Happy Birthday Elaine

Hello,

The other day was my dear friend Elaine's birthday, now as with most of my friends we often (but not often enough) enjoy a cuppa and a chat so I went with the cuppa theme using my new favourite set All for Friends, LOVE it! and it's a free one too! email me for details :-)

Anyway, here we go....

Colours used were Soft Suede (new colour) and Pretty in Pink,

I used the level 3 set Queue Up to make the background and then coloured some of the mugs using the Versamark pen, so handy,

I ruffled the spotty ribbon using dst,

and I coloured the mugs in the circle using ink pads and a blender pen, I actually decided to colour and cut out another layer of cups this morning before sending it to her, it just lifted it a bit more I think. I also for some reason didn't photograph the inside which I had also decorated, not sure why?? but it did match ;-)

For one of her gifts I got her a bracelet so decided to make a small pizza box to put it in, it was about 3" square and 1" deep just so you can get an idea of the size,

On the box I coloured a few bits with the white gel pen for a slightly different take,

So , I hope you like today's card and box, pop back tomorrow for another milk carton, (my fave box, I know!)

Hugs,

Birthday cake anyone?

Good Morning,

I have scheduled this post as this morning I have a lovely class of ladies starting at 10am. If you would like to come to next month please email me for directions or information,

But, right now, onto today's card. This was made for one of my SU! side lines birthdays, otherwise known as SU! sisters ;-)

Colours used were Choc Chip, Regal Rose and a touch of Pumpkin Pie in the DSP. I still adore this retired paper pack, Sweet Always. I almost don't want to use it up. Well, I did say almost!

The lovely cake is from the level 2 set from the current mini catalogue called All for Friends, if you would like to know how you can earn it for FREE then again, please contact me for details,
sarah-janerae@sky.com

I coloured the cake using my ink pads and blender pens but I also think it would be fab paper pieced,

I stamped the cherry from On a Pedestal using Versamark all over the "window"

Circle punched out using the 1+3/4" punch, and I also used the scallop edge punch along the bottom, jazzed up with a white gel pen.

Super soft Choc Chip satin ribbon tied around this layer finishes the outside, well, I mean... what's a card without ribbon eh??

And finally a little finishing inside. Sentiments inside and on the front are both from SAB sets and are no longer available unfortunately. They were inked using Marker Pens, great for two colours (or more) on 1 stamp, the same with the candle which is also from On a Pedestal.

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Well, that's all for today, I have another graduation card to share with you tomorrow but for now, thanks for visiting and have a lovely rest of your day,
Stampin' Hugs,

Julies Birthday

Hello to you all,

Two of my very lovely friends had a birthday yesterday, I was lucky enough to spend some time with one of them but unfortunately Jules is just a tad further away and so I will share with you today the card I made for her, {I hope one day to be able to spend her birthday with her x}

I just LOVE this set, it is the level 2 Hostess set All for Friends, sooo useful and packed full of sweet images, If you "need" this set too (and I would say yes!) then please get in touch for a chat about hosting a party ;-) sarah-janerae@sky.com but for now, back to the card... Aren't these hot air balloons just scrummy?? I paper pieced them using the very summery papers Pink Flamingo and lots of layers too

A close up of the paper pieced balloons, colours used were Cameo Coral, Tempting Turquoise and a splash of Real red,

I ruched up the Regal Rose ribbon using DST then stapled it to secure it further, then added tiny tags tied with silver thread,

and a quick look at the inside,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST SU! MUM IN THE WORLD, JULES xxx

Thanks for stopping by and I will be back tomorrow with my lovely friend Mandi's birthday card.

We are off out to Zoe and Zacks summer fair in a bit, have a great day whatever you are up to,

Stampin' Hugs,