Sweet Birthday Wishes

This week I thought I was on top of stuff - finished my projects early and all I had to do was write up the posts...then I went to check the calendar to see what was next...oops! I designed my card using next week's theme.

Go figure. Well...at least my project's finished for next week!

So, say 'hello' to the pinch hitter...

This Skunk stamp is adorable, isn't it? Super easy to color with the new Summer Distress Inks and a water brush.

Clear embossing powder adds nice dimension without taking away from the image.

This Flourish Birthday Wish stamp has become a go-to stamp - love the swirls.

(The patterned paper was from my stash...I think it's a Bo Bunny Press paper...)

Okay...there's just a few days left to enter the monthly challenge...finish up your project & link it up!

Inky hugs,

Angi

Birthday Wishes in Blue

In just a few weeks my son will have a birthday, so I've got masculine birthday cards on the mind! No flowers, butterflies, no ribbon or glitter...

The largest frame is on the outside of the card, framing the window. The others are mounted on the inside. 

To top it off, the DT challenge this week was 'no coloring'...what?! That's almost as difficult for me as making a CAS card! lol  But I do so love a challenge and stretching my creative muscles, so after a few attempts using a rainbow palette ( I know...doesn't sound very boyish, right?) I decided on layers of blue, brown and white with silver accents.

My son is one of those boys that comes home happily covered in dirt, so a little distressing was called for using my favorite Distress Ink - you've got it - Vintage Photo! The silver brads were a little too 'clean' so I distressed them, too, with the Tim Holtz texture hammer using the attachment with the metal beads.

Have you taken a peek at the Challenge Post? Lots of great inspiration to be found...hope to see something you've made, too!

Inky hugs,
Angi

Stamps: Great Impressions Stamps: Patterned Balloons (F514), Flourish Birthday Wish (E742)
Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire, Vintage Photo
Paper: Stampin' Up! Cardstock
Other: clear embossing powder, silver brads, Tim Holtz Texture Hammer, Spellbinders Labels Two