If all goes as planned… today will be the day we are doing a card swap on the Alaska Crafting Cruise I am Co-hosting!  

Easy birthday card made with Stampin' UP! Inspired Thoughts set and colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

 

We have been looking forward to this cruise for a few years.. it was planned for 2020, then 2021, and you all know what happened then… so NOW we are finally going on this crafting cruise to Alaska!!  Kurstan and I are co-hosting this event.  We have designed over 2 dozen projects for our crafters to create, and we are also bringing and swapping cards!!  I signed up for the Birthday Card Swap and wanted to share my card with you!

 

Easy Stampin' Blends coloring with Memento Black ink and Inspired Thoughts stamp set.

I love happy bright colors, and the Stampin’ Up! In Colors fit that bill this year.  I used Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party and Orchid Oasis Stampin’ Blends markers to color my Full of Love stamped image.  I also used a little bit of Flirty Flamingo and Pool Party blends.

Check out this tip below… it’s one I’ve shared with you before.. make a slit in your image if you need to slip a larger die cut into it! Such a fun look!

 

Crafting Tip: use a craft knife to make a slit and insert a stamped banner greeting.

 

So this is what it will look like on the back:

 

Crafting Tip:  use a craft knife to make a slit and insert a stamped banner greeting.

 

I created 3 different versions of this easy birthday card, each using one of the GREAT In Color Tea Boutique card bases for my cards.  My favorite: the Starry Sky plaid card base. 

Starry Sky Card Base: Easy Card Idea! made with Stampin' UP! Inspired Thoughts set and colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

 

Each image is stamped in Memento black ink on a Scalloped rectangle and colored the same… but they all look great on any of these card bases!  Below: Sweet Sorbet base.

 

Sweet Sorbet Card Base:  Easy Card Idea! made with Stampin' UP! Inspired Thoughts set and colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

 

Below: Parakeet Party card base from the Tea Boutique card / envelope pack. 

Parakeet Party card base: Easy Card Idea! made with Stampin' UP! Inspired Thoughts set and colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

 

Each card is decorated with some Solid Faceted Gems.  The birthday greeting is from the Lovely & Lasting set, stamped on a Stylish Shapes banner. 

 

Easy Card Idea! made with Stampin' UP! Inspired Thoughts set and colored with Stampin' Blends markers by Patty Bennett

 

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