1st Birthday Card

 Today, I'm sharing this adorable 1st Birthday Card that features the Pirate Party Collection from Simply Stated Design.

To start, we are going to cut all of the patterned paper from the Pirate Party 12x12 Paper Pack.

From the cream paper, cut the following pieces: 4" x 5 1/4" and 1/2" x 4". From a scrap piece of the paper, take the Happy Birthday Stamp from the Crazy Talk stamp set and apply Lumberjack Plaid Distress Ink to the birthday word and stamp onto the scrap piece of cream paper. Cut the birthday word into a word strip. Sand the edges of all of the papers. 

Cut two pieces from the shark paper that measure 3 3/4" x 5" and 1" x 4 1/4". Sand the edges of both papers. 

Cut two pieces from the blue paper that measure 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" and 1 1/8" x 3 1/2". Sand the edges of both papers. 

From the fish paper cut a piece that measure 3 1/4" x 4 1/2". Sand the edges of the paper. 

From the burlap paper, cut a piece that measure 1 1/4" x 4 1/2". Sand the edges of the paper. 

Out of the Pirate Party Scene Ephemera, you'll need the ship with balloons.

Out of the Pirate Party Ephemera, you'll need the two star looking pieces in black and yellow. Fussy cut around each one. Sand the edges of each one.

From a scrap piece of blue paper, die the cut 1 from the Countdown dies. Sand the edges of the one.

Adhere the shark paper to the cream paper. Adhere the blue paper to the shark paper. Adhere the fish paper to the blue paper. 

Adhere the burlap paper 1/2" from the left and all the way to the top of the fish paper. Adhere the blue paper 2 1/8" from the left and 1/2" from the top of the fish paper. Staple the cream paper 3/4" from the left and 1/4" from the top of the fish paper. Staple the shark paper 1 1/8" from the left and 1/8" from the top of the fish paper. 

Adhere the yellow star to the top left side of the shark paper as desired. Adhere the black star to the bottom right of the fish paper as desired. Foam square the pirate ship so that it sits slightly overtop of each star.

Use adhesive and foam squares to adhere the 1 to the left of the pirate ship. Adhere the birthday to the right of the 1 as desired. 

To finish the card, cut a cardbase out of white cardstock that measures 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2". Adhere the cardfront to the cardbase.

Here are a few closeup photos of the finished card.

Here is the finished 1st Birthday Card.

Supplies Used:

- Simply Stated Design: Pirate Party 12x12 Paper Pack, Pirate Party Ephemera and Pirate Party Scene Ephemera 

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Distress Ink - Lumberjack Plaid

- Tim Holtz for Sizzix: Countdown

- Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous: Crazy Talk

Misc: White Cardstock 

I hope that my 1st Birthday Card have inspired you to recreate your own at home!

- Katelyn

Get Well Soon Card

   Happy Tuesday!

 Today, I'm sharing this Get Well Soon Card. My card features the Picture Perfect Collection from Simply Stated Design.

To start, you'll need the Picture Perfect Paper Pack. Cut the brown camera paper to 4" x 5 1/2". Cut the pink gingham paper to 3 3/4" x 5 1/4". Cut the blue camera paper to 3 1/2" x 5". Cut the brown polka dot paper to 1 1/4" x 4 1/2". Cut the damask paper to 1" x 4 1/4". Sand the edges of all the papers.

Out of the Picture Perfect Hearts Ephemera, you'll need to choose a heart and circle with florals. Fussy cut around the heart and the circle with florals.

Out of the Picture Perfect Ephemera, choose one of the cameras. Fussy cut around the camera. 

Out of the Picture Perfect Floral Ephemera, choose two flowers. Fussy cut around the flowers.

Choose one of the banners out of the Picture Perfect Essentials Ephemera. Sand the edges of the banner.

Next, you'll need the Get Well Soon stamp from the Crazy Talk Stamp Set. Apply Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Ink to the stamp and stamp onto a piece of white cardstock. Cut the stamped sentiment into a word strip.

Adhere the pink gingham paper to the brown camera paper. Adhere the blue camera paper to the pink gingham paper.

