Standing Birthday Buddy (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends!  For a beary cute birthday card...

 

This is Standing Birthday Buddy (S217).  This image makes for such a cute birthday card for anyone celebrating their special day!     

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the balloon.  I love the finished look, using this technique.

 

The pattern papers are from My Mind's Eye-Charm 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some white cardstock.  The image was cut down to a smaller size to better fit this card.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, a few YNS-Black Gumdrops were added to the right of the image.  

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - N15, 723, 243, 373, 025, 055, 533, 555, 905, 885, N95 and N79.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - My Mind's Eye - Charm 6x6 Paper Pad and SU White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, YNS-Black Gumdrops, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

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Cute Birdy - Treat Bag (Created by Jane Z.)

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For today's post, I thought I would make something a little different, yet keeping with a birthday theme...

Side view of the treat bag 

This is Cute Birdy (F250) and Bird Told Me (F251) sentiment.  I think this Birdy is just sooo adorable and works well for so many different projects!

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to Birdy's beak. 

The main image was fussy cut out.  A YNS die called Scalloped Topped Treat Bag was used to create the small bag using SU Pacific Point Cardstock.  The designer paper is from Doodlebug-Springtime 6x6 paper pad.  For the sentiment, it was stamped with a versamark ink pad then heat embossed using black embossing powder on SU Apricot Appeal cardstock.  To complete this project, Doodlebug twine was tied in a bow around the top of the flap, and a small piece of Hook and Loop tab (a thin velcro, adhesive-backed tab) was placed under the flap, to easily open and close the treat bag.  

 

Supplies Used:

***Note: If you are in need of any products used here, please send Lora at OCS an email and I'm sure she would be happy to get the item(s) you are looking for.

 

Ink - Tombow Markers - 055, 985, 977, and 452.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Doodlebug - Springtime 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Apricot Appeal, Pacific Point & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, YNS-Scalloped Topped Treat Bag Die, Doodlebug Twine-blue jean, Tombow-Hook & Loop Tabs, Water Brush, and Glue Dots.

Optional - Mini Eggs or any other small candies to be place inside the treat bag.

Thanks for stopping by!
 

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Soccer Star (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends!  For all you sports fans, this card is for you...

 

 

This is Soccer Star (Q101) and "Simply the Best" Sentiment from Sentiment Set #3 (U506).  Such an adorable and fun image to colour!     

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the number "1" on the dragon's shirt. I just love the shiny and slightly raised look, when using this product. 

 

The pattern paper is from Doodlebug Designs - Goal 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Cool Caribbean and White cardstock.  The image was cut down to a smaller size then offset layered with the Cool Caribbean cardstock.  A strip of SU Baja Breeze ribbon was added horizontally behind the image.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, the sentiment was stamped with versamark ink and heat embossed with black embossing powder.

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, 249, 133, N55, 977, 126, 990, 452, N75, 856 and N15.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Doodlebug Designs - Goal 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Cool Caribbean and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, SU Baja Breeze Ribbon, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Warm Wishes (Created by Jane Z.)

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Here's another fun birthday card to share with you today...
  

 

This is Warm Wishes (S106) and Make A Wish (F035) sentiment.  This little dragon makes me chuckle with lighting those candles!

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the flame, to give it a "glow". 

The main image was die cut using a stitched rectangle die.  SU Green Galore Cardstock was used for the card base and some SU Tempting Turquoise cardstock was used for layering.  The designer paper is from Taylored Expressions-Double the Fun 6x6 paper pad.  Foam tape was used under the main image and sentiment to give it some dimension.  For the sentiment, it was stamped with a versamark ink pad then heat embossed using white embossing powder.  To complete this card, a bunch of YNS-White Sugar Gumdrops were added on the top right corner and bottom centre.  

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, N60, N75, 055, 985, 977, 969, 126, 133, 856, and 452.  Versamark Ink Pad, White & Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Taylored Expressions - Double the Fun 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Stitched Rectangle Die, YNS-White Sugar Gumdrops, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!
 

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Shelbert (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends!  Here's a fun birthday card to help get those creative juices flowing...

 

 

This is Shelbert (P116).  Such a cute image and not too tricky to colour either!     

