wishing you the very BEST

For today's card I had in mind that I would create a card (or two) that would be appropriate for a young woman who is celebrating a graduation, an upcoming wedding, a new baby, a sweet sixteenth birthday, or some other special occasion. I chose to work with pinks and layers of coordinating papers, embellished with a dimensional Pearl Pen and ribbon.  With a different sentiment, this format could be used as an invitation to an event honoring a young woman such as a bridal shower or luncheon, a baby shower, or a birthday party. 

MATERIALS

Memory Box stamps:

• B1359 Very Best (bird on the side)
• C1370 Tiers of Cupcakes
• C308   Pile of Gifts
• A1707 Little Banner

Cotton Candy notecard (Memory Box)

Bubblegum Distressed Dots and Gingham 8 1/2 X 11 papers (Memory Box)

Archival Jet Black Ink

Pink/cream dotted ribbon; black twine

Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen

 

To create Card #1

Measure, cut and adhere a piece of Bubblegum Distressed Dots paper to a Cotton Candy notecard.

Measure and cut a smaller piece of Bubblegum Gingham paper, and  using Archival Jet Black ink, stamp C1370 Tiers of Cupcakes, C308 Pile of Gifts, and five of A1707 Little Banner. Adhere this layer on top of the Distressed Dots layer.

Stamp C1370 Tiers of Cupcakes, C308 Pile of Gifts, five of A1707 Little Banner, and B1359 Very Best on scraps of the Bubblegum Distressed Dots paper using the Archival Jet Black ink. Cut out these images, using just the base of the cupcakes stand and omitting the scallops on the Little Banners.  Adhere pieces on top of the stamped images on the Gingham paper.  Layer "wishing you the very BEST" on Gingham on top of Distressed Dots and add this piece between the two stamped images.

Glue on a piece of black twine to connect the Little Banners. Use the Viva Decor Pearl Pen to add icing to the cupcakes. Tie a bow from a dotted pink ribbon and adhere with a glue dot near the corner of the sentiment.

I added an extra layered piece at the end of the banner for the recipient's name. I may also decide to write something on the banner as well before sending this card.

 

Card #2 is similar.  I eliminated the banner, moved the sentiment to the top center, and tied a ribbon around the base of the Gingham piece. 

 

Orienting these cards so that they open at the bottom allowed for a more interesting and less crowded use of the images I chose.  "Icing" the cupcakes added a nice dimension to the card.  I'll think I'll decorate some more cupcakes with Stickles or with Glossy Accents!

Happy Stamping!

Comments

[connie locashio]

Anne, love these pink cards even though they are so "Un-Anne Like"..... Must break down and buy a Viva Decor Pearl Pen at Your Maine Stamper as it gives an interesting effect. Connie

[Kellie Ketchen]

Connie...buy the pen! These pens are great and the cards were lovely. The dimension created using the pen is PERFECT for the cupcakes. We might have eaten the card if our friend Linda hadn't delivered another one of her famous snacks...banana bread! :-)