May 27, 2007

Krafty Birthday Wishes

Here's a basic all-purpose birthday card that is easy to make -- and you can substitute any favorite color combo. Supplies Used: Papertreyink Green Thumb set for the flowers and center dot; Impression Obsession WP17 Sentiments II for Warm Birthday Wishes (3 different clear stamps); Limited Edition Art Warehouse Ribbons and Lace clear stamp set (to make the faux ribbon pieces); Stampin Up Kraft and Night of Navy cardstocks and classic inks; Stampin Up Sage Shadow classic ink; and the shiny green mini brads are from Prima Accents in Meadow purchased from Paperosity. About the Sentiments II set, you get a boat load of clear words for $17.00 and they stamp beautifully. However, the beginning and end of each word is surrounded by a bit of extra "photopolymer" -- a/k/a acrylic -- but way stronger. In order to get the words nice and close to one another, trim the beginning and end of each word prior to placing on your clear block. I had to experiment about 10 times to get just the right placement -- the downside to clear stamps. But, the combinations I can make with this set are truly huge!!

6 comments:

  1. This is so pretty, Joan! I love the Navy and Sage with the Kraft paper! Love the pearlized brads as well! Nice card!!

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  2. The ribbon looks real. Dang, you're good with those faux ribbon stamps! Cute card!

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  3. Joan, I haven't seen many cards with a kraft base, but you did fantabulous on coordinating the blue and green against the kraft color! LOVE IT!!

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  4. Beautiful card as usual Joan. I love that your cards are "always" original.

    Nary

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  5. Oh my gosh Joan. I just read your blog again. I can't believe I missed the fact that you made this card using one of the Chatterbox kits. I have been looking at them and thinking how pretty they are and then passing them up. Next time I go to Michaels I will be buying one of thes kits. You are an enabler Joan. :)

    Mary

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  6. Great card!! I like your color combo, especially for a masculine card. You know everyone is searching due to Father's Day being not too far away. I don't really care for the Kraft paper but this is an excellent choice. Thanks for opening my eyes and sharing.

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