Top Note Card

  I don't know about how you feel, but I love a lot of the cards I have seen using the stamp set "Wetlands." It is the reason why I bought it. I have to admit, I am drawn to scenery stamp sets and I also love the beach. Maybe, you will love this stamp set too!
  To start this card, I used my Big Shot and the Top Note Bigz die. I folded a piece of Whisper White Cardstock in half and made sure that part of the top did not get cut. By doing this, I have a card completely ready to stamp on. To make the ocean, sand, and sky, believe it or not, I used a Stampin' Sponge and Classic Ink. I just rubbed it across the cardstock until I got the final effect I wanted. In case you wonder, the Classic Ink colors are Soft Sky (sky), Marina Mist (ocean), and Crumb Cake (sand). To add some waves, I used the White Stampin' Chalk Marker. Lastly, to stamp on the "Wetlands" images I used the StazOn Black Ink Pad.

  When I first finished this card I was not sure I liked it. Maybe, it was because of the other cards I had seen and I was a little disappointed. I do not feel that way anymore though. I really do like how it turned out.
  I have another card  I will be sharing with you soon using this same stamp set, but I used an aqua pen and ink. It has more of a watercolor look. I have not completely finished it yet.
  Have a great day!
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Sketched Birthday Card

Hello, blogger friends. Thanks for taking the time to take a look at my card/papercraft creations. I really appreciate all of my visitors. I just pray that my work leaves you with inspiration to create with paper and stamps yourself. When working with stamps I say, "If you can color, you can stamp!"
The card I am sharing with you, today, was created for my grandson who just turned 4 years old. I chose 4 slices of cake because it represented how old he was turning. Another thing I did, I took the saying "happy birthday, cupcake" and only used the happy birthday part from the stamp set "Sketched Birthday." I did not think "happy birthday, cupcake" was an appropriate saying for a little boy or man for that matter. I did like the fact that it was in an arched formation. Once I stamped that, I added the number 4 using the stamp set "Memorable Moments." With that all said, this is how it turned out.

These are the Stampin' Up! products you will need to create this card.
Stamp sets: Memorable Moments and Sketched Birthday
Cardstock: Always Artichoke, Cajun Craze, Night of Navy, Cherry Cobbler, So Saffron, and Whisper White
Tools: Big Shot, Squares Collection Framelits, Houndstooth and Chevron Embossing Folders, 1 3/8" and 1 1/4" circle punches, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' Write Markers, and a Stampin' Sponge

This card needed to be very colorful because it was made for a child, as well as, it was for a birthday.
Please leave a comment if you would like.

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Owl Builder Punch 50th Anniversary Card

Good morning. I have a new card for you using the owl builder punch and the stamp set "Memorable Moments." My mom asked me if I had the time to make her a 50th anniversary card to give to someone using the memorable moments stamp set. I am sure it is not what kind of card she was expecting, but I do believe she liked it.
 I have seen other demonstrators use the owl builder punch to make wedding cards, anniversary cards, and Valentine cards. I also seen a card made by someone that had the owl in a tree. That is where I got my idea from, but made it my way. I do not like to case a card. I like to make it my own by changing it some. This is the final result. There are a lot of different tools used to make this card and quite a bit of detail, but that is what makes it unique and special. I hope you enjoy it and realize it is not that hard to make when you do have the tools to create it.

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies needed to create this card.
Stamp Set: Memorable Moments
Classic Ink: Crisp Cantaloupe, Early Espresso, and Island Indigo
Cardstock: Soft Suede, Naturals Ivory, Always Artichoke, and Soho Subway DSP
Tools: Owl Builder Punch, Big Shot, Ovals Collection Framelits, Bitty Banners Framelits, Circles Collection Framelits, Little Leaves Sizzlits, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Stampin' Sponge
Embellishments: Subtles and Regals Candy Dots 

I do not know what the receivers of the card thought, but I do hope they liked it. It was a fun card to make.
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Memorable Moments Anniversary Card

 Time sure does fly by. It seems like I am constantly busy anymore. Between work and helping out with the grandchildren, most of my time is occupied. When I can, I still enjoy my stamping time.
 On to the Anniversary card. Your first anniversary is always a special time. My youngest daughter and her husband celebrated their first anniversary July 3rd. Now you see how long ago I made this card and am just now getting it posted. Being it was a first, I wanted to make a card that they would want to keep. When making this card I tried to make it girl and guy friendly. Yes, I used hearts, but an anniversary is about love, right? With that being said, here is the final results.

Stampin' Up! products used to create this card.
Cardstock: Cherry Cobbler, Night of Navy, Very Vanilla, and Natural Composition Specialty DSP
Stamp Set: Memorable Moments
Classic Ink: Night of Navy and Cherry Cobbler
Tools: Big Shot, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Labels Collection Framelits, Adorning Accents Embossing Folder, and a stampin' sponge
Accessories: Cherry Cobbler 1/2" seam binding

One more thing I would like to add. I used night of navy classic ink on a stampin' sponge and rubbed it all over the Natural Composition Specialty DSP. The glossy design repels the ink and the other part of the paper accepts it. It is a lot of fun to see how different the paper looks afterwards, compared to its original design.
Thank you for visiting.
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Memorable Moments Birthday Card

It has been a while since I have posted. I was going to post this the other day, but our internet was down which made it impossible for me to post. I guess better late than never.
This card was made for my mom. You do not have to ask what for or how old because it is all right there for you to know and see. She told me, "You had to put how old I was on there didn't you." This is why I like this stamp set. It is nice being able to put the number of years, whether it is for a birthday or anniversary. It makes the card very personal for the receiver.

These are the Stampin' Up! items I used to create this card.

Stamp set: Memorable Moments

Classic Ink: Night of Navy and Melon Mambo

Cardstock: Melon Mambo, Pear Pizzazz, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, and Gingham Garden DSP

Tools: Big Shot, Labels Collection Framelits, Fancy Fan Embossing Folder, Little Leaves Sizzlit, and a Boho Blossoms Punch

Accessories: Large Pearl Basic Jewels

Once again, being honest with you, I did not like this card. For some reason I really struggle with the look of plain cardstock. I did not like the flowers, but once I put in the leaves it made a huge difference. Now I can say I like it.

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