Birthday Wrap Up!

Get it?  Birthday theme wrap up - like you wrap up a birthday present?  Well I thought it was clever.

Today I am going to share with you the last of the birthday themed cards for this week.  I've used several different products from several different companies.  I was very pleased with how each of the turned out.

The first card was made using Ken Oliver's Color Burst, a Tim Holtz Stencil, and a stamp set from Stamps of Life.  I used the Color burst and some water to create a fun t-shirt with a Happy Birthday sentimnt.  Then I used stencil with the leftover Color Burst to create the background for the card.  Check out my video:

I used the Dahlia set from Fun Stampers Journey along with the matching dies to create this birthday card.  I used my Zig Clean Brush Markers to color the flowers.  I gave this card to my daughter for her 21st birthday.

And last, but not least I used the Crazy Birds Stamp set from Tim Holtz to create a fun card for Diane who is turning ?? tomorrow.  I also had to add googly eyes because these birds just scream for googly eyes.  I colored the birds with my Zig Clean Brush Markers - you knew I did!  This card was entered into the challenge at Seize the Birthday.

So that wraps up birthday week.  I hope you got some fun ideas.  Tune in next week for a special thank you card from a special girl.  And next week's theme - thank you.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Psalm 103  But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him, and his righteousness with their children's children with those who keep his covenant and remember to obey his precepts.

Happy Birthday - Yes - it's still Birthday theme.......

Yep - we're still celebrating birthdays on the blog.  My youngest daughter turned 21 this week so I decided it was a good week to celebrate birthdays with birthday cards.  One of my design team members has a milestone birthday on Sunday.  I won't tell you which milestone, but I will tell you it's Diane.  :-)

Here is Dee's contribution to this week's theme.  She used Tim Holtz's Crazy Birds stamp set.

Love these birds!  And the colors are perfect.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow when we wrap up the Birthday week celebration.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

1 Peter 3:12 - 13  For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.  Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good?

Happy Birthday with Stamps by Judith and Heather

I took some time to play with my Stamps by Judith and Heather.  I just love their stamps.  They are all about flowers and fun stuff - what's not to love?

The local charity that I donate to needed birthday cards so here was my portion of the donation:

If you're not familiar with Stamps by Judith and Heather, check them out.  They make the cutest stamps and have wonderful ideas on their blog.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for Dee's contribution to this week's theme.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Ephesians 4  Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.  Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

More Birthday Fun and a New Design Team Member!

Today Denise joins us for the first time as a new design team member.  To be a design team member for me - you have to be my friend.  And sometimes that is a tall order - just ask Diane!  LOL

Denise makes beautiful cards and today's examples are no exception.  She teaches classes at http://www.craftinnky.com/.  If you're in the Louisville KY area - go check out the schedule - she is a great teacher.

Here are her lovely cards:

The stamp set for this card is from My Favorite Things - Things with Wings.  It was colored with Zig Clean Brush Markers.  Finishing touches are Wink of Stella.

This image is from Our Daily Bread.  It is colored with Wink of Stella pens.  The die for the center step card is from Cheer Lynn Designs.

This card was created using Dies and Images from Art Impressions. 

The image was colored with Zig Clean Brush Markers, Marvy Markers and finished off with Wink of Stella.

What a great group of birthday cards.  Thank you Denise for being a part of my design team.  :-)

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for some more blowing out the candles celebration.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Birthdays and Zig Clean Brush Markers

You knew I would incorporate my new favorite new favorite markers into the birthday theme this week.  Didn't you?

Here are some simple birthday cards using a cool technique with Zig Clean Brush Markers and water:

First I used a set from My Favorite Things - Birthday Wishes and Balloons to stamp the image and emboss it with white embossing powder from Stampin Up.  Then I used a blue Zig Clean Brush Pen and colored at the top of a piece of watercolor paper.  I wet my brush and painted from side to side and downward to create the ombre effect.  To get what looks like water splashes I flicked water on the background.  I added irridescent enamel dots from Sticko.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for WOYWW.

Have a great day and be inspired

April

1 Corinthians 10 - 13:  No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.  And God is faithful;  he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.  But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

It's All About Birthdays This Week

And to start the week off Sherry was kind enough to make a birthday card to share.

She even added sewing!  And flowers!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for some more birthday fun.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Psalm 139  Search me, God and know my heart;  test me and know my anxious thoughts.  See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting,

Let's Color!

I am going to participate in a daily coloring challenge over at The Daily Marker Blog.  So in honor of that - this week's theme will be coloring.

I have two types of coloring to share today:

Watercolor:

This cute stamp is from Artist Impression.  I used Spectrum Aqua pens to color it.  I'm still working on my watercolor skills.  They need serious help.

This is a digi I printed and have in my stack of things to color.  I used Bic Markers to color these flowers.

