We all need birthday cards, right?  Do you over think your project sometimes, because I know I do. 

Here is a great one that you can make without much thought (not that you want to lessen the sentiment of the card), but you know what I mean.  The best part too, make it in any color you want. 

Keep reading for a few tips on how to step-up the look!

Here's my classic birthday card:

I am absolutely Obsessed with that font!!!

It is from the Go To Greetings stamp set and what I love is the basic greetings (Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Just A Note, Thank You) are in several different font styles and sizes.  What a fabulous idea.  The elegant border is cut from the Distressed Gold 12x12 specialty paper, using the Elegant Border Dies - which is an Online Exclusive Item.   

Here is my list of supplies I used BUT...  keep reading for ideas on how to Step Up This Card!

Product List

Go To Greetings Cling Stamp Set (English)

[158763]

$24.00

Elegant Borders Dies

[161593]

$32.00

Gold & Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Satin Edged Ribbon

[159555]

$8.00

Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159237]

$5.00

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

$9.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$10.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

$5.50

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.75

HOW TO STEP UP THIS PROJECT: 

1. Emboss the Basic Black Card Stock with an Embossing Folder (suggestions below for each idea)
2. Heat Emboss Your Sentiment
3. Add Some Gems, Rhinestones, or Sequins
4. Add a Few Die Cut Springs tucked behind the Ribbon, Using the Same Distressed Gold Specialty Paper

Product List

Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder

[161473]

$8.50

Quatrefoil Tile Embossing Folder

[158655]

$9.50

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

$18.00

Versamark Pad

[102283]

$9.50

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

$31.00

Neutrals Adhesive Backed Sequins

[161627]

$7.50

Adhesive Backed Sparkle Gems

[161288]

$8.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$6.00

Textured Floral Dies

[161231]

$34.00

Dainty Delight Dies

[160674]

$36.00

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

$66.00

Click on any of the product images to Shop With Me!  I hope you like these ideas. 

SAVI Sunday 59 Video:  How to Color a Galvanized Bucket

Coloring a bucket or flower pot to make it look like a galvanized pot is a lot easier than you think.  The key is using the color lifter.  In my video link above I show you exactly how to achieve this look.

Here is a close-up of the pot I colored:

And here is the full look at my card:

Card Details:

• Thick Basic White card base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2" scored and folded at 4-1/4"
• Regular Basic White card stock 4-/4 x 5-1/2" die cut and adhere to card base
• Another piece of Basic White CS 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 to stamp bucket, flowers and words
• Color bucket & flowers, die cut all three elements with Potted Succulents Dies
  • I used ink colors listed below with Stampin' Up! Blending Brushes
• Using same label die, cut a piece of Coastal Cabana CS to offset under words
• Attached words with Mini Dimensionals
• Adhere pot with adhesive and the succulent cluster with Dimensionals
• Adhere Artistry Blooms sequins

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Product List

Simply Succulents Bundle

[156264]

$54.75

Blending Brushes

[153611]

$12.00

Artistry Blooms Sequins

[152477]

$7.00

Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154904]

$9.00

Stampin' Blends Color Lifter

[144608]

$4.50

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$9.75

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[140272]

$8.25

Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131297]

$8.75

Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

[147105]

$7.50

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

$7.50

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

$6.00

Welcome to my SAVI Sunday - Episode 51:  February 2021 - Paper Pumpkin Alternatives

I am so excited for my Savi Sunday Video this week showing you 5 Additional Projects for this months Paper Pumpkin kit. 

Paper Pumpkin is a monthly subscription kit that comes right to your mailbox each month.  Below you will see in my product list the different subscriptions options you have.  Also, you can start and pause when you like.  Stampin' Up! sends a monthly reminder. 

February's Kit was called Bouquet of Hope.  A beautiful kit that makes 3 each of the following designs. 

But I wanted to share some alternative projects making the cards my own with only adding a few pieces of other cardstock.

Card 1 & 2:  I took the Paper Pumpkin card base that is Rococo Rose and I cut in half.  One of those halves, I then cut in half again.  I adhered these to Basic Black card base cardstock 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 and built the rest of cards with items from the Paper Pumpkin kit.

