3-D Birthday Card and Gift Box Set

Today's project is similar to one I made a couple of weeks ago, just with different colors.  When I made my first box for a 3-D card I had sitting around, a couple of ladies asked for instructions...so I made this So Saffron box.  I couldn't let it go to waste, now could I?!  That's when I decided to make a band and card to go with the box for a friend at work.  It just happens to go along with this weeks Hand Stamped Sentiments challenge too. :)

I know...I put a lot of pictures on.  I guess I like it when I can see a lot of different angles when I'm looking at cards or projects and I'm hoping anyone else looking does too. :)  To see the instructions for this box click HERE and go to the bottom of the page.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Afterthoughts

Card Stock:  So Saffron, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  So Saffron & Pretty in Pink

Punches:  1 3/4" Scallop Circle, Decorative Label & Boho Blossoms

Sizzlit Die:  Little Leaves

Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

Ribbon:  5/8" Grosgrain in Pretty in Pink

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

White on White

Today's card is something I've always wanted to try and didn't think I could do it.  Well, at Less Is More their challenge is White on White...and it's possible!  Check out the cards that so many ladies have posted already.  They are absolutely beautiful!  As I had all these ideas running through my head, I was pulling all sorts of things out for my Big Shot.  Then I remembered Mojo Monday's challenge and decided to use their design for my card...it helped me focus.  I really like how it turned out!    

Here are a few close-ups of different areas on the card.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Card Stock:  Whisper White

Punches:  Scallop Trim & Boho Blossoms

Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

 Texturz Plates:  Backgrounds 1

 Embosslits Die:  Beautiful Wings

Sizzlets Die:  Little Leaves

Ribbon:  3/8" Taffeta in Whisper White

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Because I Care - Stamping 411 Challenge

Today I am finally getting back to entering cards into challenges!  This card is for Stamping 411  Challenge 202 using one of my favorites sets ~ Because I Care.  I was able to make this on Saturday while I was at an all day craft day!  I didn't get as much done as I had hoped because I had to leave a couple of times to help out with other things, but we sure had a blast together!

A close up of the hydrangea using heat and stick powder.

I couldn't resist taking a close up of the butterflies...

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Because I Care

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Marina Mist, Pretty in Pink & Wild Wasabi

Versa Mark, Heat & Stick Powder & Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter

Punches:  Scallop Trim Border & 1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval

Big Shot Embosslits Die:  Beautiful Wings

Big Shot Embossing Folder:  Perfect Polka Dots

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

Left Overs Part 4

Today's card is another left over that I finally got around to making!  It was a quick one to come up with because once the base of the card was put together all I had to do was stamp the flower, pour on heat and stick powder, heat it, pour on Dazzling Diamonds and heat again.  Then I sprayed the flower with shimmer paint and sponged the edges with ink.  I did the same with the Happy Birthday oval, added the rhinestones and I was done!

A little closer view of the flower...

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set:  Fabulous Florets

Card Stock:  Old Olive & Whisper White

Classic Stampin Pads :  Old Olive & Rich Razzleberry

Versa Mark

Big Shot Texturz Plates:  Backgrounds 1

Punch:  1 3/4" x 7/8" Oval

Heat and Stick powder with Dazzling Diamonds

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Jewels:  Basic Rhinestones

Fabulous Florets ~ Thank You

Today's card is my first one using the new set Fabulous Florets from the Summer Mini! 

Here's a close up to show some of the shimmer using Heat and Stick powder with Dazzling Diamonds.

 

My daughter likes the diamonds  by the "Thank You".

Most of the time I like to put a little something on the inside of the card.  I can't just have the outside looking nice. :)

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Sets:  Fabulous Florets & Because I care

Card Stock:  Rich Razzleberry, Wild Wasabi, Daffodil Delight & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Rich Razzleberry, Wild Wasabi & Daffodil Delight  

Versa Mark

Punches:  Decorative Label & Word Window

Big Shot Embossing Folders:  Perfect Polka Dots and Square Lattice

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Jewels:  Basic Rhinestones

  

Coast to Coast

Today's birthday card is made from one of my favorite masculine stamp sets Coast to Coast.  I know...it's retired, but my family doesn't know and wouldn't care anyway.  They just let me know they appreciate the b-day cards that I send their way.  This one is for my brother-in-law Scott.  So Happy Birthday, Scott!

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Set: Coast to Coast & On Your Birthday

Card Stock:  Basic Black, Basic Grey & Whisper White

Classsic Stampin' Pads:  Basic Black & Basic Grey

Big Shot Texturz Plates:  Backgrounds 1

Punch:  Modern Label

Black Brads

Thank You

Today's "Thank You" card is one of the cards I had the ladies make at my stamp a stack.  Last week I posted one similar to this and actually got the idea for the black and white thank you from this card.  Ok, so it's actually two cards...I just couldn't decide on which colors to use for the stamp a stack.  By popular vote (of everyone in my house at the time) Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi and Perfect Plum won.

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Stamp Sets:  Elements of Style & Thank You Kindly

Card Stock:  Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pads:  Marina Mist, Wild Wasabi & Perfect Plum,

 Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie & Real Red

Jewels:  Basic Pearls

To get the Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist or the Daffodil Delight, Pumpkin Pie colors just make a template that's 5x5 and cut out a square or rectangle wherever you want the color on the card.  Ink up your sponge and tap it where you cut out your square until you get the color as dark as you want it.  Do the same with the second color and blend as needed in the middle.  Pull the template off and stamp the vine over the two colors you just sponged.