Saturday, April 4, 2009

Bright Birthday

I went to grab a birthday card from my stash yesterday and realized I only had one left--yikes! So, you'll probably be seeing several of these over the next few weeks. For this one my only objective was to use bright, fun colors.

I framed the sentiment with a rub-on frame I've had in my stash forever, and I used up the last of this double-stitched ribbon, too. It feels good to use up the old to make way for the new. More about that tomorrow...

Stamps: A Little Birthday Cheer (SU)
Paper: Kraft, Taken with Teal, PTI white
Ink: Taken with Teal
Accessories: Martha Stewart scallop dot punch, corner rounder punch, rub-on (American Crafts), buttons (BasicGrey), ribbon (unknown)

31 comments:

~*Joni said...

Annie! This is so fresh and so clean. I love it, and yes, to make room for more stuff is always good, especially when you make use of your other stuff. ;)

AUsome mom said...

These colors look so cute together! I love this! I gotta get that border punch, it is so cool. Beautiful job!

bsgstamps4fun: Barb Gault said...

So cute & ready to send out. I should have more ready to go when I need them, you have a good idea!

Danni said...

Fun!! Love the colors!

Marlou McAlees said...

fabulous!!! love the colours and border punch :)

Cassie said...

I really like this. Those colors are so good together.

Ginny said...

this looks fantastic..im TRYING to be a good girl n use up my stash tooo...trouble is, there's MOUNTAINS of it..lol

Leah said...

Love it Ann, the colors are so happy, so perfect for a Birthday card.

Covered In Crafts said...

That is really pretty. I love that border punch!

Elena said...

Very cute! I love the tiny buttons!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

LoVe This! The bright colors against the kraft background is a great contrast. And I like how you used the border punch on both ends of your mat. I just got this punch myself.

Oliva Ohlson said...

Fun bright colors and love the buttons touch!

Anonymous said...

Hmmm....I don't know how I missed your blog over on SCS - I've commented on several of your cards on there. Anyway - I'm adding you to my Google Reader - I love your blog!! This is a super cute card, too. Love the punched border and the color combo is fabulous!!!

~amy~ said...

Such the fun and festive birthday card!!!

Angie Tieman said...

WOw! Love this!! Great mix of eye candy goodness!

Rachel Liberty Photography said...

doesn't it seem like you can't keep the card stash full....LOL Great card!

Unknown said...

This is so simple and wonderful! I love those bright colors with the Kraft!

(-: Heidi

Allison Rankin said...

Loving the kraft here...wow!

Kerry said...

Love those colors together! The teal really pops...very cute punched edge too!

Anonymous said...

`Beautiful` card Ann..love that puch..the colours on your card are fabulous..TFSHave a great Monday:)♥

Deb Neerman said...

Love these colors together; they really pop!

GREAT card, Ann ... as usual!

Becky said...

lovely card, great colors. And happy birthday :).

Shirley said...

How sweet! Those teeny buttons actuall remind me of smilie faces too!

Lyn S said...

Nice bright colours! I love the punched borders!

BLJ Graves Studio said...

Love the bright colors.

fishlips said...

Bright and fun colors...and so perfect!!!!

Christyne said...

This is SO simple and elegant! Great job! Left something on my blog for you!

Heather P. said...

This is such a fun card! Love the bold color. :)

Tasha said...

Ths is fantastic - so bold and funky i love it
love tasha xx

Anthonette said...

Very cute, Ann! I love that new MS scallop dot punch. I love the happy colors you used.

Kathi said...

Such bright and cheerful colors that look great together.

You're making me want that new MS Scallop/Dot punch. Bad you!