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Stencil and Layer Birthday Card

I was inspired by a Jennifer McGuire video, “Custom Stamp Layering”, that I watched over the weekend.

I used a stencil and ink to create the floral pattern. The smaller panel was cut out of the larger panel with a die (and I replaced it with plain white cardstock, so the layers would be supported). I did not use a layer of foam under the smaller panel – I did not want to incur extra postage!

Supplies: Stamp – Clearly Besotted, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Poptone Sour Apple, Stampin’ Up! Basic Black, inks – Hero Arts Unicorn, Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Ink Blueprint Sketch, die – Lawn Fawn, stencil – Heidi Swapp, embossing powder – Filigree Fine Art Powder white.

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Lemonade and Raspberry Floral Birthday Card

Picked Raspberry + Squeezed Lemonade = Raspberry Lemonade??

Happy Friday!

Supplies: Stamps – Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Bermuda Bay, inks – Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Oxide Ink Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry, Squeezed Lemonade, VersaFine Onyx Black, die – Taylored Expressions, embossing powder – Ranger Silver Pearl, organdy ribbon – Offray.


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Teal and Pink Birthday Note Card

I thought I would try Distress Oxide inks on colored paper – they do stay true to color.

Supplies: Stamps – A Muse Artstamps, Papertrey Ink, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Poptone Razzle Berry, Stampin’ Up! Bermuda Bay, Soft Sky (retired), inks – Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Oxide Inks Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspbery, VersaFine Onyx Black, die – Taylored Expressions, embossing powder – Ranger clear.


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Black, White, Red and Turquoise Floral Birthday

I’m trying to figure out my strategy for building up inventory for the gallery. I think for now, since I have to make all categories of cards, I will just go where the mood leads me. (Remind me I said that when I complain that I have 50 floral birthday cards and nothing else! LOL!)

Supplies: Stamps – Hero Arts, Papertrey Ink, paper – Avery Elle Neutral Collection, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Real Red, Tempting Turquoise (retired – sniff, sniff! still upset!), inks – Hero Arts Unicorn, Stampin’ Up! Old Olive, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise (retired), dies – Hero Arts, My Favorite Things, embossing powder – Filigree Fine Art Powder white.


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Bright Floral Watercolor Bouquet Birthday Card

This bright bouquet is for my Aunt.

I am in love with this purple paper. I only bought a sample pack (years ago!), so I am hoarding it!

Supplies: Stamps – Avery Elle, Papertrey Ink, paper – Canson watercolor, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Pop Set Infra Violet, inks – VersaMark, ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens Blue (030), Cobalt Blue (031), Light Green (041), Light Violet (081), Orange (070), die – Lawn Fawn, embossing powder – Stampendous Gold Detail.


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Floral Cutout Birthday Card

This floral border die was included in the Hero Arts My Monthly Kit (April 2018) that I recently bought. Gorgeous, right?

(note to self: save up to purchase new metal cutting shim, old one isn’t working well!)

Supplies: Stamps – Hero Arts, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Poptone Razzle Berry, ink – Tim Holtz/Ranger Distress Ink Picked Raspberry, VersaFine Onyx Black, die – Hero Arts, embossing powder – Ranger clear.


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Pink Floral Birthday Card

I was watching political talking heads on TV one night, and I wanted to color. This happened.

(Really, I watch political talking heads on TV most nights…I am not really political, but I find the palace intrigue entertaining.)

Supplies: Stamps – Avery Elle, Papertrey Ink, paper – Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Stampin’ Up! Wild Wasabi, inks – Copics C1, RV13, RV14, RV19, YG17, VersaMark Onyx Black, embossing powders – Ranger clear, Stampin’ Up! Sterling Silver.