Staple the damask paper to the right side of the brown polka dot paper as desired. Adhere the banner 3/4" from the top and 3/8" from the left of the brown polka dot paper. Foam square the brown polka dot paper 1 5/8" from the right and 1/4" from the top of the blue camera paper.

Use adhesive and foam squares to adhere the circle with florals 5/8" from the right and 1 1/2" from the top of the blue camera paper. Use adhesive and foam squares to adhere the heart to the right side of the floral circle as desired. Foam square the camera to the bottom of the camera and floral circle. Adhere the two floral images to the bottom right side of the heart as desired. Adhere the Get Well Soon strip to the middle right side of the camera.

To finish the card, cut a cardbase out of white cardstock that measures 4" x 11", score at 5 1/2". Adhere the cardfront to the cardbase.

Here are some closeups of the finished card.

Here is the finished Get Well Soon Card.

Supplies Used:

- Simply Stated Design: Picture Perfect 12x12 Paper Pack, Picture Perfect Ephemera, Picture Perfect Essentials Ephemera, Picture Perfect Floral Ephemera and Picture Perfect Hearts Ephemera

- Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous: Crazy Talk Stamp Set

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Tattered Rose Distress Oxide Ink

Misc: White Cardstock and Sander

I hope that my Get Well Soon Card have inspired you to recreate your own at home!

- Katelyn

Hello Friend

 Happy Wednesday!

 Today, I'm sharing this pretty Hello Friend Card. My card features the Watercolor Garden Collection from Simply Stated Design.

To start, you'll need the Watercolor Garden Paper Pack. Cut the light purple paper to 4" x 5 1/2". Cut the white floral paper to 3 3/4" x 5 1/4". Cut the dark purple paper to 3 1/2" x 5". Cut the dark floral paper to 3 1/4" x 4 3/4". Sand the edges of all of the patterned papers.

From the Watercolor Garden Fauna Ephemera, you'll need two small butterflies and a bird sitting on a branch. Fussy cut around the three images.

From the Watercolor Garden Essentails Ephemera, you'll need two flowers and a banner. I didn't end up using the happy word so you won't need to pull that out. Fussy cut around the two flowers. Sand the edges of the banner.

Choose one of the frames out of the Watercolor Garden Frames Ephemera.

Adhere the white floral paper to the light purple paper. Adhere the dark floral paper to the dark purple paper. Adhere the banner 5/8" from the top and 3/8" from the left of the dark purple paper. Adhere the dark purple paper to the white floral paper.

Apply Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink to the Hello Friend stamp from the Crazy talk Stamp Set. Stamp onto a piece of white cardstock. Fussy cut around the word.

Foam square the frame 3/8" from the bottom of the dark floral paper and almost all the way to the right of the layered papers. Adhere the two butterflies as desired above the frame.

Adhere the bird on the branch to the bottom right side of the frame. Use adhesive and foam squares to adhere the two flowers in behind the bird on the branch. Adhere the Hello Friend sentiment to the left of the bird on the branch as desired.

To finish the card, cut a cardbase out of white cardstock that measures 4" x 11", score at 5 1/2". Adhere the cardfront to the cardbase.

Here are some closeups of the finished card.

Here is the finished Hello Friend Card.

Supplies Used:

- Simply Stated Design: Watercolor Garden 12x12 Paper Pack, Watercolor Garden Fauna Ephemera, Watercolor Garden Frames Ephemera and Watercolor Garden Essentials Ephemera

- Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous: Crazy Talk Stamp Set

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Distress Oxide Ink - Worn Lipstick

Misc: White Cardstock and Sander

I hope that my Hello Friend Card have inspired you to recreate your own at home!

- Katelyn

Cardinal Christmas Cards

 Happy Thursday!

 Today, I'm excited to share a set of four Cardinal Christmas Cards. My Christmas Cards feature the Cardinal Christmas Collection from Simply Stated Design and I used a variety of products from Ranger Ink. 

We are going to start by creating the Holly Jolly and Winter Wishes Cards.

