A Very Happy 40th Birthday...

This card was made for a special friend of mine that celebrated her 40th birthday earlier this summer.  

I created the background paper using the flower stamps form the Number of Years stamp set, but you could always use your favourite DSP instead.

My inspiration for this card came from a German demonstrator Nadine Weiner.  I think, if you read her blog entry, she got her inspiration from someone else, but as I haven't studied German since I left school, I cant be too sure exactly what she wrote!

The addition of the corner rounder just gives the card a softer look.

The last picture is just a reminder not to forget to co-ordinate your envelope - it really does give it a professional finish!

More soon!

alix

This version of yesterday's card was made for my nephew whose birthday it was back in May.

The colour scheme for this one is Smokey Slate and Delightful Dijon.

I think he liked the card, but I think he liked the money inside it more!

I'm looking forward to some me time tonight as my delivery of brand new products is arriving later - early bed time for the children I think!

Will be back soon!

alix

Look Who's Turning....

This card uses the Number of Years stamp set and the coordinating Large Number dies.

Again, this card can be made to suit anyone, just by changing the colour scheme.

Check back again soon for a different colour way!

Happy Stampin'

alix

Unlucky for Some....

I really like how versatile this card is - here it is made for a teenager, and we all know how tricky they can be to keep happy (having almost got one myself!!).  Again, we are using the Number of Years bundle, plus the Balloon Celebration Bundle (balloon stamps and punch).

The colours are Blushing Bride and Mint Macaron, with the background of the ever faithful Crumb Cake!

This card would work just as well as a 1st birthday card - like I said, so versatile!!

It would be great for a special birthday (18th, 21st etc), but just as good for any age.  Just by changing the colour scheme, you can adapt it to suit anyone!

More posts soon - I promise!

alix

Up Up And Away...

Here is another make using the Number of Years bundle, plus the Balloon Celebration Bundle (balloon stamps and punch).

All of these products will be available in the next catalogue (whoop, whoop!!), but will be as single purchases not bundles, so if you want to take advantage of the reduced bundle price, I'm placing an order tomorrow so let me know!!

I know I keep saying this, but this set is just so versatile (must get a new word for versatile soon - any suggestions?), you can suit it to all ages and all personalities. I love it!!!

Not sure why I chose the number 9 for this one, as all of Ollie's friends have had their 9th birthdays - oh well, never mind!!

Happy Bank Holiday everyone - have a nice day!

alix

Happy Lilac Birthday...

Here is another version of yesterdays card, using the Number of Years stamp and framelit set.

The colours used are Wisteria Wonder, Old Olive, Rose Red, Blushing Bride and Elegant Eggplant.

I can't decide if I prefer the card landscape like this one or portrait like yesterday's.  Which do you prefer?

Again, as yesterday, I added a little bit of sparkle with the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

See you soon

alix

Happy Blue Birthday...

Today's card uses the fabulous Number of Years photopolymer die set and the matching framelits.

The colours I've used are Marina Mist, Soft Sky, Night of Navy, Old Olive and a little bit of Hello Honey!  This set is so versatile, and would work in any colour combination.

As part of the stamp set, you also get an 'ANNIVERSARY' stamp so you could tailor your colour scheme to suit any of those special anniversary cards that you may need.

I've also added a bit of shimmer to the numbers with the clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.  I'd not seen these brushes until they came out in the Stampin' Up! catalogue, and now they have become one of my favourite products! You can't see it in the picture, but it really does make it look pretty.

Thanks for dropping by.

alix