Birthday Fiesta

Like many others, I always struggle with cards 

for the guys in my life. 

I decided to use the Circle Cover Plate 

to make a birthday card for my son, 

and after several attempts, here's the final product!

I cut the cover plate from Stamper's Select White, 

but after choosing the colour scheme I wanted 

to add some colour to the frame. 

I used Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold and Bright Buttercup 

to "smoosh" colour on the frame. 

The overall colour scheme was determined by the 

fun "Fiesta Stripes" (Reminisce) patterned paper.

The circles and other inserts were cut from 

Pure Poppy, New Leaf and the patterned paper 

and then inserted into the corresponding openings.

The focal panel was created by stamping the 

balloon strings (Everyday Button Bits) 

onto a yellow "smooshed" background with a blue mat. 

The three balloons were cut with a 5/8" circle punch 

and embossed with a Polka Dot Embossing folder. 

White highlights were added with a gel pen, and then 

they were 'popped-up' with foam dimensional tape.

The sentiment (Scene It: Celebration) 

was stamped with Star Spangled Blue (Close To My Heart) 

onto  Rustic Cream card stock. 

Using the shaped saying as a guide, 

I hand cut the sentiment panel, sponged the edges and 

then added it to the front with foam tape.

Supplies (PTI unless noted)

Stamps - Everyday Button Bits, Scene It: Celebrations

Inks - Lemon Tart, Harvest Gold, Bright Buttercup, 
CTMH: Star Spangled Blue

Paper - Rustic Cream, Stamper's Select White, New Leaf, 
Blue (from stash);
Reminisce: Fiesta Stripes

Dies - Circle Cover Plate

Other - Aida Cloth Impression Plate; 5/8" circle punch; 
Bright White Gelly Roll pen; Foam Adhesive tape;  
Cuttlebug: Polka Dot Embossing folder

Thanks for visiting today.

Karen C.