From the Christmas Cardinals Paper Pack, you'll need the 12x12 patterned paper with the 6x6 squares that have cream dotted paper, poinsettia paper and grey woodgrain paper. Cut the cream dotted paper to 4" x 5 1/4". Cut the poinsettia paper to 3 3/4" x 5". Cut the grey woodgrain paper to 1 3/4" x 5 1/4". Distress the edges of all the papers. Ink the edges of all of the papers using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Out of the Christmas Cardinals Essential Ephemera, you'll need the brown woodgrain banner, burgundy banner and brown woodgrain circle. Apply Rustic Wilderness Archival Ink to the Winter Wishes sentiment from the Glorious Gatherings stamp set and stamp in the centre of the circle. Out of the Christmas Cardinals Tags Ephemera, take out the pink tag. Distress the edges of all of the pieces. Ink the edges of all of the pieces using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From the Christmas Cardinals Ephemera, you'll need a lantern with foliage. From the Christmas Cardinals Singles Ephemera, you'll need a cardinal. Choose one of the wreaths out of the Christmas Cardinals Frames Ephemera. Cut the wreath in half, you'll only need one of the halves. Fussy cut around the cardinal and around the lantern.

Adhere the 3 3/4" patterned paper to the 4" patterned paper. Adhere the 1 3/4" patterned paper piece 1/4" from the left of the 3 3/4" patterned paper piece. Staple the two banners to the top right corner of the adhered patterned papers.

Foam square the pink tag 1/2" from the left and 3/4" from the top of the 3 3/4" patterned paper piece. Adhere the wreath half 3/4" from the top of the tag as desired.

Adhere the Winter Wishes circle slightly overtop of the wreath. Adhere the cardinal to the left of the lantern. Foam square the lantern to the left of the Winter Wishes Circle as desired. From the Christmas Cardinals Singles Ephemera, fussy cut around a pink poinsettia. Adhere the poinsettia to the bottom portion of the Winter Wishes circle.

From the Christmas Cardinals Paper Pack, you'll need the 12x12 patterned paper with the 6x6 squares that have presents paper and cardinal paper. Cut the present paper to 4" x 5 1/4". Cut the cardinal paper to 3 3/4" x 5". Distress the edges of the papers. Ink the edges of all of the papers using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Out of the Christmas Cardinals Essential Ephemera, you'll need the cream dotted banner, dark green banner, poinsettia piece and burgundy rectangle. Apply Barn Door Archival Ink to the Holly Jolly sentiment from the Cozy Christmas stamp set and stamp in the centre of the rectangle. Out of the Christmas Cardinals Frames Ephemera, take out one of the frames. Distress the edges of all of the pieces except the frame. Ink the edges of all of the pieces except the frame using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Out of the Christmas Cardinals Singles Ephemera, you'll need two burgundy leaves, four green leaves, three berry branches, pink poinsettia and red poinsettia. Fussy cut around the pieces.

Adhere the 3 3/4" patterned paper to the 4" patterned paper. Staple the two banners to the top right corner of the adhered patterned papers.

Adhere the frame to the middle of the 3 3/4" patterned paper piece. In the top left corner of the frame, adhere a burgundy leaf, two green leaves and a berry branch as desired.

In the bottom right portion of the frame, adhere a burgundy leaf, two leaves and two berry branches as desired.

Adhere the poinsettia piece 1/4" from the right side of the sentiment rectangle. Foam square the rectangle 3/4" from the left and 1 1/2" from the bottom of the 3 3/4" patterned paper piece. Adhere the pink poinsettia to the top left corner of the rectangle as desired. Adhere the red poinsettia to the bottom right corner of the rectangle as desired.

To finish the two cards, cut two cardbases out of white cardstock that measures 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2". Adhere the cardfronts to each of the cardbases.

Here are the finished Holly Jolly and Winter Wishes Christmas Cards.

Now we'll create the Season's Greetings and Holiday Season Christmas Cards.

