Hello again! I'm having a return to the basics for my stamping this week, and today it's stamps markers, scissors and glue and just a bit more. I feel a bit like a hamster on a wheel rattling around in my house but I enjoyed putting this card together and thinking happily of the sweet girl who's first birthday is coming up.
I started with stamps from Birthday Bears (MFT) which an oldie that's been in my stash since 2015. Instead of using the dies, I did some masking enabling me to position the gift, the hat, and balloons, then cut it out. Colored with Copics.
One thing about Copics - I used to try and make coloring with them SO COMPLICATED that I stressed out over using them. I'm over that now. Two layers and I'm done, simple. The black and white strip of paper was on my desk, so I glued that on and added some translucent stars. Believe it or not, I don't think I've ever used them. And I think they add just the right bling.
I'm playing with The Paper Players, who have a theme week: Zoo, and Retro Rubber Challenge whose theme is squares. My square card measures 4.25 x 4.25.
Enjoy your day! Thanks for your visit.
Be yourself
Delight in your craft
Make something beautiful!
Your adorable card just jumped out at me in the Player's gallery, Cindy! I admire your masking and fussy cutting skills, it really pulled together all the birthday elements for that cute bear and sitting him on the frame with the bold sentiment is a fabulous design. I'm so glad you shared this super cute card with us this week!
ReplyDeleteCindy, I don't think you could ever make a bad card! This little bear is colored perfectly, especially with the fun masking and bright colors! The 1 year old probably won't appreciate it but her momma will and that's what counts!! Fun layout too! Love it all! Thanks for sharing your card and playing with my challenge at the Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteCindy, you did a beautiful job on this card and what a special keepsake it will be.
ReplyDeleteFeels odd to realize that 2015 was 5 years ago. Anything in the 21st century feels new-ish to me, but here we are already 20 years into it. Sheesh! Such an adorable card today, Cindy! The bear is so cute and you've got a really fun design, as always beautifully balanced. I admire your cards for that. I love your attitude about the coloring, too. It looks great to me!
ReplyDeleteThis is way too cute! Adorable for a birthday!
ReplyDeleteCindy, what a special card for a sweet one year old. Love that bear and your coloring is perfect! I love all the bright colors and the black and white just pops! So happy you joined us at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteCindy your little birthday bear is adorable and beautifully coloured too. I'm sure the recipient will love it! Thanks for playing along with us over at The Paper Players this week!
ReplyDeleteAww, this is just as sweet as it can be!
ReplyDeleteThis is just so fabulous! Love your masked and coloured bear. The DSP and the stars just make it jump with joy! It's always such a pleasure to have you join in with us at Retro Rubber.
ReplyDeleteEverything about this card is perfection. I LOVE the squares and your gorgeous bear and that strip of b&w paper just anchors everything for me, Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber this time. Claire DT
ReplyDeleteI too find that using the masking trick to layer stamps is more effective than die cutting layers. You did a beautiful job with your sweet card. Thanks so much for playing along with our Be Square Challenge at Retro Rubber!
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