Monday, June 13, 2011

Stampin' Up! Party This Way makes fun birthday cards!

It's been a few days since I have blogged, I have wanted to craft but haven't had the motivation to get in to the craft room, I've also got a few cards that I need to blog sitting on my desk... I think it's time to clean out the craft room again, and the perfect excuse is we need the room for a visitor this week, so today and tomorrow, I'll be cleaning up.... But last night, I created...
My Aunt has asked me to create some 18th birthday cards, but I've been finding it quite difficult... This one layer card is Whisper White, stamped with my trusty Party This Way stamp set... the candles are Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry and Tempting Turquoise, all with Daffodil Delight flames, coloured with my Stampin' Write Markers. I have hand drawn a border using my Basic Gray marker, and then stamped the Happy Birthday (also from Party This Way) in Basic Gray. I actually really struggled with this card, I kept thinking more needed doing, or that my border wasn't right, but now looking at well rested, I'm glad I left it alone...
I am entering this into the Less is More challenge blog which is for a one layer card that is "Framed". I was a bit slow entering this weeks challenge, usually I'm one of the first 100 to enter.... 
Anyway, I'll be back later to share a wedding card I made.....
Until then,
Happy Stamping!

23 comments:

  1. I;m so glad that you left this card as is Jess. It looks fantastic! I have this stamp set but for some reason I really struggle to use it. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Love the framing you've done and the simplicity of this.

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  3. This is simply lovely!! I do like the candles and frame - super!

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  4. Great card Jess... I love it just the way it is and those frames are not the easiest to get looking perfect!
    Super job!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    Lady LIM
    "Less is More"

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  5. I think this card rocks as an 18th card

    Kathyk

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  6. Super CAS card Jess, love the broken frame xx

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  7. Love the simplicity of your card, very trendy for any age. I've still to attempt this as drawing a frame isn't easy! x

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  8. Fantastic card. Love the broken frame.

    Hugs, Sandra

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  9. Such a pretty card, love the colours you have used for the candles and I think the border is really good... I could never draw a border, it would be all wonky :o). I also love the wedding card that you have posted aswell, it looks so elegant.
    Diane xx

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  10. Jess, this is a perfect birthday card! I love how you have the candles part in and part out of the frame...too cute!
    My Card

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  11. Brilliant card Jess, just perfect. Love the colours too.

    Hugs
    Brenda

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  12. love the candles in the broken frame, such a great card for any age :)
    Jenny x

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  13. Fabulous card Jess
    Those candles are perfect!
    Thank you
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  14. Hi Jess, a super card. I love the frame around the outside & the cute candle stamps.
    Sally x

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  15. Beautiful card and perfect framework!!

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  16. Great stamp - and great colours - you could also use one of the candles as a "1" next to an 8. Think they look just fab...
    Sarah at 194

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  17. this is awesome!! love the elegant layout!! fabulous card!! =)
    hugs, SannaS

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  18. Love it Jess, yet another winner!!

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  19. I love your little candles. You've used great colors and this makes a perfect birthday card!

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  20. What a lovely 18th card! Perfectto! :)

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  21. Just back from my holls, this LIM frame card is so georgeous, stylish and says it all.

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