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

CAS Congratulations!

Hello everyone! I am one of those people who cannot stop when I start embellishing my cards. That being said I am so proud of this card that I made with minimal embellishments! I made this to congratulate all the students (including myself) who survived another term in university--YAY! Although I struggled a tad to create this piece I was really happy with the outcome. I must say, I enjoyed painting the middle section with my distress inks! The embellishments I used were from the dollar store--student life=you have to be thrifty LOL. I hope you enjoy this piece!

xoxo,

Brian

This was my first time doing the "camouflage" effect with words!

Clean and Simple!

Supplies

Congratulations Die	Strathmore WATERCOLOR PAPER PAD 5.5x8.5 Bound 298103	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Seedless Preserves	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Salty Ocean
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad Peeled Paint	*ZIG Wink of Stella CHRISTMAS SPARKLE Glitter Gold Silver Clear Brush Tip Markers 025368	*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293	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	Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Adhesive Paint INK41511

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Challenges
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - CAS
The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE296 Anything Goes

My Door Is Always Open

I made this card for my very good friend, Miranda. She is also a card maker and we have known each other for hmm... too long to count LOL. We are also neighbours, hence I thought the Bitty Bungalows stamp set from Paper Smooches is perfect for this creation. I made the hills from some left over patterned paper and inked it with Brushed Corduroy DI. I love making scenes like this because it is so cute! I thought of using my Copics for the houses and trees but I sort of struggled since the images were quite detailed. So I went and utilized my coloured pencils and mineral spirit. 

Thank you so much Mir for being such an inspiration and more so, an amazing friend!

xoxo,

Brian

I only adhere the bottom part the hills so I can tuck in any elements between

I did a tone on tone look for the sky and clouds using Tumbled Glass DI

I love using my scraps for flags and banners

Supplies

*Paper Smooches BITTY BUNGALOWS Clear Stamps Kim Hughes	Paper Smooches BUNGALOWS Wise Dies Kim Hughes	Paper Smooches BORDERS 1 Wise Dies Kim Hughes	Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad BRUSHED CORDUROY Ranger TIM21421
Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad TUMBLED GLASS Ranger TIM27188	*Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad LIPSTICK RED ink010	Memento TUXEDO BLACK INK PAD Full Size me-900	Clear Scraps CLOUDS 6 x 6 Stencils 018452
Bateman Sketch Book 3" X 5"	Ranger 12 x 12 KRAFT CARDSTOCK Inkssentials Surfaces ISM35251	Lawn Fawn 2.5 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block with Grid	Lawn Fawn 1.75 Inch Acrylic ROUND Grip Block
Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965	*CUSTOM ORDER Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Sized BY THE FOOT	Prismacolor PREMIER COLORED PENCILS SET OF 36 Pencil 928856	Inky Antics GAMSOL KIT Coloring
*Cuttlebug Die-Cut & Emboss Machine Provo Craft 2000293	*Glue Arts Glider Pro VALUE 2 PACK 1/4 x 40 PermaTac REFILL Adhesive Applicator	3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent

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Challenges
Paper Smooches Sparks - Anything Goes
The Pink Elephant Challenge - TPE296 Anything Goes