From the Christmas Cardinals Paper Pack, you'll need the 12x12 patterned paper with the 6x6 squares that have brown woodgrain paper, lantern poinsettia paper and poinsettia paper. Cut the brown woodgrain paper to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and 1 5/8" x 5 1/2". Cut the lantern poinsettia paper to 4" x 5 1/4". Cut the poinsettia paper to 1/2" x 1 1/2", on the right side of the paper, cut a piece off on an angle. Distress the edges of all the papers. Ink the edges of all of the papers using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Out of the Christmas Cardinals Frames Ephemera, you'll need to choose a frame and cut it in half. Out of the Christmas Cardinals Tags Ephemera, take out the cream dotted tag. Distress the edges of the tag. Ink the edges of the tag using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

From the Christmas Cardinals Singles Ephemera, you'll need three presents, a cardinal and two eucalyptus branches. Fussy cut around all of the pieces removing the white border. Distress the edges of the presents. Ink the edges of all of the presents using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Out of the Christmas Cardinals Essential Ephemera, you'll need the grey woodgrain banner, grey banner, dark green piece and present ticket. Apply Barn Door Archival Ink to the holiday season sentiment from the Cozy Christmas stamp set and stamp in the centre of the ticket. Distress the edges of all of the pieces. Ink the edges of all of the pieces using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Adhere the 4" patterned paper to the 4 1/4" patterned paper. Adhere the 1 5/8" patterned paper piece 1/2" from the left of the 4" patterned paper piece. Staple the two banners to the top right corner of the adhered patterned papers.

Adhere the dark green piece 1/2" from the right and 5/8" from the top of the tag. Foam square the tag 1/2" from the left and 3/4" from the top of the 4" patterned paper piece. Adhere the two frame halves in the middle bottom portion of the tag.

Adhere the two eucalyptus branches and cardinal to the top left side of the frame as desired.

Adhere the poinsettia strip underneath the present ticket showing 1/4" at the bottom. Adhere the present ticket slightly overtop of the cardinal and frames. Use adhesive and foam squares to adhere the presents to the bottom left side of the sentiment.

From the Christmas Cardinals Paper Pack, you'll need the 12x12 patterned paper with the 6x6 squares that have grey woodgrain paper and lantern poinsettia paper. Cut the grey woodgrain paper to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Cut the lantern poinsettia paper to 4" x 5 1/4". Distress the edges of all the papers. Ink the edges of all of the papers using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Out of the Christmas Cardinals Frames Ephemera, you'll need to choose a wreath and cut it in half. Out of the Christmas Cardinals Tags Ephemera, take out the light green tag. Out of the Christmas Cardinals Ephemera, you'll need one of the lanterns with the cardinal sitting on it. Out of the Christmas Cardinals Singles Ephemera, you'll need a present. Fussy cut around the present. Distress the edges of the tag and present. Ink the edges of the tag and present using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Out of the Christmas Cardinals Essentials Ephemera, you'll need the grey circle, grey woodgrain ticket and cream dotted piece. Apply Ground Espresso Archival Ink to the Season's Greetings sentiment from the Glorious Gatherings stamp set and stamp in the centre of the grey circle.  Distress the edges of all the pieces. Ink the edges of all the pieces using Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and a blending tool with foam.

Adhere the 4" patterned paper to the 4 1/4" patterned paper piece. Staple the cream dotted piece to the top left corner of the patterned papers.

Adhere the grey ticket 3/8" from the right and 1/2" from the top of the tag. Foam square the tag 1 1/8" from the left and 5/8" from the top of the 4" patterned paper piece. Adhere the wreath half to the top left side of the tag as desired.

Adhere the present to the right of the wreath. Adhere the grey circle sentiment slightly overtop of the wreath. Adhere the lantern with cardinal to the right of the circle as desired.

To finish the two cards, cut two cardbases out of white cardstock that measures 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2". Adhere the cardfronts to each of the cardbases.

Here are the finished Season's Greetings and Holiday Season Christmas Cards.

Here are some closeups of the finished cards.

And here are the finished Cardinal Christmas Cards one more time.

Supplies Used:

- Simply Stated Design: Christmas Cardinals 12x12 Paper Pack, Christmas Cardinals Ephemera, Christmas Cardinals Frames Ephemera, Christmas Cardinals Singles Ephemera, Christmas Cardinals Essentials Ephemera and Christmas Cardinals Tags Ephemera 

- Tim Holtz for Ranger Ink: Distress Ink - Gathered Twigs, Archival Ink - Rustic Wilderness, Ground Espresso and Barn Door & Blending Tool With Foam

- Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous: Cozy Christmas and Glorious Gatherings

Misc: White Cardstock and Mini Stapler

I hope that my Cardinal Christmas Cards have inspired you to recreate your own at home!

- Katelyn