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the balloon.  This gave it a lot of shine, but maybe a little difficult to see in this picture.

 

The pattern paper is from Bo Bunny - Safari Collection 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Chocolate Chip and White cardstock.  The image was cut down to a smaller size then layered with the Chocolate Chip cardstock.   The corners of the image were cut using a SU corner punch.  Two strips of SU Alpine ribbon were added horizontally.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, some YNS - Chocolate Gumdrops were added on the top and bottom corners.

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 249, N15, 192, 977, 969, 837 and 856.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Bo Bunny - Safari Collection 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, SU Alpine Ribbon, SU Corner Punch, YNS-Chocolate Gumdrops, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Party Cow (Created by Jane Z.)

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As promised, I have another birthday card to hopefully inspire you today!

This is Party Cow (S114), party hat, and Celebrate (E052) sentiment.  This Party Cow stamp is just sooo adorable!  I think this birthday card will be perfect for my dad (who is a dairy farmer), and has a birthday coming up next month.   However, this card could be used for a variety of occasions other than just a birthday.

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I fussy cut the cow.  I also coloured the party hat stamp and fussy cut it out too. 

The barbed wire fence die is from MFT, using brown and grey cardstock.  I wanted to have party cow in a pasture-like setting, just dancing around!  That's probably not something you see everyday!!!  SU Basic Black Cardstock was used for the card base.  The designer paper is from Doodlebug-Goal 6x6 paper pad.  The party hat was glued to the cow's head, then foam tape was used under the entire image to give it some dimension.  For the sentiment, it was stamped with a versamark ink pad then heat embossed using black embossing powder.  To complete this card, a bunch of YNS-Glitter Black Gumdrops were added on the top right and bottom left corners.  

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, N60, N15, N35, N55, 942, 761, 277, 126, 133 and 800.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Doodlebug - Goal 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Soft Suede, Going Grey, Black & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - MFT - Barbed Wire Fence Die, YNS-Glitter Black Gumdrops, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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Super Dragon (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Happy Saturday Friends!  For today's inspiration, I decided on a birthday card for a young child...but this image could be used on many different types of cards or scrapbook pages.

 

 

This is Super Dragon (R152).  Such a fun image with endless possibilites!   

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the clouds and the button on the dragon's cape.

 

The pattern paper is from Simple Stories-So Rad 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie, and White cardstock.  The image was cut down to a smaller size then layered with the navy cardstock. Two strips of pumpkin pie taffeta ribbon were added horizontally.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, some small orange buttons were added along with two clouds that were punched out and the number 4 die cut.

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 555, 055, 228, 192, 905, 933, 969, 977, 533, and 528.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Simple Stories - So Rad 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Not Quite Navy, Pumpkin Pie and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, SU Pumpkin Pie Taffeta Ribbon, Cloud Punch, Small Orange Buttons, #4 Die, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Bob Loves His Tractor-Sliding Tag Card (Created by Jane Z.)

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Every year I seem to need lots of birthday cards!  So for the next few posts, I think I may be focusing on some!  This one is needed for a close friend - who loves his John Deere tractors and farms land in the same area that we do.

This picture shows the tag pulled out from behind the image.

 

This is Bob Loves His Tractor (U508) and Dot Happy Birthday to You Sentiment (F065).  I just LOVE this stamp.  I am always on the look out for farm-related stamps, as the people whom I make some cards for, seem to be in the business of farming!

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to Bob's sunglasses and headlights on the tractor.  The Pioneer Logo on Bob's hat was cut from my hubby's business card.  The John Deere logo/decals on the tractor are Rub-ons.

The image was die cut using a Stitched Rectangle Die.  The background - Reminisce Farm Life DP was also die cut using the next size up of the Stitched Rectangle Die in the set.  SU Garden Green cardstock was used for the card base.  The main image was layered with SU Chocolate Chip cardstock then foam taped to the DP layer, with leaving an area to slide the tag in and out, free from any tape. 

