Birthday Fishes!

Oh wow it has been over a month since my last post! Spring courses does take over one's crafting time eh? It has been very hot (for my taste at least) here in my side of the globe lately and I used it as an inspiration for this creation. Who doesn't love fishes?! They are so cute and it reminds me the cool waters of the sea. The recepient of this fishy goodness is my boyfriend's cousin--and I think she liked it (well, she is a big animal lover LOL). Later crafters!


xoxo,
Brian

Having a coloured strip layered on top of a white background add the perfect interest on a CAS style

The faux stitching on the white mat is a great addition to any card

Supplies

Birthday Buddies	Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches	Borders 1 Dies	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad SALTY OCEAN Ranger Summer TIM35015	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BROKEN CHINA Ranger TIM21414	Copic SKETCH 72 PC SET D Markers DDDS72D	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965
Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	Worldwin Papers 48 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 Paper 01197*	Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293
*Glue Arts GLUE GLIDER PRO PermaTac Adhesive Applicator

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Challenges
Paper Smooches Sparks - Anything Goes
Seize The Birthday - Animal Birthday
Crafty Card Makers - Stitching, Faux or Real

Rainbow Birthday!

I turned a year older almost 15 days ago and I was not able to make a post about it. Since I am a lover of rainbows I thought this card was appropriate for my birthday (Ok--I know it is a little weird that I make cards for myself, don't judge LOL). This card was some crazy ink blending, I must say! The vibrant colours and bold greeting will surely make anyone happy!


xoxo,
Brian

I did three die cuts of the "Happy Birthday" and adhered it on top of each other to create texture and "sticker effect"

After cutting the waves using a die I inked it using the mini ink blending tool a vibrant distress inks! To add emphasis I used Gathered Twigs around each "wave"

Putting the "waves" together was so much fun! It was like putting a puzzle together!

Supplies

*Simon Says Stamp HAPPY BIRTHDAY Craft Dies SSSD111345	Borders 1 Dies	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Fired Brick	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Reinker .5 Ounce Spiced Marmalade
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Scattered Straw	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Mowed Lawn	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Salty Ocean	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Seedless Preserves
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Gathered Twigs	Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets	*Bazzill BLACK Prismatics Paper Pack Heavy Weight 8.5 x 11 Cardstock	Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965
*CUSTOM ORDER Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Sized BY THE FOOT	ZIG Glue Pen FINE TIP Two Way Acid Free 00779	*Glue Arts Glider Pro VALUE 2 PACK 1/4 x 40 PermaTac REFILL Adhesive Applicator	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293
Doodlebug BEETLE BLACK GLITTER Sprinkles Enamel Dots 4544	*ZIG Wink of Stella ELEGANT Set Glitter Black Silver Clear Brush Tip Markers 025375

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Challenges
Seize The Birthday Challenge - Seize The Toppings: Make Your Own Background
The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE296 Anything Goes