Today is October 30, and that means two things: (1) yesterday was Pam’s birthday (more on that later) and (2) tomorrow is Halloween. It also means that you only have a couple of days left to use up all that gorgeous Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper you bought for your Halloween Projects. Time is a-tickin’, people. Wait! What’s that? You’re absolutely right! There are plenty of ways to use this DSP in non-Halloween projects. Last week I used a sheet of it to make a beautiful anniversary card (see it here). That brings me to today’s quick and simple, but [in my humble opinion] beautiful, card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Keep it simple. You know I love my white space, right? I also love simple card construction. With beautiful DSP and a great sentiment, 90% of the work is done for you. Select some simple colors and add a couple of borders. Done. I couldn’t think of anything else to add to this card because I don’t think it needs anything else.
- Sentiment Placement. Without a doubt, the bold “hi” (from Regarding Dahlias) is the focal point of this card front. Even though the pattern in the DSP is busy and all-over-the-place, the eye is still drawn to the thick-bordered “hi” weighted into the bottom, right corner. The DSP is just a cool background for the bold sentiment.
- Breaking the Barriers. If you want to successfully place something on top of a busy pattern, create a thick, solid border to set it apart from the pattern. By combining a small Very Vanilla circle with a large Basic Black circle, I have given the sentiment a large border so that it sets itself apart from the busy background.
Stamp sets: Regarding Dahlias Papers: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Witches’ Brew Designer Series Paper Inks: Basic Black Accessories: 1-1/2″ Circle punch, 1-3/8″ Circle punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Pam’s Birthday Lunch
Yesterday was Pam’s birthday. I shared her birthday card here. We met for lunch at Goldberg’s Diner, our favorite lunch spot in Atlanta – Pam and I go there every time we stamp together. We each had the salad plates (because you asked – Pam had Chopped Liver Salad and Whitefish with an Everything Bagel, while I had Whitefish Salad and Smoked Salmon Salad with an Everything Bagel). Fish and an everything bagel – I was good and ready to head back to the office. 🙂
I made a fake birthday card for Pam to see if she would tell me “I love it” even if she didn’t. Here’s how that turned out:
Thanks for stopping by my blog today,
Brian
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Tomorrow. You’ll want to come back tomorrow. You probably don’t have it on your calendar (and that’s really OK), but tomorrow is a very special birthday for a guy you know very well…
What a fun video of your luncheon! Pam I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Birthday!! Now whos Birthday is tomorrow? Hmm, Justin already had his, Yours is December, think think think
Oh, I love the video Brian and Pam, how lucky you are to have, both a card hand made by Brian and, to top it all, lunch with him, you are a very fortunate girl indeed. The card is lovely, we saw it on Monday but thank you for sharing it again in this fun, fun video.
Aawwwww what sweet video, and a special day for Pam! All so nice! Happy Birthday Pam!!
Hi Brian, I knew she would love the card! You are quite the “Prankster”!!!!
The pic, of you two…. is very nice!
I wished I lived closer, so I could come, and stamp and learn a thing or two.from you!!!
You’re such an inspiration!!!! And I can tell…you’re a nice guy! ;-D
Love the video! 😀 Where did Wednesday the 30th go though?? I had to look at my calendar at work (twice) panicking that I hadn’t processed the wages on my scheduled day LOL. Vxx
OMG! its me that is confused!! I’m reading your post as the 31st and Halloween… think I need to go back to bed 🙁 whoops
Tee hee! I accidentally started with “Today is October 31…” but changed it moments ago. You probably saw that and then it got updated. You’re not losing it, Vicki! 🙂
Oh Phew! I was doubting my sanity there for a minute!!! LOL x
This card is absolutely FABULOUS Brian!!! Bold and classy all at the same time!!! And the video was great!!! Hysterical!!! 😉 You and Pam have an awesome friendship!!! Thank you for sharing all of it with your loyal blog readers!!!! 🙂
Haha, love the video! Hysterical! You made me smile first thing this morning, Brian! Thank you! And PS it was a beautiful card 🙂
What a nice birthday for Pam…. and the card is beautiful . Loved the Joke Card …gives me an idea for one of my SIL . The video is cute and how cute is that picture of Pam sitting on your lap . Thank you for inviting us along …it was fun !
Too funny!
Brian, the video is wonderful. Isn’t Pam so sweet… she graciously accepted the plain ole’ Happy Birthday card. Her “real” card is the real Brian. Love this post and the card is stunning, just stunning!
Brian – what a fantastic way to start my day. I agree that you are a prankster and isn’t Pam just the sweetest gal to tell you how beautiful your prank card was…………..now, that’s a TRUE friend.
It was so fun to share your wonderful time with Pam. You are a terrific person and thank you so much for bringing smiles to the faces of all your fan club!
Isn’t it great to have a friend like you have in Pam? Her birthday card was absolutely gorgeous. I check your blog and I’m left in awe.
You know, I read somewhere that “nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend.” (Hmmm…shouldn’t someone put that on a card?!) 😉 Happy birthday to Pam — and good for you, Brian, for celebrating life’s true treasures! Love your work as well as the accompanying conversational prose. You make it fun.
OMG …………How sweet you guys , I love it , nice job on both cards !!!!
Happy birthday again Pam !
Lots of birthday hugs to you , you have the best friend any one can have ,
Hugs to both of you !!!!
I loved the video, and most of all the “SELFIE” at the end of Brian and Pam. Lovely card…..I know you had fun, and I can ‘feel the love’ of friendship.
Love the fake card trick! So funny.
I’m just catching up on my email. Can’t believe that this post is more than 2 weeks old! Pam is so warm and funny! The two of you together equal more than fun times two!!! Looks like she had a great birthday celebration with you, Brian. Great company! Great fun! Great card! Happy Belated Birthday to Pam!