I can never have too many birthday cards in my stash and I was in a coloring mood so I pulled out some Mama Elephant stamps, some dies and my Zigs. This is what I created:
What I Used to Make my Card:
White Mini Slimline Base
Watercolor Paper {I use this}
Zig Clean
Color Brush Markers
Gina K Amalgam Ink Pad in Obsidian Ink
Mama Elephant The Birthday Bash Stamps
Mama Elephant The Birthday Bash Dies
Simon Says Stamp Happy Birthday Die, #SSD111778
Gel Pens
Purple Glitter Card
Once I had made the mini slimline card, I had stamped the stamp on watercolor paper, colored and cut the image out. I wanted the gifts to be the focal of this card so I colored the critters with some light colors; colored the gifts with some vibrant colors and the ribbons with sparkly gel pens. I attached the image onto the card and proceeded to search for the perfect sentiment. I have quite a few sentiment dies and stamps but I always have to search for what I feel matches the tone of the card. In this case I wanted the sentiment to be happy, bright and fun so I chose the die and cut it out of purple glitter card.
It took me quite a while to color the card as I had to wait for each portion I water colored to dry before moving on to the next. I can't even tell you how many things I have ruined by not having the patience to let the markers dry! It is something I am trying to work on and it helps when I have more than one {maybe 5 or 6?} project going on so I don't lose my mojo and get bored. I love all the sparkle in this card and I think it is the perfect birthday card! Thanks for stopping by! Christi
I am entering my card in the following challenges:
Krafty Chicks, #584 - Stamp Act
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Thinking of You
Watercooler Wednesdays, #328 - All About Occasions
Critter Crazy Challenge, #56 - Featuring Critters
Dies R Us, #180 - Anything Goes w/ Dies
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Any Holiday Occasion
AAA Birthday Challenge, #31 - Animals
Inspiration Station, #17 - Animal Antics
I just love this! Cute critter sand bright colors make the best birthday cards. A friend gave me her old Zig markers and I haven't tried them yet but will be experimenting soon. So, it's a good tip to let each area dry before going on to the next. Ending up with a muddy mess isn't very rewarding, is it?!
ReplyDeleteThis is so you Christi bright, cheerful, colourful, cute, cats! Love it thank you for sharing with us at Inspiration Station, good luck xoxo
ReplyDeleteso adorable!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous are all those animals and gifts - a real birthday pile up. Thanks for playing at AAA Birthday, hope to see you join in with future challenges too. Stay safe and keep crafting!
ReplyDeleteLove your Christmas crew and presents. Thanks for sharing with us at Dies R Us Challenge Blog. We hope you will join us for future challenges.
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What a delightful card. So beautifully coloured and so bright and cheery. Thanks for sharing with us at Watercooler Wedndesday Challenge.
ReplyDeletecute and funny work
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along with our Critter Crazy Challenge and good luck!
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I love love love your cute critters in the gifts. So adorable! Thank you for sharing your beautiful creation at AAA Birthday and good luck!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a lot of fun coloring! Great card. Thanks for joining us at Critter Crazy and hope to see you again soon. Tammy DT
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, bright and cheerful! Thanks for joining our AAA Birthday challenge!
ReplyDeleteI love your card, the images of the animals and the piles of the presents, I think this is what everyone (animal lover) would on their birthday. Thank You for playing with us at AAA Birthday Challenge. DT Dhruvika
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