Knock! Knock! Knock! You open the front door to find an adorable raccoon holding party balloons. He looks so sweet and innocent, but he’s on a mission. You want to believe he’s there to celebrate your birthday (it’s so easy to celebrate you), but he just wants some cake. Raccoons can’t bake, so he’s looking to you for leftovers. Here’s a sweet birthday card I made to pair the adorable raccoon with the fun “Let’s eat cake” sentiment:
The sentiment on this card is pulled from the NEW Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle. There are so many great sentiments in this set (and I’ve already featured two of them on projects I’ve shared with you), but this one was the first to grab my attention. Here’s a look at this new, online bundle:
While the stamp set pairs with an amazing, new punch, I didn’t use that punch on this project. I am still happy to have it. The Heartfelt Hexagon Bundle is offered in conjunction with a free online event Stampin’ Up! is hosting on October 7 for World Card Making Day. Here’s a little information about this free event:
Who: Anyone!
When: October 7 from 2:00–5:00 p.m. (MT)
Where: Online
Price of Event: Free
Registration Dates: September 6–October 7, 2023
You can participate in the event without registering, but registration is encouraged because it’s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. The email address provided will only be used for event communication.
If you are ready to register, you can register here. If you’d like to learn more about the World Card Making Day free virtual event, click on the image below.
The balloon-festooned raccoon (say that five times fast!) is stamped with an adorable image from the Zany Zoo Bundle. I stamped the image on Thick Basic White with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored him with a mix of Gray Granite and Pebbled Path Stampin’ Blends. I colored the balloons with a mix of Tahitian Tide, Flirty Flamingo and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends.
Here’s a closer look at the adorable raccoon on my card:
Here’s a look at the Zany Zoo Bundle:
The Azure Afternoon background and band of Lemon Lolly stars are pulled from the oh-so-festive Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. While the balloons are colored with Tahitian Tide, they pair well with the watercolored Azure Afternoon panel. Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper:
I added three Tahitian Tide pearls to my project from the 2022-2024 In Color Pearls. Such an easy, shiny addition. If you like the mix of Gray Granite, Lemon Lolly and Azure Afternoon as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:
Bundles: Zany Zoo Stamps: Zany Zoo, Heartfelt Hexagon Papers: Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Gray Granite, Lemon Lolly, Thick Basic White Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Stampin’ Blends (Gray Granite, Pebbled Path, Tahitian Tide, Lemon Lolly, Flirty Flamingo) Accessories: 2022-2024 In Color Pearls (Tahitian Tide), Zany Zoo Dies, Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Sign Up for a Super-Awesome Fun Time
I posted the next Super-Awesome Fun Time Card Kit over the weekend – and the deadline to sign up and pay is fast approaching. You’re going to love the cards and projects Emma and I are making with the Autumn Leaves Bundle and some amazing products we’ve selected to coordinate with our projects! To learn more and sign up, please click here.
Clearance Rack Refreshed
Stampin’ Up! loaded new items into the Clearance Rack on Tuesday – many products at 60% off the original price. There are still some great products out there if you haven’t had a chance to look! To learn more, click here. To shop the Clearance Rack in my Online Store, click on the image below:
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Love this sweet, party guy!
Thanks so much, Mary! You kinda want to give him some cake, huh? 🙂
A cute pairing of the little raccoon and sweet sentiment. I love a fun, quick card to get out the door. Enjoy your day!
Thanks so much, Hilda! The combo got cuter and cuter the more I worked with it. So glad you like it!
Looks like a fun party guest for sure! Adorable card!