Card 3: is the Just Jade stripped Paper Pumpkin card base but I reversed the card so the strips are on the side.  I stamped the floral image

Cards 4 & 5:  I took a the Paper Pumpkin Card and cut in half, and cut them down to 4 x 5-1/4" then mounted to Rococo Rose cardstock. 

I just loved coming up with alternatives for this month's kit. 

INSPIRATION TIP:  Make sure to watch my VIDEO to see where I got those black strips from!!!!

Product List

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137861]

$220.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137860]

$114.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137859]

$63.00

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription

[137858]

$21.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Rococo Rose 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150882]

$8.75

2020–2022 In Color Stampin' Write Marker Assortment

[153125]

$15.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal Refill

[152814]

$5.50

SAVI Sunday - Episode 47:  Combining Stampin' Blends Alcohol Marker Colors

I can't say enough out Stampin' Blends Markers.  They have become my favorite coloring tool over the last few years.  If you have not tried them, you really need to!  Hopefully, this weeks SAVI Sunday Video will convince you to try.  I would recommend Old Olive Combo and a second combo pack in a shade of your favorite color.  

All three (3) products features paper, stamps, dies, and other items from the Love You Always Suite Collection. 

The ease of combining different  Stampin' Blends together makes you look like a true artist... Let's take a look:

• Purple Posy card stock base
• 4 x 5-1/4 piece of True Love 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper
• strip of Purple Posy strip 1/2 x 4"
• White Sheer ribbon
• Stampin' Blends for flower:  Purple Posy, Flirty Flamingo
• Stampin' Blends for leaves:   Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight

• Petal Pink card stock base
• 4 x 5-1/4" piece of Love You Always 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Blushing Bride 3/8 Metallic ribbon 
• Always Dies details words cut in Petal Pink and Basic Black back ground
• Stampin' Blends for flowers:  Rococo Rose and Petal Pink
• Stampin' Blends for leaves:  Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, and Daffodil Delight

• Poppy Parade card stock base
• 4 x 5-1/2 stripped piece of True Love DSP
• 1-1/2 x 4 piece of Mango Melody card stock
• Love word & tiny flowers are from the Always Dies and cut from Poppy Parade CS
• Stampin' Blends for flowers:  Poppy Parade and Mango Melody
• Stampin' Blends for leaves:     Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, and Daffodil Delight

Additional Details:

• All flower centers were colored using the Crumb Crumb Stampin' Blends.
• All flowers are cut from the True Love Designer Series Paper
• All flowers were adhered to cards with Stampin' Dimensionals

Product List

Love You Always Suite Collection

[155977]

$162.00

Purple Posy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150881]

$8.75

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

$8.75

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

$8.75

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

$8.75

Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146989]

$8.75

Purple Posy Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150084]

$7.50

Purple Posy Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154896]

$9.00

Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154884]

$9.00

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

$9.00

Rococo Rose Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154900]

$9.00

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154893]

$9.00

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

$9.00

Mango Melody Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154888]

$9.00

Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154890]

$9.00

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

$9.00

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

$9.00

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.00

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

$6.00

SAVI Sunday 34 - Mirror Stamping

Thank you for joining me for my next Savi Sunday video showing you how to do Mirror Stamping, also known as reverse stamping.  I am highlighting the Dove of Hope stamp set from the bundle available in the 2020 Holiday catalog (2020 August-December mini catalog).  You'll have to forgive my photography this time as I am away from home and my usual process.  :)

You can see my video HERE to see the easy method I do using the Stamparatus and Silicone craft sheet.  You will stamp the dove on the right onto the Smoky Slate card stock.  Remove the Smoky Slate CS and place your silicone mat into the Stamparatus and stamp the dove.  Now flip over your CS and place into Stampartus and rub over area where you stamped on the silicone mat to transfer the ink.  The video shows this process so it may be easier to understand. 

Card Details

• Cherry Cobbler card base 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
• Smoky Slate CS 4 x 5-1/4
• Dove and words are inked in Misty Moonlight

Thanks for popping by and don't hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. 

Shop: stampwithlisabrown.stampinup.net

Product List

Dove Of Hope Bundle (English)

[155158]

$49.50

Stamparatus

[146276]

$49.00

Silicone Craft Sheet

[127853]

$6.00

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119685]

$8.75

Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131202]

$8.75

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

$7.50

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

$8.00

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

$8.00

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25