celebrate in style

My daughter had her 5th birthday party and requested an American Girl doll theme.  I wanted something easy to reproduce that was similar to the logo and color scheme.  I was able to find a comparable font online ("innerStar") for the inside information.

outside

inside

For those who don't know the logo:

stamp: A Muse "Celebrate in Style"; Papertrey Ink star line

ink: VersaColor opera pink, ColorBox frost white

other: Papertrey Ink die cuts, embossing powder

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I love the bright cheery colors of the CR84FN Color Challenge 50.  The weather here has been dreary so I really wanted to start playing with spring colors.  Fortunately today the sun has popped out and the kids have been able to play outside.  I sure hope this sunshine continues!!

stamp: A Muse chevron; Papertrey Ink dots & swirls

ink: VersaColor opera pink; A Muse orange & buttercup

other: rhinestones, Papertrey die cut, corner punch

twinkle, twinkle

Now that my desk is clean, I've been wanting to do some more challenges.  I love Susan Raihala's gorgeous one layer cards, so I thought I'd give the One-Layer Wednesday challenge #82 a try.  While I do simple cards, I don't do one-layer cards.  It requires too much planning, precision, and color palette knowledge.  All of which are my downfalls.

My girlfriend had a baby on Leap Day (how cool is that?) and who better to give a card to than a sleep deprived mother?  They can't remember if they ate breakfast, let alone if your card was perfect or not!

front 

inside

I can't tell you how badly my fingers were itching to add some tiny rhinestones, buttons or twine to this card.

stamp: Papertrey Ink star, swirls, & "twinkle, twinkle little star"

ink: A Muse ocean & sage

other: corner punch

happy birthday

I couldn't pass up this masculine card by Amy Wanford.  Just keeping my copying juices flowing!

stamp: Papertrey Ink star, "happy", & "birthday"
ink: VersaColor pinecone
other: Papertrey Ink die cut, twine, button, Imperial scissors

a|s consultant blog hop

Hello all you hoppers!  Are you getting ready for the 4th of July or already celebrating?  My girlfriend is getting married this weekend, so I'm off to her bachelorette party tonight and her wedding this Sunday.  Then my Independence Day celebrating will begin.


If you are participating in the blog hop, you should have come from Lori Barnett's blog and if not, then you can start from Samantha's blog and hop until you come to my blog.  


This month Americans are reminded of all the men and women who have sacrificed or are sacrificing for our freedom.  I personally want to say thank you to all the men and women who are a part of the US Military!

stamp: A Muse "thanks so much!"
ink: VersaFine onyx black
paper: A Muse Polka Dot cherry & bermuda; Gingham cherry & sky; cherry
other: Star Trio die cut

Now you can complete the loop and head back to Samantha's blog.  Thanks so much for joining us!!

usa & god bless you

Our small community always has a parade (rather large for the size) and my parents host a big party in their driveway with drinks, decorations, and brunch.  Everyone brings more food and more chairs.  We eat, chat, cheer on the fun runners that run by, then settle in and watch the parade go by (and pick up as much candy as possible).   What are your 4th plans?  Any traditions?  Any new plans?

 A few patriotic cards for you, before the 4th of July.  Which sentiment do you prefer?  Which size font?

stamp: Savvy stripes; Impress "u", "s", & "a"; Papertrey Ink "god bless you"

ink: Brilliance rocket red; VersaFine onyx black

other: star punch, tag

thanks

A little Dawn McVey inspired card today.  Lots of paper layers and of course some ribbon and buttons to finish it off Dawn-style!

stamp: Papertrey Ink "thanks"

ink: VersaColor pinecone

other: Papertrey die cuts, tag, buttons, twine, ribbon

happy birthday to you

Who doesn't need more manly cards?  After I saw this card by Nichole Heady, I was thrilled to know that I had practically the same supplies.  I was a bit disappointed that my chamomile argyle pattern barely shows up next to the words.  Next time I'll grab some darker ink.

stamp: A Muse circles; Savvy "happy birthday to you"; Papertrey Ink background type font
ink: Memento rich cocoa; VersaColor pinecone; Papertrey Ink chamomile
other: Papertrey Ink die cut

it's your day

I just love this clean & simple, yet rockin' card by Nichole Heady.  Here's my almost identical version.  Thanks to my friend, Kathy Nakata, and Cindy Lyles I'm now hooked on decorating the inside of a card too!

stamp: A Muse circles, guitar, & swirls/waves; Inkadinkadoo "rock star"; Papertrey Ink "it's your day"

ink: ColorBox frost white; VersaFine onyx black

other: A Muse twinkle stickers clear, Papertrey die cuts

birthday wishes

I made this card for the Clean & Simple sketch #131.

stamp: Papertrey Ink flourish & damask star; A Muse polka dots & "birthday wishes"
ink: Impress mustard and tangerine; Papertrey Palette chartreuse
other: ribbon

twinkle, twinkle little star

I saw this clean and simple card by Heather Pulvirenti and knew I just had to copy it.  Here's my version.

stamp: Papertrey Ink swirls, "twinkle twinkle little" & "star"

ink: VersaFine onyx black

other: Papertrey star die cut, Stickles diamond

2010 thank you pack, card 6

card 6

stamp: Impress stripe, Papertrey Ink star & "thank you"

ink: VersaMagic persimmon & pixie dust; ColorBox old rose & parchment

other: Papertrey Ink die cuts, Papertrey felt

happy birthday

I was watching tv the other day and saw an actress with a striped shirt of varying warm tones.  It gave me some card inspiration.

stamp: Impress stripe, Papertrey Ink star, "happy", & "birthday"
ink: VersaMagic persimmon & pixie dust; ColorBox old rose & parchment
other: Papertrey Ink die cuts, Papertrey felt