Timeless Portrait Birthday Card

Hi!

Today's card was a commission from a friend to make a card for a 30th she was going to.  I was asked to make the card extra special so I decided to make a side step card and use quite dramatic colours.

I went with the Timeless Portrait DSP and so used Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and just a splash of Basic Black.  I guess it's a pretty classic example of the 60:30:10 rule, where 60% of the card uses one colour, 30% is a second colour and 10% is a third colour.  It keeps the card nicely balanced and easy on the eyes.

Just a view from the side showing how it sits.  I liked making this card, so I think I'll try more in the future.  I have to play with the measurements though, as this one was JUST too large for Stampin' Up!'s Medium Square envelopes.  Luckily I was able to find an envelope to fit the card.  There has to be some benefit from being an envelope hoarder!

I decided to go fairly simple on the inside, just a couple of strips of the DSP and a stamped greeting.

Stamps: Curly Cute, Great Friend (retired)
Ink: Cherry Cobbler
DSP/Cardstock: Timeless Portrait DSP, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla, Basic Black
Other: Big Shot, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Basic Jewels Rhinestones, Large Scallop Circle Punch, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Circle Cutter, Stamp Positioner

I'm participating in a blog hop next Saturday that features the Big Shot.  All projects on the Hop will be created using the Big Shot.  Please join us for some fabulous inspiration!

Catch you later,

Tina

Fox and Friends Cheerful Card

Hi!

Have you bought all you wanted from the retired list?  I certainly hope so!  Today's card only has a small piece of retiring product.  Can you see what it is?

Hmmm, some of those panels look a little crooked - they aren't in real life!  So did you see the retiring product?  It's not the Fox and Friends stamp set (yay!).  It's the sentiment, which is from the Great Friend stamp set.  Isn't this a great little card to pop in with a little boy's birthday present?   Or change the colours to Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry and you could use the same card for a little girl.  Too cute!

Stamps: Fox and Friends, Great Friend (retiring)

Ink: Pacific Point

Cardstock: Whisper White, Pacific Point, Real Red

Other: Scallop Square Punch, Square Punch, Dimensionals

Catch you later,

Tina

All A Flutter Fluttering Away

Hi!

Today I have another card featuring a stamp that is retiring at the end of the month.  I'm a little sad because it is a favourite of mine, but I am also very excited because it means that there a a whole bunch of new products debuting in the new Idea Book and Catalogue.  If you want to get your hands on this fabulous stamp it is a bargain at just $12.95, but get in quick as it is only available while stocks last!

I CASED this card from Beate Johns, a very talented cardmaker.  She used flowers on hers, but I wanted to use butterflies.  I liked the effect of not using the complete butterfly image on each square panel.

Stamps: All A Flutter, Great Friend (both of which are retiring at the end of the month!)

Ink: Basic Black, Pear Pizzazz, Rose Red, Daffodil Delight, Marina Mist

DSP/Cardstock: In Colour Hostess DSP (also retiring), Very Vanilla, Basic Black

Other: Corner Rounder Punch, Blender Pen, Basic Rhinestone Jewels, Dimensionals, Paper Piercer

Catch you later,

Tina

Just Add Ink #59 and Exciting News!

Hi!

I have some exciting news today - I have been asked to be a Guest Designer on Just Add Ink!  I'm so excited!  I can't wait to see what they have in store for me.  Thanks so much to Delys and Bron and the rest of the JAI team for the wonderful opportunity to be a part of a fantastic team.

Today's card is for their current challenge, which is a sketch challenge.  You can see the sketch here.

I love all the soft pinks in this card.  I used the Sweet and Sour Speciality DSP as the main base for the card, and went with the coordinating colours for the rest of the card.

To create the main panel I stamped the All A Flutter butterfly twice in Rose Red, masked it and then stamped En Francais over the top in Pretty In Pink ink.

I was about to assemble the pieces of the card when I took another look at the sketch.  I had forgotten a layer, so I decided to add the scalloped section.

To create the larger scallops I punched a 1 1/4" circle and traced it on the cardstock.  I then cut along the lines and sponged the edges for a bit of pop.

Stamps: All A Flutter, En Francais, Great Friend
Ink: Rose Red, Pretty In Pink
DSP/Cardstock: Sweet and Sour Speciality DSP, Rose Red, Very Vanilla
Other: Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Paper Snips, Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Stamp Positioner, 1 1/4" Circle L Punch

Catch you later,

Tina