40th birthday of a SIL, prompted my card for MIM this week,
hosted by Amy.
She shows us 'Faux Brush Lettering'.
Amy stamped a large scripted sentiment, but I chose a smaller
(Fancy Pants)
to go with my birthday themed card, trying hard to keep along the lines of the happy birthday script, and went outside the lines with
the swirly yellow border.
Finally got to ink up Just Desserts, and die cut Big Birthday Candles.
Tried to keep it masculine with some stars (Paper Clippings: Congrats),
and side stripes (Plaid Builder).
Sunrise Impression Plate
Inks: PTI Aqua Mist, Hawaiian Shores, Tropical Teal, Harvest Gold, Bright Buttercup, Summer Sunrise, Berry Sorbet.
Cardstock: Stampers Sellect, Aqua Mist & Shimmer Cardstock.
Amy's beautiful example card and video can be seen on Nichole's blog,
Nancy great masculine birthday card for you SIL. Staying inside the lines was hard for me too. And Amy made it look so easy.
ReplyDeleteIt's always such a delight seeing what you create for each challenge, Nancy. This turned out fabulous and I love the masculine tone. It's so nice to see another idea using this cake set. Great card!!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun and cool birthday card! looks super!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Nancy. Love the sunburst background and sentiment around the candles- he'll love it.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this -- the background, cake, candles, and especially the faux brush lettering. So glad you gave that a go!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a cake!! : ) I love this sweet sweet card!!
ReplyDeletePatti
A great card Nancy! Love the beautiful colour combo and all of the texture.
ReplyDeleteYour brushstroke lettering is perfect Nancy, as well as the whole card! I'm sure your SIL will love it, and that cake looks yummy enough to eat...I better go eat some breakfast before I start thinking too much about cake!! :0)
ReplyDeleteCute.. Love the color and cake .. Your lettering came out great.
ReplyDeleteOh , I love this and so will your SIL ! Love that yummy cake and your perfect brush lettering.
ReplyDeleteI saw you won over at the Memory box blog... congratulations, Nancy! Oh that dry embossing is perfect behind the cake !
Totally fabulous card, Nancy. So many fun details, including your beautiful lettering, and I love that dry brushed embossing in the background. Looks like poster art - definitely not an ordinary boring birthday card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is wonderful! I love how everything works so well together from the background to the foreground. So fun to see those new stamps and dies in action!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous and very fun! Great job with the faux lettering technique!
ReplyDeleteNancy, what a wonderful card with great colors! And now I think I need the Sunrise IP!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic Nancy. Love how you combined old and new stuff.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!! Love all the details, especially using the sunrise impression plate for the background! Perfect! (I'm wishing I had bought the Just Desserts stamp set now, to go with those awesome birthday candle dies...)
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