Sunday, July 24, 2011

Birthday Card Bonanza!

Birthday cards are great and so easy. They just have to be fun! Fun was the main thought behind this set of monochromatic birthday themed cards. The design we used is also nice because it is quickly reproducible and one can make many cards in a fairly short time.



Supplies:

Coordinating patterned and solid colored papers and cardstock.
Paper Punches: birthday-themed small punches, 3/4" and 1" circle punch.
Fiskars Circle Template and rotary tool (we use the 4" and 4 1/2" circles).
"Happy Birthday" stamp
Versa Mark embossing ink and colored embossing powder
buttons
solid colored stock cards/envelopes.
Zig glue pen / Runner adhesive



How to:
Punch out the birthday images in patterned paper. Punch the outline left with a 3/4" circle punch. Center and glue these on 1" punched circles of solid cardstock. Cut out the 4" circle on patterned paper, and the 4 1/2" circle on solid paper. Glue the smaller circle offset within the larger circle. Glue the 1" circles in a wheel pattern to the large circle. Adhere to card. Stamp and emboss title on card. Adhere buttons. Done!

Variations:
Replace the birthday themed punchies for hearts, Easter eggs, candy, Christmas punches and swap out the stamp to make for almost any holiday or event.

10 Signs You're A Crafter

10. You have at least one closet that contains more craft materials than clothes.
9. You're bathroom/kitchen sink has stains from ink or paint from cleaning up after a project.
8. You didn't buy any frozen vegetables because your freezer is full of tallow awaiting the next candle/soap making day.
7. Your friends shop for cards off your craft room wall instead of Hallmark.
6. You don't leave the house without current 40% and 50% off coupons to the craft stores.
5. You know Sizzix, , Culuzzle, and Cuttlebug aren't dance moves.
4. You hear someone mention a cricket, and your ask what cartridges they have.
3. A majority of your mail and email is flyers and coupons and announcements are from the craft stores.
2. Your closet is a mess, but your fabric collection is pressed, folded, and color organized.
1. You show off your latest card creations to strangers instead of photos of family and friends.

Friday, July 22, 2011

Where's the road in this background photo?
Check. Testing one, two.
This is a test. In fact, this whole blog is a test. We hope to ace it.