Seize the Cake!

Another layout from my new book. This was a fun way to use some smaller pieces of Designer Series Paper. I like the way the CASE'd card cut the DSP at angles to give the cake a "funky" look. Seize the Cake expression comes from the Something to Say stamp set. The cake stand is from a retired set but the Build a Birthday set has a cake stand in it. And the new Party Punch Pack in the Occasion catalog would make quick candles. I didn't have that pack yet when I made this card. 

Number of Years

A friend is celebrating her 21st birthday later this month. Her mom posted a request to mail cards on FB. I was excited to use the new Number of Years stamp set and the coordinating Big Numbers framelits. This is a photopolymer set so it is easy to get the stamped sentiment positioned on the banner. I also used some of the free Perfectly Artistic Designer Series Paper (only available until February 15). I attached the sequin strand and the baker's twine with a staple and then tied the bow in the linen thread.

Using Some More Paper Pumpkin scraps

These two cards also use some scraps from the December Paper Pumpkin scraps. The flowers, the banner and the foil banners are all scraps. I really like the banner that you can stamp sentiments on. So I was excited when I realized the new stamp set Number of Years has a banner that is pretty close to the same size and shape. And there are framelits that coordinate with the stamp set (Large Numbers Framelits Dies) and yes, you can purchase them as a bundle and save 15%. Come back tomorrow to see a card I made using this new bundle.

Some More Cards Using Paper Pumpkin Scraps

I still had a box of Paper Pumpkin Scraps from the September Wickedly Sweet kit sitting on my work table. So, I made these cards. The kraft paper fringe and the die cut tags are the leftovers. I found a template in my new book and then modified it to make these cards. When I cut the fringed kraft paper for the horizontal card I had a small piece left so made the vertical card using it. The flowers are from the Bordering on Romance stamp set and "Love" comes from Best of Love stamp set and the little heart is from the Pictogram Punches stamp set.

Circle Template revisited.

 This is the first card I made using varying sizes of circles of Designer Series Paper. Then I decided to offset the circles for the second card. In the third card I offset them in a more random way. Which one do you like best?

Another Template from the Book

You have to look closely to see the paper piercing in this card. This is another template from the card. The book's card used circles for the paper piercing. I used the deco labels punch template from Stampin' Up! This particular pattern is now retired. We had lots of visitors at the churches in December so I am busy making welcome cards. 

Come back tomorrow to see another card using the same template.

Happy New Year!

2016! Can you believe it? It's seems like I was just getting used to writing 2015. But here we are in a new year. I always start the year watching bowl games and working jigsaw puzzles. And this year was no different. But finally got to my craft studio this week. I had to spend a few days just cleaning it up. So, many gift wrapping things scattered about.
I got a great gift from my sister for Christmas. It is the Leisure Arts "Card Sketches for Paper Crafters". We draw names in my extended family and give gift ideas. So, this is a book I had seen at Barnes and Noble. It is jock full of template designs for cards, tags and more.

I've been having fun using it the last two days. Here's a CASE of a card in the book.