Apr 18 2011
Happy Birthday Monday!
Oh … it’s not your birthday? Ooooops!
The Outlines Design Team has been challenged to create birthday cards this week … and thus … here’s my Happy Birthday Wish! (Okay … the sentiment is actually on the “inside” … but I’ll show you!)
Hold onto your party hats! I’ll share the interior sentiment in a just a moment .. 😉
I’ve used a couple of my favorite products on the front, starting with Viva Decor Pearl Pens in Black + Red + Sunny Yellow. These pearl dots dry much quicker than I had expected, and are so easy to dispense from the little opening at the top of the squeezable container. All it takes is a couple of practice dabs, and you’re feeling ready to go for real … honestly.
For the flames, ribbons, and various stripes & dots, I just had to use my Smooch Illuminate. Sparkle in a bottle with such an easy-to-use applicator! If you’ve never tried Smooch yet, let me recommend the “Illuminate” … it’s clear, so it matches/sheerly sparkles everything! The glossy elements are simply coated with Ranger Glossy Accents .. .. even atop the Smooch sparkles. No messy glitter …. just very easy product application. I hope you’ll give this a try, as I’m sure you’ll appreciate the ease of use along with the lovely results.
For even more birthday inspiration, I invite you to please take a look at my Outlines DT Colleagues’ blogs. We’re all sharing birthday ideas with you for your own creative inspiration! Jeanne Streiff, Jenny Gropp, Lisa Silver, Robin Kirkpatrick, Sandy Hulsart, & Vicki Garrett.
I’m so tickled that you’ve stopped by today! Please be sure to let me know if you’ve won the Blog Hop Prize … as I’m positively aching to know who is the winner! I’m still trying to “catch up” from my recent absence, so all news & tidbits & comments are appreciated indeed!
P.S. Not sure about your family or friends, but Springtime brings a bunch of b’days to mind here! haha
6 responses so far
BEV! This is so bold, bright and BEAUTIFUL! I love every thing you did. All of the little accents with the Smooch and Pearl Pens… I know are even more stunning in person! I just love this! LOVE IT! And the sentiment is FAB on the inside! Stunning birthday card!
How wonderful!!! I just love the bright colors and the added sparkle! Fabulous!
BEv, thjis scrams off the screen. How wonderfully bright and fun.
WOW!!!! Bright, CHeery and SOOO Fun! Love it Tex!
Hugs
Vicki
Such a fun card, Bev! Great job incorporating Pearl Pens, Smooch AND Glossy Accents – I’m sure it’s just stunning in person!
I love your colourful, shiny card! What a fun way to send birthday greetings.
Thanks for sharing! 🙂