 

The tag was cut using SU Chocolate Chip cardstock and a MFT Stitched Tag Die.  I cut two tags so  the tractor ribbon (sent to me by fellow Diva - Natalie!!! Thank you!) could be sandwiched in between the tags and to strengthen the tag, beings it would be pulled in and out of the card.  The sentiment was stamped then heat embossed using yellow embossing powder.  To dress this card up a bit, a John Deere brad and three YNS-Neon Sunrise Gumdrops were added.  

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 491, N60, 245, 055, N15, N35, N55, N75, N95, 885, 992, 977, 942, 850, and 800.  Versamark Ink Pad, Yellow (Ranger) and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - My Mind's Eye - On the Bright Side 6x6 Paper Pad - for Bob's Jeans; SU Chocolate Chip, Garden Green & White Cardstock, and Reminisce Signature Series - Farm Life DP.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, Stitched Rectangle Dies, MFT - Stitched Tag Die, Creative Imaginations - John Deere Rub-ons (for the John Deere logo/decals on the tractor), Creative Imaginations - John Deere Brad, Hubby's Business Card for the Pioneer Logo on Bob's hat, tweezers, Tractor Ribbon - from fellow Diva-Natalie, YNS-Neon Sunrise Gumdrops, Sponge dauber, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

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High Flyin' Mouse (Created by Lisa Z.)

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Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season!  It's day 2 of the New Year and don't forget about keeping those Resolutions! Mine is to make more cards!!!

 

 

This is High Flyin' Mouse (R137).  This image makes for the perfect birthday card, scrapbook page, or just a fun type of card for any friend or family member!   

 

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I applied some Glossy Accents to the balloon and mouse's nose.

 

The pattern paper is from Simple Stories-I <heart> Summer 6x6 Paper Pad, along with some SU Sahara Sand and white cardstock.  The image was cut down to a smaller size then layered with the sand cardstock. Two strips of grosgrain stitched ribbon were added vertically and then two strips of ribbon horizonally.  Foam tape was applied to raise the main image, to add a bit of dimension.  To complete this card, a bunch of YNS - Holly Berry Red Gumdrops were added below and to the top right hand side of the image.

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 847, 856, N15, N95, 761, 933, N79, 535, 553, and 905.  Versamark Ink Pad and Black Embossing Powder.
 

Paper - Simple Stories - I <heart> Summer 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Sahara Sand and White Cardstock.
 

Misc - Glossy Accents, YNS - Holly Berry Red Gumdrops, SU Grosgrain Stitched Ribbon - Vintage Violet,  Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Lg Stackable Stanley (Created by Jane Z.)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! I sure hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas and had fun ringing in the New Year last night/early this morning...  Best Wishes for 2016!!!

  

 

This is  Lg. Stackable Stanley (M021) and Happy New Year Sentiment (G234).  These stamps are not from the newest release, but they are so super cute and fun to play with, I just couldn't resist!   

I started by colouring the image with Tombow Markers and water. After the image was all coloured and dry, I added some Glossy Accents to Stanley's carrot nose.  I love adding some shine or glitter to all of my cards!

The image was fussy cut out.  A MFT Die-Namics die called Stitched Basic Edge was cut using some white cardstock for the snow hill.  A SU Chocolate Chip card base was used and a piece of Bo Bunny-Whiteout Collection 6x6 Paper Pad was cut to create the sky-like background.The main image was foam taped to the Bo Bunny paper then attached to the white layer and then brown card base. 

 

The sentiment was heat embossed using white embossing powder then foam tape was applied to give the sign some additional dimension.  To add a bit more sparkle, iridescent sequins were placed around Stanley to create a falling snow appearance.  To complete this card design, a piece of Doodlebug twine with a bow was tied and placed above Stanley.   

 

Supplies Used:

Ink - Tombow Markers - 933, 985, N75, 977, 969, 533, and 535.  Versamark Ink Pad, White and Black Embossing Powder.

 

Paper - Bo Bunny-Whiteout & Sleigh Ride Collections 6x6 Paper Pad; SU Chocolate Chip & White Cardstock.

 

Misc - Glossy Accents, MFT-Die-Namics - Stitched Basic Edge Die, Sequins, Doodlebug Twine-Bon Bon, Water Brush, Foam Tape, and Glue Dots.

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you and your family/friends have a wonderful New Year's Day!

 

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