Number of Years - So Suzy Stamps Guest Designer

Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by.  In the month of December, I will be a guest designer 3 weeks for So Suzy Stamps.  I am so excited to show some awesome stamps this month! This month from the 1st- 15th any order over $25 ships FREE !!!   Be sure to go check out the goodies at So Suzy Stamps.

 

So Suzy Stamp used:  Number of Years

Let’s face it; you are always in need of a birthday card!  There are so many times I get caught red handed without a card.  I made up a few birthday cards so that does not happen.  I’d love to share one.

 

      1.    I love the card bases from Michaels.  The base I am using is of 6.5 x  5

2.  I embossed the yellow card stock with a Darice birthday folder. 
3.  I then placed a mat under the embossed cardstock.
4.  I took the stamp I would be using… Age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying you and placed this on the balloon.  I wanted to be sure it was a for sure fit.
5. Using the MISTI I then stamped and with white embossing power, I heat set the stamped sentiment.
6. I used foam tape to raise this balloon
7. The finishing touches came with a white gel pen.  I added little dots around the red balloon for some interest.  I then took a few pieces of twine and made the strings.

 

I hope this inspires you to make birthday cards so you too can be prepared!

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Happy Birthday

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a card made with the Digi image from Craftin Desert Divas Birthday Elephant.  I can not believe I was once afraid to use a digital image.  My friend Tina just did a wonderful tutorial that can be found here.   I think knowing where to start is a step in the right direction to using digital stamps.

 

I have a Brother MFC-9340 laser printer.  I know many print with inkjet, but I've had great success with my laser.

 

After I had her printed out I then colored with spectrum noir markers.  I then cut with my Brother Scan N Cut.  There are a few areas I haven't figured out how to cut, such as the space between the legs and little bow opening.  I simply take my Pen Blade and cut (P.S. these blades are SUPER sharp.. I found that out when doing this card).

 

I created my background layers with the Fancy Frames die set.  If I were to say you need ONE  die set from Craftin Desert Divas.. I'd definitely vote the Fancy Frames.  I use this in just about ever card in some way.

 

The Sending you Tons of Fun was part of this digital stamp.  I took the smallest frame from the Stitched Label die set and cut.  Using distress ink to make it have a bit of color.

 

I wanted my elephant to be standing on something or appear to be.  I took out my watercolors and just put a little puddle underneath her.  I didn't want her to appear as if she was standing in mid air.

 

I topped the balloons and string off with glossy accents and the hat with Wink of Stella.

 

Adding some sequins topped off the card!

 

Happy Crafting

~Kara

 

 

Craftin Desert Divas products used:...
Digi Birthday Elephant: http://craftindesertdivas.com/birthday-elephant-digital-stamp/
Fancy Frames: http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/
Stitched Label: http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-stitched-label-dies/