Thursday, December 21, 2023

Cross-Teaming Beary Cute and Beautiful Balloons for December Birthday Greetings

Hello my crafty friends. December birthday cards are really tough to squeeze into the mix of holiday baking, cardmaking and gift wrapping. Whew, so glad that the cardmaking crunch is over. Today I thought I would share one of my December birthday cards combining the Beary Cute collection and A Walk in the Forest Designer Series Paper with the birthday set, Beautiful Balloons. Happy birthday to all those with December birthdays!


This is a top fold A2 card: full sheet of 8 1/2" x 11” cardstock, cut in half at 5 1/2", score at 4 1/4", then fold and burnish the top side for a crisp edge. The Pretty Peacock mat (4” x 5 1/4") and the DSP (4” x 4”) create a beautiful background to the polar bear delivery of balloons and birthday wishes in coordinating Pretty Peacock classic ink. The polar bear is created from the Beary Cute stamp (Pecan Pie classic ink) and punch, then fill in the polar bear using the Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends (light). Coordinating cap ‘n scarf stamped in Pretty Peacock classic ink. Just a hint of Lost Lagoon in the retired ribbon peeking out from behind the balloons.

RANDOM THOUGHTS:  I was thinking that my friends born in December might appreciate a birthday card that does NOT include traditional holiday colors of red and green. What do you think?

I (HEART):  Love this collection of trees from A Walk in the Forest DSP, especially those stick trees in Pretty Peacock. 😊

Thank you for stopping by my blog today! I hope my project has inspired your creativity. I would love to see what you have created. Feel free to leave a positive comment below with a trail to find you so I can find your creations out on the "www" - I look forward to it.

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Sandy
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SUPPLIES/CARD DETAILS
All the supplies used to create this card can be ordered through my online store. Here is a list of the main products.

Stamps:
Beary Cute Stamp Set • Item# 162016 | with Coordinating Beary Cute Punch • Bundle Pricing Item# 162023
Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set • Item# 161450| Coordinating Beautiful Balloons Dies • Bundle Pricing Item# 161457

Ink:
Regals Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Pretty Peacock • Item# 150083
Neutrals Collection Classic Stampin’ Pad Pecan Pie • Item# 161665

Paper:
Regals Collection Classic Cardstock Pretty Peacock • Item# 150880
A Walk in the Forest 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper • Item# 162377

Tools/Accessories:
Beary Cute Punch • Item# 162022 | with Coordinating Beary Cute Stamp Set • Bundle Pricing Item# 162023
Beautiful Balloons Dies • Item# 161456| Coordinating Beautiful Balloons Stamp Set • Bundle Pricing Item# 161457
Faceted Gems Trio Pack • Item# 162148
Baker’s Twine Essentials (White) • Item# 155475
Neutrals Collection Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack Crumb Cake • Item# 154882


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