I may need an intervention to keep me away from the amazing papers in the pack of Picture Perfect Party 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Papers. I love the photographic papers in this pack – and the colors and patterns on the opposite side are pretty great, too! I couldn’t stay away as I made this quick-and-simple card for this week’s CAS(E) This Sketch challenge. Here’s my card:
And here’s the banner for Donna Mikasa’s sketch challenge that inspired my simple card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Party Fun. Oh, the fun you can have with the products in Stampin’ Up!’s Picture Perfect Party Suite – paper, stamps, inks. This suite has it all! Click on this photo to see all of the items in this suite:
While the confetti-filled Picture Perfect Party 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is the star of the show on this card, the project actually started with the Tailored Tag punch. I wanted to showcase the punch, so I found a sentiment that fits on it. “Cue the Confetti” – a gorgeous mix of print and script font – was perfect! I couldn’t help but to pair it with this amazing paper. Here’s a look at the Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set:
Picture Perfect Birthday, Stampin’ Up!
And here’s a look at the pages in this incredible pack of papers:
- Wink, Wink. I’m no fan of confetti or glitter – I adore the shine and color of both, but I heartily object to the mess they typically create. Why, then, does this project feature both? Well…the confetti is obviously contained on this printed paper. Love that! I thoroughly applied shine to this Berry Burst band with a Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. The sparkles dry into the paper – and done! This isn’t the kind of glitter that will rub off on everything you own – and it looks great! Take a look at how shiny (and clean) this band is:
- Versatile Shape. As I mentioned above, this card started with the Tailored Tag punch – I love this fun hexagon shape! One of my customers said that she wouldn’t need the punch because she doesn’t send Father’s Day cards (the punch is bundled with the True Gentleman Suite). If you think like her, I encourage you to consider all of the sentiments you can nestle inside this fun shape – it’s certainly not limited to the stamps it’s paired with in the catalog. Here’s a look at the Tailored Tag punch:
Tailored Tag punch, Stampin’ Up!
Stamp Sets: Picture Perfect Birthday Papers: Picture Perfect Party 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Bermuda Bay, Berry Burst Inks: Archival Basic Black Accessories: Tailored Tag Punch, Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Stampin’ Dimensionals
I hope you’ll pop over to the CAS(E) This Sketch site (the challenge will be live at 10AM EST) to see the cards by the design team members and to play along with this week’s challenge.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
In April, Stampin’ Up! is hosting OnStage Local events for demonstrators all over the world. One of the local events will be local to me – here in Atlanta, Georgia! I’m hosting a Spring stamping event the day before OnStage – and I’m calling it Brian’s Spring Stamp-Along. This event will be Friday, April 6 at Cobb Galleria Centre. I’d love for you to join us!
Registration for the Spring Event will open today to a limited number of demonstrators – and the day will be FILLED with fun. I can promise some inspiring presentations, super-fun games, a high-quality swap and make-and-takes like nothing you’ve ever seen. The event will mirror the World Card Making Day events we’ve hosted the last five years.
To learn more or to sign up now, CLICK HERE.
This one is so simple and fun! That DSP looks amazing. I canโt wait to start using it when my order comes. Thank you again for the great ideas!
It’s a great pack of papers, Christina. You’ll love every page! ๐ Thanks!
Love this DSP, the sparkle and what you did with this card, Brian. This punch is growing on me. Thanks for being an enabler! lol! I hope you weren’t impacted badly by the snow. Enjoy your day!
It’s a wonderful punch, HJ! I hope you decide to get it – so many great ways to showcase this fun shape. Thanks for your comments! The snow was manageable this go-round.
Keep “bringing” the party paper. I love it. The tag punch is such a multi-tasker. Perfect for the sentiment.
Thanks, Mary! I was happy with this punch-sentiment combo. ๐
Wink of Stella is always a favorite for ‘glitzing’ isn’t it? Love the card, such great paper.
Thanks, Dianne! The Wink of Stella is a BK-approved glitter applicator.
Great job casing the sketch Brian. Such a fun card!
Thanks, Dawn! I had fun with it. Such great paper! <3
Super cute and simple! Love it!
Awww…thanks, Liz! <3
This is delightful! Party on!
๐ Thanks so much, Linda! It’s a fun sketch!
I agree a Brian this paper pack is awesome, I had to order another just from seeing all the fun ideas!
Yay! You’ll have lots of fun with it, Katrina! Thanks for your comment!
I am CASEing the front of the card and inside putting “It’s your birthday, celebrate” or whatever I choose. Maybe adding a teeny plastic flat bag of confetti just for fun. I have a supply of “CELEBRATE” postage stamps for the envelope too. Thanks for a quick and fun card. I could even put some coordinating cardstock scraps in the shredder to make the confetti!
Sounds like fun! Thanks for sharing, Chris!
Super fun take on the sketch, Brian! And I’m loving that amazing photographic patterned paper–so awesome!
Thanks so much, Donna! I’m having lots of fun with this paper – it’s a party! Love this sketch! <3
Beautiful card Brian. This paper is amazing and it makes it easy to build up your birthday card stash.
I totally agree, Robbye! This stack of papers is PERFECT for stash-building.
Love how you have the DSP working for you! Fun card! I am about to do this sketch and see if I can get the new Beautiful Peacock (SAB) set to work for me.
Thanks! Sounds fun, Windy! Can’t wait to see what you make.
I never considered these papers until I saw your card. Great use of color and lots of fun!
Thanks so much, Nancy! I’ve really fallen in love with these papers – more than I thought I would.
Fun card, Brian! Love how you used confetti and glitter, without using confetti and glitter.
I’m sly that way, Candy! ๐ Glad you like the card.
Super fun take on the sketch, Brian!
Thanks, Leigh! It’s a fun challenge.
I came over because I couldnโt think how you had attached all that confetti…I still canโt believe it is a patterned paper…you are right…truly amazing!
Thanks for your comment, Elizabeth! I’m glad you are as intrigued by this paper as I am. The pages in this pack are quite wonderful. <3
I love this card and it the winner with my vote. So the confetti is actually the paper design? Wow!
Isn’t it wonderful, Evita!? I love all the pages in this pack of papers and can’t seem to stay away from it. You’d likely find 1000 ways to use it. ๐ Let me know if you want to get some. ๐
Definitely want this Brian. Thanks!
I love the use of wink of stella. I haven’t tried it yet but I LOVE sparkle and glitter. I’ll have to try that. Thanks!
It’s really the easiest way to add a little bit of sparkle without ruining everything you own. ๐
Cue the confetti, cue the fun! And bonus points for not having to deal with actual confetti all over the place!
Thanks so much, Jen! I don’t “do” confetti, and I don’t “do” glitter. So glad you like the card. <3