I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Today I’m sharing a sweet-and-simple birthday card I made with two pages from the AMAZING Design a Daydream Designer Series Paper and two stamp sets that have carried forward into Stampin’ Up!’s 2022 Annual Catalog from previous books. Here’s the sweet 4-1/4″ square card I made:
Despite the printed words on page 179, this pack includes 48 pages (4 each of 12 double-sided designs). This is a host product that is only available with Stampin’ Rewards for just $18. That means you can pick up this pack of paper with a $150 order – a great incentive to stretch that order just a little bit more. 🙂 Here’s a closer look at the patterns and colors in this pack of papers:
I stamped “happy” and “BIRTHDAY” on a 3″ square piece of Basic White cardstock. There are many combinations available in the Biggest Wish stamp set – the scripty “happy” and blocky “BIRTHDAY” gave me just what what I wanted for this card. Here’s a look at this must-have sentiment stamp set:
The little balloon-holding penguin was pulled from the adorable Count on Me stamp set, a carryover from Stampin’ Up!’s January – June 2022 Mini Catalog. After I glued my card down, I decided my penguin needed a little color, so I shaded him in with a Basic Black Watercolor Pencil and Pumpkin Pie Watercolor Pencil:
I often create balanced layers on my cards. I wanted something a little different for this simple, festive card, so I twisted the layer between the base and the focal panel on the card. That left the sentiment straight (compared to the base of the card), which makes it easier to read. The card feels a bit caddywampus, but only one layer is askew. Maybe it helps to explain why the penguin is a little off balance…
If you like the mix of Daffodil Delight, Pool Party and Blackberry Bliss (pulled right from the Design a Daydream Host Designer Series Paper) as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:
Stamp Sets: Biggest Wish, Count on Me Papers: Design a Daydream Host Designer Series Paper, Pool Party, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White Inks: Pool Party, Blackberry Bliss, Memento Tuxedo Black, Watercolor Pencils Accessories: Paper Snips, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Super-Awesome Fun Time Card Kit
On Monday, I launched this month’s card kit I’m offering with my friend Emma Goddard, a super-talented friend from the UK. I hope you’ll take a look and sign up to join us for the fun!
To learn more about the kit, watch our informative video and sign up for the project kit, please click on the image below:
Check out the New Catalog!
Stampin’ Up!’s new catalog is live now. If you haven’t already downloaded it, I hope you’ll take a look! CLICK HERE to read all about the new book and download one for yourself! ♥
In Color Starter Kit Promotion
I always love the opportunity to introduce new stampers to my InKing Royalty team. In May, Stampin’ Up! is offering an amazing promotion to make the decision to join easier for you. ♥
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I adore the penguin balancing himself on the “Y!”
Sweet, sweet card, Brian, from the cute stamp set to your choice of colors! Well done! And I agree with Mary’s comment about your “balancing penguin”. 😉
So, so sweet. All in favor of giving that penguin a big hug, say “Aye!”
Such a happy card! Cute as can be!
CUTE and love love the mix of the patterns in your DSP !
This is a card that could be for a lot of people !!
Doesn’t get any HAPPIER. TFS!
Adorable card and layout!
Brian it’s soooo cute! The paper piecing in the balloon adds to the fun!
The adorable penguin will bring a smile for sure! Enjoy your day!