Masculine dog lover birthday card

A friend of mine from work just celebrated his birthday, and I needed to make a card for him - so I knew he is a dog lover, and broke out my D is for Dog stamp set, finally!! I also used the Itty Bitty Backgrounds (which is retiring as of July 1 - get it now while you can!! ).

I like this layout because it is simple and masculine. 

Cardstock: Old Olive, Textured Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Blue Bayou (retired 2007/08 In Colors)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, Old Olive
Stamps: D is for Dog, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Celebrations single stamp (retired), Congrats (Sale-a-bration 2009)
Punches: Wide Oval, Word Window, circle
Other: dimensionals, Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, paper piercing template and mat pack, paper piercing tool

Thank you for dropping by!
Ashley
To order Stampin' Up! products in Winnipeg or surrounding areas in Manitoba, please email me at ashleysokal@hotmail.com or call 294-4892!

Birthday card

I usually bring cards I make to work with me and show them to coworkers before giving them away, and one of the women I usually share my cards with asked me to make a card for a dear friend of hers that is celebrating her 65th birthday. She wanted something special, so this is what I came up with. I knew the Elements of Style stamp set (pictured right) would be perfect. 

The card turned out great and my coworker was extremely happy with it! After taking the pictures, I decided to add the hummingbird stamp, so it is not shown in all the images below.

Cardstock: Kiwi Kiss (retired), Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Rose Red
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Regal Rose, Old Olive (Markers)
Stamps: Elements of Style, All Holidays, En Francais background
Punches: Scallop Trim Border, 1/2" circle, Curly Label Punch

Other: dimensionals, Big Shot, Top Note die, Little Leaves sizzlit die, paper snips, Build-a-Brad in Antique Brass, Chocolate Chip satin ribbon, Vanilla Smooch Spritz

 The pictures above show the difference before and after I added the hummingbird to the bottom left.

Let me know what you think! 

Thank you for dropping by!
Ashley
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Baby gift and card

A friend at work just had a baby this month, and this was the gift I made for him - a frame for the baby's picture.

Cardstock: Old Olive Patterned DSP, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue
Ink: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Whimsical Words (Sale-a-bration)
Punches: Scallop Oval, Large Oval, Small Star, Scallop Trim Border
Other: dimensionals, Playground Buttons, Big Shot, Naturally Serif Decorative Strip die, Playground Buttons, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Bashful Blue Taffeta Ribbon, teddy bear button not SU!

And the card I made is an easel card, which is great as the recipient can display it so easily!!

This card has a pocket for a gift card as well! Contact me if you'd like to learn how to make a frame and card like this!! I will do custom classes where you invite 6-10 friends and you will all get to make a project like this!

Cardstock: Old Olive, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Bashful Blue
Ink: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Blush Blossom markers
Stamps: Eight Great Greetings, Forest Friends, Full of Life, Teeny Tiny Wishes, Darling Dots (retired Hostess)
Punches: Word Window
Other: dimensionals, Large Brads, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, masking technique, sponge daubers, Stampin' Pastels, Paper Piercer and Kit, Signo White Gel Pen.

Thank you for dropping by!
Ashley
To order Stampin' Up! products in Winnipeg or surrounding areas in Manitoba, please email me at ashleysokal@hotmail.com or call 294-4892!