Pink Birthday

following my crafting frenzy

Welcome!  I hope this new year is finding you well, happy, and starting something new!  {smile}  I have finished cleaning my craft room, from my holiday crafting frenzy! and wanted to craft something sweet in my clean space. {smile}  Now what could be better?  Maybe a cupcake. {wink}

holiday supplies packed

Ok, so I stopped by a frequently visited challenge site, to see what new challenge they are hosting:  Fusion Card Challenge.  If  you know me, you know this inspirational photo speaks volumes to me! Oh my goodness!  Pink, chalkboard, jars, cake, banner.  Awww, heaven.  OK, and the sketch is pretty, too!

The wonderful ladies at the Fusion Card Challenge have some wonderful creations, and said that you can use any/all of the items in the inspirational photo: chalkboard elements, pink, tan, gold, frames, Birthday, jars, and cake.  LOVE IT!

here is what I made:

original photo

photo taken 1/315

* the sun came out this morning, so I was able to re-photograph this card in natural light.

Recipe:  The card base is made from cream card stock from Paper Trey Ink.  I used kraft card stock from Recollections as the anchoring matt.  The pink polka dot pattern paper is the reverse side of a pretty red/pink floral pattern from Carte Bella.  The pink/white ledger pattern paper is from Teresa Collins.  I did a simple machine stitch all the way around the card.

I wanted to add a hint of gold.  So, I added a 1" scallop trim gold glitter paper by Stampin' Up! as my belly band.  I then machine stitched a cream tulle sloppy pleat.  I then added a strip of tea stained fabric rosettes.

For the my added shape, I tied a multi-loop bow with some light pink seam binding.  I added a double loop of pearl strings behind the bow.  

For my oval shape, I cut a oval-ish shape from a floral ledger digital paper.  I wasn't sure how/where to add a birthday sentiment, so I simply stamped it on the digital pattern paper.  I did a repeating sentiment to help fill the space.

And, as a final touch, I added a trio of pink rain drops and a trio of sequins (2 coral, and 1 white).

Thank you for stopping by and having a look.  I hope you were inspired to participate in the One Year Anniversary Celebration over @ Fusion Card Challenge.  I will be posting this card in my Etsy shop soon.  {smile}

Pink and Gold Glitter

Howdy.  Sorry I have been absent.  I have been busy crafting for an upcoming Arts and Crafts Fair.  I purchased some gold glitter paper from Stampin' Up! recently.  And well, a friend had asked what I was creating with it.  Because this glitter paper is really sparkle-y and yellow.  I was actually surprised of the color.  But, I had some crafts I wanted to create with it, so, I set out to my craft room.

I made a greeting card, a gift card holder, and a card-box combo.  Now, the photos don't really do these crafts justice.  Please look with a kind eye.

greeting card

card-box combo - closed

card-box combo - opened

gift card holder

The pink pattern paper is from Echo Park.  I used both sides.  The cream and white pattern paper is from Anna Griffin.  The white portion of the pattern paper is actually flocked.   Its easily 4/+ years old.  I had been hoarding saving this paper for a special project.  {smile}  The card bases are pink pirouette yardstick.  The ribbons are white seam binding, think gold ribbon, gold bakers twine, and the new gold sating ribbon from Stampin' Up!  The buttons are blush by Amuse Studios.  The glitter paper is actually gold.  It looks way better in person.

The snowflake die is from Paper Trey Ink.  The scallop trim die and the leaf punch are both from Stampin' Up!  The poinsettia die is from Heartfelt Creations.  The sentiments are a mix of different stamps I had on hand.

Thank you for stopping by.  I'll post some more of what I have been creating soon.   Oh, I will have some of those flip desk top calendars for sale at my next arts and craft fairs.