Birthday Punnies

Do you ever get stuck in the rut of using only the same products? I do. So, this month is all about trying new products (and styles). The is my very first "new supply" It is a stamp set by Stampin' Up called Giggle Greetings.

I chose this particular set because I have tons of birthdays coming up this month. This particular card is for my very good friend, Alecia.

All of the patterned paper is from The Birthday Wishes Stack by SCWV.

I stamped the image and used a Spellbinders die cut to help the image to stand out. 

I colored the image with Spectrum Noir markers: LY1, 2, 3; IB1, 2; BP1, and 2.

I used glitter on the light of the candle.

Embellishments: watermelon Skittles from DoubleClick Skittles and the yellow bow. 

Challenges Entered

Anything Goes with a Twist: Touch of Pink

Brown Sugar Challenge: Anything Goes

Darling Cardmakers: Sentimental

Addicted to Stamps: Holiday

Crafty Creations: Thinking of You

Red Rubber Inspirationals: Focus on Stamping

Peace and Hope

Finally! 

I'm finished with all of my cards for the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah. This holiday is the Jewish new year. It is a festive holiday where we look forward to the next chapter in our book of life. I had this great sentiment stamp from Stampin' Up, "May you find peace and hope in the rich traditions of the season," that inspired this project. 

Once I stamped that sentiment on this scrap of blue polka dot paper, I decided to create a scene on the card. The grass is cut from the Cricut cartridge, Straight from the Nest. The jewels and cloud were from my stash. The plan was to make the card for a girl since I already made cards for my nephews. This one is for my niece. 

Challenges Entered
Alphabet Challenge: P is for Pretty Petals. 
Crafty Little Fairies: Sparkle and Bling
Addicted to Stamps: Holiday
Dragonfly Dreams: Jewels or Pearls
Craft for the Craic: Circles