After a seven year hiatus from crafting, I knew I wanted to get back into stamping in March of this past year. I called and emailed several Stampin’ Up! demonstrators in the Atlanta area, but got no calls back. Pam was next on my list, and she returned my email almost immediately. We chatted for over an hour and met soon after. I never heard back from the others, but I am totally fine with that now because they pushed me to Pam.
I get off work every day at 4:00 and have a short commute home. The first thing I do when I get in my car (after I put on my seatbelt and start the car, of course) is dial up Pam. She gives me an enjoyable conversation home every day. We talk about Stampin’ Up! promotions, ideas we have for cards and workshops, and comments you’ve made on my blog (incidentally, I always appreciate your kind words). We also talk about what’s going on in our personal lives. For Pam, a proud Mama of three boys and a flight attendant, that “personal life” topic always has something to do with her cool family or the wonderful city she’s visiting. For me (sadly), that “personal life” topic is usually something to do with stamping.
All that, and I just about forgot the reason we are here today. Cards. Stamping. Project. Oh, yes! So, today is Pam’s birthday. I’m not really sure which one it is – we aren’t THAT close. 🙂 I’ve thought long and hard about this birthday card for Pam to make it as close to her style as possible. Pam likes uber-clean and uber-simple. She loves lots of white or just a touch of pale color. And, the woman loves some birds. Here’s the card I made for her: 
Tips, Tricks and Reminders:
- Use your Stampin’ Write Markers. We often use our markers to color stamps or fill in images with the brush tip, but don’t forget that your Stampin’ Write Markers also have a fine tip that is perfect for writing your sentiment on the inside of the card or addressing the envelope. You can’t see it here, but I wrote my birthday wishes on the inside of the card with a marker. Just pretend you see it, please.
- Change up your color patterns. Yes, this is coming from Mr. Baja Breeze himself, so laugh all you want. I’ve been playing with new colors recently, and I’m having fun with it. It was a challenge to make this card so monochromatic, and I’m so happy with the finished product.
Stamp sets: Everything Eleanor, Loving Thoughts Paper: Sahara Sand, Whisper White Inks: Sahara Sand Accessories: Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Won’t you join me in wishing Pam a very happy birthday?
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Brian
Two more things: (1) Today is Stampin’ Up!’s crazy 15% off all stamps event. Don’t forget to log in to my demo site to take advantage of this great deal. (2) Start getting your Holiday Card ready. I’ll be announcing the details of my Holiday Card swap later this week. Ooooh! Ahhhhhh!
So very, very nice! It is sometimes refreshing to have a simple, clean card:)
Very nice card. I love the colors. Happy birthday Pam! Can’t wait to hear the details of the next swap. I’ve been working on Christmas cards for weeks.
Happiest Birthday Pam! What a great story about Brian speaking with you through bluetooth in his car (hopefully he’s not on the cell phone & driving!) Brian would be the most fun down line you’re a lucky girl! Love love love the mod monochromatic card Brian. Omg Love it!
Happy Birthday, Pam. How lucky you are to get this beautiful and elegant card from Brian. I can’t wait for the next card swap either, I really enjoyed this first one.
So pretty! I need to do coior switching too. You do find colors that you have neglected to use. Hey Pam …Happy Birthday to you …now you are famous . We ALL know you now!!!! I know of what Brian speaks …when I was looking locally for a dem the response was UNDERwhelming . It`s a neat thing to find a dem that`s interested in what they do and follow what the SU slogan says . I will be back later …I have to make out my list of things to order today! I did notice Brian how classy you have kept your site during this big sale …Yay for you !!!!
Happy birthday, Pam!!!
Beautiful card, Brian!!!
Kathy
Happy Birthday Pam! It’s really wonderful reading Brian’s post today and how your friendship, aka stampership, took off and blossomed. I am also glad that someone called him back. I can’t imagine a morning without visiting his blog! I am sure you will enjoy the beautiful card that he made. I love that he gets the details right…he even remembered you liked birds. That’s so cool. Which leads to ….I need to make my cards more personal. Great post today Brian! Enjoy your card and your special day Pam!
great card. the story is interesting especially for someone new to reading this blog — sort of like putting faces to names. Happy Birthday, Pam!
Happy Birthday, Pam! What a beautiful card you’ve received from Brian! 🙂 Simply elegant!
Brian, don’t forget you have “your fans” waiting for you to get home and start working your crafting and blog-writing magic!
Happy Birthday, Pam! Beautiful card, as always, Brian! Just as beautiful is your love of stamping, your enthusiasm, and your wonderful friendship with Pam. You are one lucky dude! Wish I lived closer to you so I could stamp with you.
Thank you so much for all my birthday wishes everybody! I am so incredibly blessed. My card is even more gorgeous in real life. I have to say though that as beautiful as it is on the outside, it was what is written on the inside that really makes it even more so. Brian, you are a true friend and I love you to pieces. Thank you for today’s post. It made my day!
How wonderful and refreshing it is…to see two friends love each other so much! I would die without my friends and Pam and Brian, you are both very lucky. Happy Birthday Pam! May you have many more wonderful years. And Brian, you a truly a wonderful, warm, kind, generous (you can say stop at anytime now)… person. I am so happy I found you through Mary Fish. I look forward to your early morning post every day. It starts my day off…”just right”. Hugs to everyone!
Oh… and your card is so pretty… as always (sorry, almost forgot). 🙂
Gorgeous card, Brian. I love the monochromatic look and here lately cannot get enough. (I’ve been doing a lot of demos with tone-on-tone, too.) I have a feeling Pam is going to love this card! Have a blessed and prosperous day!
*GASP* This card left me breathless, it’s so gorgeous! Happy birthday, Pam! –Terri
I cannot add anything new to the comments…happiest Birthday Pam! Fab job, Brian.
Everyone have a great week!
Edna M. said everything I was thinking!
Lovely card! And thanks for the head’s up on the holiday card exchange! I should be able to get mine to my parents in the States in time so they can send it to you! 😀 Excited to (hopefully) participate in a card swap!