You can never have too many birthday cards! – part 2

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Citlalli

This weekend I was able to make 10 additional cards for my 6×6 paper pad challenge. I think I might still be able to make a few more cards with this paper pad since I have a some pieces left. I also decided to make a video to show you how I make my cards. I usually start with a card sketch that I find on Pinterest and then I choose my paper and stamps. Making cards is not hard and it helps me relax so I highly recommend it. If you have any questions about where to start, just send me a message.

Here are the cards I made this past week. What do you think of the color combination?

I hope you have a great day!

You can never have too many birthday cards!

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Citlalli

I had lost my motivation to make cards so it has been a while since I have gone into my craft room. I guess I had too many things going on that I just didn’t have the energy or motivation. I spent a lot of time on Pinterest hoping it would bring my creativity back, but it didn’t.

So, what do you do when you lose inspiration doing the thing you used to love the most? The answer for me was to go into my craft room and challenge myself. I decided I wouldn’t buy any new supplies until I used most of the supplies I already have. I also had some suggestions to start making cards to send to friends and family (I usually make cards for my family on their birthdays and sell the rest at craft fairs) during this time. Yes, that actually worked! I have my motivation back and I cannot wait to start mailing my cards.

The first thing I did was grab an old 6 x 6 paper pad, a few stamps and just started making cards. I actually challenged myself to see how many cards I could make with that paper pad.The theme for this set of cards is birthday, which is perfect for this challenge because you can never have too many birthday cards! I did use some card sketches for the layouts, and you can find them on my Pinterest board. So far I have been able to make 20 cards using this 6 x 6 paper pad. I still have some paper left and plan to make a few more cards, but I just couldn’t wait to share them with you. Don’t forget to subscribe to my blog to get a notification when I post the rest of the cards.

Here are pictures of the cards I made. Which one is your favorite? Leave a comment below.

Thanks for visiting my blog, I hope you have a great day!

Picture Perfect Party Suite – Day 4

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Citlalli

Hello,

I hope you had an amazing weekend and had some time to make some cards. I actually spent my weekend getting everything ready for my Picture Perfect Party workshop.

Today, I want to share another card I made using the Picture Perfect Party Suite.

I used Whisper White cardstock for the card base which measures 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″. For the first layer, I used Peekaboo Peach cardstock, 5 1/4″ x 4″. I decided to use the patterned Picture Perfect Party DSP for my next layer, which is cut at 5 1/8″ x 3 7/8″.

Once I had my layers together, I took a piece of Bermuda Bay cardstock and cut it down to measure 2 3/8″ x 2 3/8″. I then adhered my square to the bottom right corner of my card. Next, I took a piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamped the candles from the Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set using the following ink pads: Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst, and Peekaboo Peach. I then decided to cut it into a square using my Stiched Shapes Framelits Dies and Big Shot. After, i ran it through the Big Shot, I layered it on top of the Bermuda Bay square on my card, as you can see in the picture.

For the sentiment, I took a scrap piece of Peekaboo Peach cardstock made a little banner with my scissors and stamped “Happy Birthday” from the Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set in Bermuda Bay ink. I used some dimensionals and adhered it to the card.

What do you think? Is this a card you would make? Give it a try a leave a comment with a picture of your card.

Have a great day,

Picture Perfect Party Suite – Day 3

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Citlalli

Hello,

Since the first time I saw this suite in the catalog, I knew it would be one of my favorites. I have been able to create so many cards using this stamp set and DSP! I think I will soon have enough birthday cards to send to my family and friends throughout the year.

One of my favorite thing from the Picture Perfect Party Suite is the colors. They are so bright and coordinate so well together. Stampin’ Up! really makes card making so easy!

Are you ready for today’s card?

Supplies & Measurements:

Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set
Card base – Whisper White cardstock (5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″)
Layer 1 – Lemon Lime Twist cardstock (5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″)
Layer 2 – Whisper White cardstock (5 1/4″ x 4″)
Layer 3 – Fresh Fig cardstock (4″ x 1 /2″)
Stiched Shapes Framelits Dies – Whisper White cardstock
Ink pads: Bermuda Bay, Berry Burst, Peekaboo Peach, and Lemon Lime Twist

So, what’s your favorite thing about the Picture Perfect Party Suite? Let me know by leaving a comment.

Picture Perfect Party Suite – Day 2

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Citlalli

Hello,

Today’s card is another quick and easy card. I do have a full time job, a husband, and 2 little girls, therefore, my craft time is very limited so I love it when I can make beautiful cards in just a few minutes.

Supplies & Measurements:

Card base – Whisper White cardstock (5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″)
Layer 1 – Lemon Lime Twist cardstock (5 3/8″ x 4 1/8″)
Layer 2 – Whisper White cardstock (5 1/4″ x 4″)
DSP layer – Picture Perfect DSP (5 1/4″ x 1 1/2″)
Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set
Layering Circle Framelits Dies – Fresh Fig cardstock
Stiched Shapes Framelits Dies – Whisper White cardstock
Lemon Lime Twist cardstock for the banner
Ink pads: Berry Burst, Bermuda Bay, Lemon Lime Twist, and Peekaboo Peach

I really hope you like this card as much as I do, and I hope you give it a try. If you do, post a picture of your card in the comments, I would love to see it!

Have a great day,