Tis the season for birthdays ...

After 6 months of almost no cards for school friends, we have a rush in the second half of the year.  I thought these colours would be perfect for a friend whose birthday is next weekend, at the movies.  I can't believe what these kids get to do for parties, it isn't a big cinema so I imagine this group will have it exclusively.  They are seeing "The Sapphires" an Australian movie and dinner will be served during the session! WOW

Anyway, this little friend isn't really a girly girl, so have kept the design pretty simple.  There are grey flowers behind the sentiment but are quite hard to see.

What you need

Cardstock - SU white, black

Patterned paper - ? SU Pumpkin Pie polka dot;  MME Lush 2 turquiose flocked stripe

Stamps - TE Friendship Blooms;  HA Many Birthday Messages

Ink - SU Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie;  Memento Tuxedo Black, London Fog

Gems - Kaisercraft

This is another card I did for a little friend's birthday yesterday.  She turned 5 hence the slightly younger theme.  

This set is from Clear and Simple stamps 1 or 2 releases ago, something so different and great for a few little girls in our life.

An unexpected day off

Overnight my daughter came down with the flu, and, as with most families, I suspect, there was negotiation as to who was staying home today.  My husband's day was full of meetings, so it was my turn.  For the record, he will be home tomorrow as she still isn't on top of it, so a little rest won't hurt.  So what is a girl to do but stamp.  Here are the fruits of the day.

I love Karen's ability to put patterned paper together, she makes it look so easy.  But for some it really isn't.

What you need

Cardstock - BB mid brown;  SU white,Lucky Limedade

Patterned paper - MME Miss Caroline Howdy Doody

Stamps - The Cat's Meow Vintage Roses;  Verve (sentiment)

Ink - SU Early Espresso;  Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics

Dies - SB circles, large scallops

Seam Binding - SU vaniilla

Thread - DMC

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Just in time I hope

Very happy with how this card turned out.  It came together very quickly but love those colours together.

What you need

Cardstock - SU white, Pool Party;  Cristina Re white quilt

DSP - So Saffron Collection

Stamps - Verve - Thankful Accents

Ink - Memento Cantaloupe; SU Early Espresso

Dies - SB circles

Ribbon - SU grosgrain So Saffron

Gems - Kaisercraft

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I really hope I haven't missed this one.  These colours are so gorgeous together and I thought it would work well with this sketch.

What you need

Cardstock - SU white

Stamps - WMS Big Bloom Chrysanthemums, Compact Sentiments

Ink - SU Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso;  Versmagic Aegean Blue

Ribbon - SU Striped grosgrain Baja Breeze

Gems - Kaisercraft

Cards from the Weekend

Case Study #90

The delicacy of this card just made me drool.  The roses and pearls are just perfect with the simplicity of the patterned paper and sentiment.  Couldn't see anything I could improve on so decided to flip the design. Not sure fuchsias would have been quite as appealing upside down.  

What you need

Cardstock - PTI Rustic White; SU vanilla

Patterned paper - MME Miss Caroline Howdy Doody

Stamps - The Cat's Meow Celebrating You;  PTI Think Big Favourites

Ink - SU Peach Parfait, Early Espresso

Pearls - Kaisercraft

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Retro Sketches #11

My husband's godfather is turning 90 this week.  As he lives in England we won't be able to spend time  with them but I hope this card says they are in our thoughts.  This sketch seemed perfect for the occasion.

What you need

Cardstock - SU Early Espresso, vanilla;  BB Kraft

DSP - SU Neutrals Collection

Stamps - WMS Vintage Labels 18;  PTI Inside and Out: Birthday

Ink - SU Early Espresso

Die - PTI Ribbon Tails; SB Labels 18

Ribbon - PTI Dark Chocolate Satin

Pearls - Kaisercraft

The weekend's activities

Who could resist this beautiful spring wreath, and I thought it would be perfect with this sketch.  Initially I had flowers on the wreath but  it didn't work so opted for butterflies.

I think I will also enter it into the Basic Grey challenge - Spring Flowers.

What you need

Cardstock - SU Always Artichoke, Certainly Celery, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink

Patterned paper - Basic Grey Sweet Threads

Stamps - WMS Asian Gardens

Ink - SU Early Espresso

Punches - MS Butterflies, Medium Branch

Gems and Pearls - Kaisercraft

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The next challenge I chose was this great PPA sketch and my neutral patterned papers were still out, so I am hoping that my Dad will love this card in September and not think it's too girly - I don't think he will, he is a pretty artistic guy.

What you need

Cardstock - SU Choc Chip, Very Vanilla

DSP - SU Neutrals Collection

Vellum - PTI

Stamps - Wplus9 Woodgrain Silhouettes

Ink - SU Choc Chip, Creamy Caramel

Punch - SU

Die - SB Labels

Ribbon - Craft Supplies

Pearls - Kaisercraft

Glitter Dot - Pebbles

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This one is so out of my comfort zone but really wanted to have a go at it.  Maybe Dad would like this one or perhaps my daughter could give it to my husband.  

What you need

Cardstock - SU black, white

Patterned paper - MME Miss Caroline - Dolled Up

Stamps - Wplus9 Woodgrain Silhouettes

Ink - Memento London Fog, Lady Bug

Die MFT tab

Pearls - Kaisercraft

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And finally, this one took the longest.  Not sure why as I loved the colour scheme and the sketch from Stampin' Royalty.  Perhaps I was completely out of personal inspiration by then.

What you need

Cardstock - SU vanilla, Early Espresso, Creamy Caramel, Pretty in PInk

Patterned Paper - PTI Dearest Jane

Stamps - Gina K Great Sayings

Ink - SU Pretty in Pink, Creamy Caramel

Die - SB Picot Edge Circles

Ribbon - SU Pink Pirouette Striped Grosgrain