Many of my Stampin’ Up! team members (not only those with blogs) share their gorgeous projects in our team’s Facebook community – there’s such amazing and inspiring creativity in this group! I’m always excited when my team’s blog hop rolls around, though, because I get to share some of their amazing work with you. I’m just as excited to see their projects as you are, and I am proud to share them with you.
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s February Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are enjoying a year of celebrations. This month’s projects celebrate birthdays, so prepare yourself for a wonderful mix of celebratory cards. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.
Another Sensational Year of You!
Is there any better way to capture the joy of a birthday than with cake, a fun background paper and a super-cool sentiment? I love all three – and they all came together seamlessly on this sweet and simple birthday card. Here’s my card:
- Sending You Thoughts. I adore a good sentiment, and “another sensational year of you” just about sums up what’s wonderful about birthdays – we get to celebrate our incredible friends as they check off another year in this world. The sentiment is from Sending You Thoughts, a sentiment-filled stamp set in this year’s Sale-a-Bration offering. Here’s a look at the sentiments in Sending You Thoughts: This set is one of the items that you can select for free with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration. You were already going to buy the crafting supplies you need – now you get to earn some free stuff while you’re at it! To review all of the Sale-a-Bration items that can be earned with every $50 you spend, click on this graphic:
- Cake…Mmmm…Cake. The Piece of Cake stamp set and coordinating Cake Builder punch were one of the most popular items from last year’s Occasions Catalog. They were so popular that they found their way onto the backorder list relatively quickly. We all rejoiced when they returned – and they are just as amazing now as they were back then. If you don’t have these two products, you might need to take a second look at your craft supply – because you need them. Here’s a look at the super-fun Piece of Cake stamp set: And here’s a look at the coordinating Cake Builder Punch: These items are so versatile! Here are some of Stampin’ Up!’s samples with the Piece of Cake stamp set and Cake Builder Punch:
- Bonanza Colors. The colors on my card (the cardstock panels, the cake, the cake topper) are all selected to coordinate perfectly with the two pieces of the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper. Here’s a look at colors and patterns in the Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper: If you like this mix of Daffodil Delight, Grapefruit Grove and Bermuda Bay as much as I do, please save this for future reference:
Stamp Sets: Sending You Thoughts, Piece of Cake Papers: Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight, Thick Whisper White Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Blends (Smoky Slate, Light Pool Party, Light Pumpkin Pie) Accessories: Stitched Be Mine Dies, Stitched Rectangles Dies, Cake Builder Punch, Pearl Basic Jewels, Clear Wink of Stella, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Sheryl Abernathy at Elegant Sentiments. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!
Thanks for stopping by!
Brian
Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian
- Sheryl Abernathy at Elegant Sentiments
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Linda Krueger at The Stamp Coach
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
- Robin Myren at Songbird Designs by Robin
- Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
- Jennifer Spiller at Westside Paper Creations
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink
- Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
- Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie
- Shawn de Oliveira at Shawn Stamps
This is a cute card with happy colors.
Thank you so much, Linda! This paper really inspired the happy right out of me. ā„
Love, love, love this card. I like the topper of the cake , itās funny because I have that small die cut sitting out by itself because I wasnāt sure which set it belonged to and just (I suppose) to lazy to look it up!
Ha! I love it! Did you know that the product number is engraved on the back of each of the dies? That makes it really easy to look up when you want. š ā„
I love everything about this card. The sentiment and the cake are just gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Jackie! I really had fun pulling this one together. Glad you like it! ā„
Love how bright & cheery this card is! And all the extra little details from the “stitching” to the cake topper! LOVE!
š Thanks so much, Julie! That topper was a fun find – a perfect bow for this cake. Glad you like it. ā„
Love those colors together and the layout. Today is my birthday so I feel even more special! Hugs!
ā„ All for you, my friend. Happy birthday!
Such a fun combination of Designer Series Papers Brian!
Thanks, Dawn! That almost didn’t happen, but I looked through the papers for inspiration of colors on my cake. That band pulled it all together for me. Glad you like it!
My favorite part is the sweet floral “topper” on the cake! Lovely colors.
Thanks, Mary! I was excited by that find – the shine from the Wink of Stella made me even happier. ā„
Another SENSATIONAL card my friend.
Awww…thanks, Kadie! You always say the nicest things. ā„
I love the colors. The paper is perfect behind that cake and what a cute cake topper. Love it.
Thank you so much, Lynn! This paper is really fun – an easy way to start. ā„ Thanks so much!
What a fun blog hop that was Brian. I have to admit I couldn’t pick a favorite. The variety of talents from your group is amazing. Thanks for having that hop every month. I so look forward to seeing what all these talented demonstrators are making.
Thank you so much, Grace! I adore seeing what everyone makes – the hops are always a wonderfully fun time for me. ā„
You had me with the layered paper and a layered cake. Then my eyes hit the cake topper and I immediately got a sugar high. Great colors.
Sugar high – I LOVE it! Thanks so much, Ann! It was a fun card to make, and I was happy to play with this cake set and punch. Thanks! ā„
Fun card with such cheerfulness! Love the sentiment too! A great addition to your blog hop.
Thank you so much, Sharon! I really had fun with this card. Glad you like it.
I love the fun, bright colors in this card. And the blog hop was fun too! Everyone did a great job and it was fun to scroll through..
It was a really fun hop, huh? š Thank you so much, Susan! ā„
I love how bright and cheery this card is. The cake topper is super cute! Your cards are always to crisp and I love that!
I meant so crisp….. š
Thank you so much, Sheryl! I try to always find something new and interesting with each project – that cake topper was a fun find. š Thanks!
Great card today, Brian. I love your other examples too. I’m off to a card class with fun people. It’s going to be a wonderful day for me and I hope for you as well. Enjoy!
Thanks so much, Hilda! I’m so glad you like the card – hope your class was super-fun! ā„
You make cardmaking look like a piece of cake! š This is so pretty!
Awww….thanks, Linda! ā„ Always wonderful to hear from you!
Mmmm…cake is right! This is such a sweet card, Brian. The colors, the layout, the sentient, everything is just right.
Great card ideas throughout your entire blog! I absolutely love seeing and getting inspired by your talent!
Thanks so much, Heidi! I really appreciate hearing that. ā„
Great card with a fun and bright color palette. Perfect for birthdays.
Thanks so much, Shawn! That paper gave me a fun start for these great colors.
Such a bright and cheery card! Iām going to have to dig that bundle out again.
Thank you so much, Robin! It’s such a great bundle. ā„
My apologies for the late comment, Brian, I’ve been busy with my hubby being off.
But this card is amazing, fun and, as always, beautifully layered, the colors are bright and delicious, the stitched panel frames your sweet cake perfectly.
Thank you for sharing.
XO
Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Maria! I appreciate every single one. You should never apologize for the time you spend with your family. ā„
So pretty!! I could just stare at this…