I hope you go to The Daily Marker and check out the challenge.  I can't wait to share what I color.

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Hebrews 12:11  No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful.  Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it.

White with a Splash of Color - A Step Further

I have been working with theme - white with a splash of color.  I am using my Stamps of Life sets to explore this concept.

Here is white with a splash of color taken a step further.

I stamped Cookie on the white cardstock background and then on a color.  I popped up the gray and kraft puppies.  I also colored the bows to add an additional splash of color.

Thank you for stopping by the blog.  Tune in tomorrow where I take the white with a splash of color even further.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Acts 2:21  And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

The Trouble With Watercolor

I stuggle with watercolor.  I love what I see others doing, but I have not mastered this form.  I haven't even minored it.

I've been watching videos and trying different techniques.  I did a butterfly that went into the garbage.  I've done some flowers that don't even look like flowers;  they look like orange blobs on green lines.

Here is a birthday card I made for my Mom and I am actually very happy with it.

I followed some instructions that Jennifer McGuire shared in this video:
Watercoloring with Distress Markers with Jennifer McGuire

Now I used Tombow markers because those are the markers I have the best selection of.  I also tried the ironing to transfer the embossing powder to typing paper and I had no success.  I used clear embossing powder from Stampin Up.  The stamp is by Close to My Heart.  The sentiment stamp is by Avery Elle.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  I hope you try watercoloring.  I think it's one of those techniques that takes practice - just like coloring.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Psalm 91:1  Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

Birthday Wrap Up and The First Day of Flower Week

There are several friends and family members that have birthdays in the month April.  It is a great month after all.

I made this card for Jenny using a Penny Black stamp and stencil set.  Poppies are one of my favorite flowers.  I will be using this stamp and stencil set over and over.

This is two fold - It is the birthday wrap up and the first day of flower week.

I hope you have a great Monday.  Tune in tomorrow for Sherry's contribution.

April

Acts 20:  35  In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:  'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'

More Birthday Wishes

Birthday week continues.  Diane has been at it again!

Diane used Wink of Stella on the wine to make it sparkle.  She always makes the greatest color combinations.

Tune in tomorrow for the wrap up of Birthday Gala Week.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Have a great day and where ever you are be there.

April

Acts 20:35  In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said:  'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday is this week's blog theme.

Here is Diane's latest creation using her AI stamps and great sense of humor.

Using her Copic markers and her action wobble she created this hilarious birthday card.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for WOYWW.

Have a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Isaiah 53:5  But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities;  the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Happy Birthday!

This week's theme is Happy Birthday.  I never seem to have a stash of birthday cards.  I can't tell you why.  And masculine birthday cards - forget about it!

I asked my husband if a truck with flowers in it was too girly.  I was told yes.  I asked if balloons are girly and he said yes.  Ugh!

So here is what I came up with for Darryl's birthday:

I don't think it is girly.  I used a stamp set from Stamps of Life for the candles.  I used Archival Ink to stamp the candles and then used Fun Stampers Journey Glaze to make the candles look waxy.  I used a glitter pen to give the flames a little glitter.  What?  It's masculine.  Flames glitter!

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for Diane's latest AI lady birthday card.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

Matthew 20:28  just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.

It's Raining Cats and Dogs

This week's theme is 'Raining Cats and Dogs.  Diane was kind enough to make a couple cards for the theme.

The adorable dog is from Inky Antics.  You can't go wrong with a cute dog card.

Thank you for stopping by the blog.  Tune in tomorrow for box cards!

Have  a great day and where ever you are - be there.

April

Phillipians 4:9  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice.  And the God of peace will be with you.

A Barrel of Monkeys and No Christmas Card

Yeah, yeah, yeah - I know - you were expecting a Christmas card.  I'm afraid you are going to be disappointed.  Well, you'll be disappointed about no Christmas card, but you definitely won't be disappointed with Sherry's birthday cards.

What adorable cards.  And look at the envelopes with the balloons.  It just brings it all together.

Thanks for stopping by the blog.  Tune in next week for It's Raining Cats and Dogs.

Have a great day and be inspired.

April

James 3:13  Who is wise and understanding among you?  Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in humility that comes from wisdom.

It's Anything Goes

This week on the blog is a free for all.  I've asked my design team (my friends who make cards) to give me what they're working on and I'm sharing them.  Today is my turn.

I made this card for a friend's birthday.

I used my Spectrum Noir markers to color this digi print.  I like the way it turned out.  I made the mistake running it through the embossing machine after I put the enamel dots on the flowers.  Just a hint, don't do that - they break.  I speak from experience.

Thank you for stopping by the blog today.  Tune in tomorrow for more anything goes.

April

Psalm 105:1  Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;  make known among the nations what he has done.