Happy Birthday Shaker Card

 One birthday card down and two more to go!  I made this card for a friend of mine who lives in Florida.  We have known each other since we were kids going to the same school, church, etc.  It's nice to keep in touch.  I like to watch Jennifer McGuire's blog for different techniques and ideas.  A few weeks ago, I saw her use the die - Birthday Message #1842- and fell in love with it.  Of course, it was out of stock when I went to order it so I left my email to notify me when it was back in stock.  When they did Simon Says had a special on if you order one die you get the die - Beautiful Wafer Die - for free.  Well, I couldn't let a good deal go bye!  

I used white CS for my base card.  I cut out 4 layers of white CS with the die to form my shaker card.  I glued them on a solid piece of white CS and used the die to cut out another one using some green glitter paper.  I glued on a piece of clear CS to it and glued that on my 4 pieces after I filled the sentiment with some little gems to make the shaker card.  I love how it turned out!  I love making shaker cards this way.  For my sentiment on the front, I used SU's stamp set Label Me Bold.

For the inside sentiment, I used SU's stamp set Approaching Perfection.  I love the sayings that are included.  I also punched some little hearts from the left over green glitter paper.  It is hard to believe that Easter is around the corner.  It is really early this year.  Have a great week!

Thanks for topping by,

Nancy

Masculine Birthday Card

I  hope your week is going well!  I had to stop with my Halloween goodies and make a birthday card.  As I typed the word masculine, I thought to myself that this card could be used really for anyone.  It just doesn't have a lot of bows, etc.  I saw this card on Pinterest and thought this was just the ticket.  I have to say I spent more time looking around for the DSP than making the card.  I thought - really, it is only two little pieces of paper, but I had a hard time finding something where the pattern was correct. 

I used SU's Old Olive and cut it 11" x 6" and scored it 2 3/4" x 8 1/4".  I also cut a piece 3" x 3 1/4".

I cut the following pieces from the Gold Foil:

1 - 5 1/2 " x 5"
2 - 2 1/4" x 5 3/4"
1 - 3 1/2" x 3 3/4"

and some extra for the Happy Birthday Thinlet die.

I then cut a Very Vanilla piece - 5 1/4" x 4 3/4" and two pieces of DSP - 2" x 5 1/2"

For my inside sentiment, I used SU's Better Together stamp set.  I have gotten more use out of this stamp set!  I added in a few sparkles and the card was done!  I'm going to make a 6" envelope for it as well once I pick out the paper for it!! LOL!  Have a great weekend.

Thanks for stopping by,

Nancy