This fun birthday card was created for my very good friend, Nancy, who will be celebrating her birthday tomorrow (Nancy, if you're reading this now and don't want to see your card yet, stop reading and don't peek)! She's the librarian at our local primary school and I'm sure she'll receive lots of birthday hugs, smiles, and wishes from the many students and teachers she serves at SJE!
I love the color palette for this card and I know Nancy will too (she's a retro kind of girl)! The pennants were handcut from rectangles of DSP, as I don't own the Petite Pennant Builder Punch. I used a sketch designed by Jill Cornell at the Emma's Paperie blog for my layout. I'd love to know what you think about this card, so please leave me a comment! I really love hearing from you!
All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: Curly Cute, Just Believe
Paper: Pool Party, Daffodil Delight, Basic Gray, Whisper White card stock; Poppy Parade/2010-2012 In Color Patterns, Calypso Coral/2011-2013 In Color Patterns, Pocketful of Posies, Domestic Goddess, Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper
Ink: Basic Gray, Poppy Parade Stampin' Write Markers
Tools: Big Shot Die-Cuting Machine, Blossom Party Originals Die, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, 3/16" Corner Punch, Stamp-a-ma-jig
Extras: Poppy Parade patterned brad/SAB Everyday Enchantment Ribbon & Brad Pack; Gray & White Baker's Twine (non-SU), Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Lovely card I'm sure "your Nancy" will love it, as I do. Love the colors, it's a very happy card!
Posted by: Nancy Lempinen | 02/07/2012 at 07:29 AM
Margaret - I LOVE this! The colors and so bright and cheery and the design is brilliant. How can Nancy not smile when seeing this card?
Posted by: Tara Bilbao | 02/07/2012 at 11:21 AM
Margaret, I'd love to receive a birthday card like this one. Happy colors, happy card.
Posted by: Connie Hellmann | 02/07/2012 at 12:49 PM
So fun! Lurve it, MG! Good job! :)
Posted by: Madison Moody | 02/07/2012 at 01:19 PM
i love this card! It is so fun and bright! I am sure Nancy will love it!
Posted by: Donna | 02/07/2012 at 01:34 PM
So bright and cheerful! Love the sweet banner!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 02/07/2012 at 02:33 PM
Great card, Margaret. Love the use of the Blossom Party die. It gives me some ideas! ;-)
Mike
Posted by: Mike | 02/08/2012 at 12:16 PM
I love all the little details - the punched out heart, the twine, the brad... Gorgeous!
Posted by: Oona Hayes | 02/09/2012 at 12:18 AM
simply adorable. love that little sun and your layout is awesome as always.
hugs, m
Posted by: Mary Fish | 02/09/2012 at 01:20 PM
Absolutely Fabulous!! The colors are great and the pennants add a festive, celebratory feel to the card. I am still smiling! Nancy is one lucky girl!
Posted by: nancy chambers | 02/16/2012 at 12:12 PM
Very cute and cheerful - simple and to the point! Yet at the same time, you have used a lot of technique ideas is great ways.
Posted by: Charlene | 02/17/2012 at 01:04 PM