Birthday Banners ft Paisleys & Posies, Happy Happenings and Butterfly Basics - Happy Birthday

Hello!

Most of our Stampin' Up! Demonstrators are attending our On Stage worldwide events this weekend and to stop me from being a sook about not being able to attend, I parked myself (and my laptop) outside with a glass of wine on a glorious Friday afternoon! Today I'm sharing my entry for this week's Global Design Project (#gdp060) - this week we CASE the Designer Brian King! I love Brian's clean and simple card and was inspired by his layout (sketch design).

How beautiful is the Copper accents from the Petals & Paisleys Speciality Designer Series Paper and Copper Foil

Mmmmm? What could the belly band be hiding?

My very first Pop & Twist card! So easy! I followed this great tutorial by CarolB Crafts!

Thank you CarolB!

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Notes

• Don't be scared! This card is really fun to create (just ask my Stampin' with Mel ladies!)
• It is quite important to burnish your folds, that way your cardstock will make the twist easily!
• Decorate to your hearts content - the sky is the limit!

I hope you will give it a go and maybe share your creations with me?

I will catch up with you soon!

Take care!

Mel xx

Paisleys &Posies - I thank you for your part in my journey.

Hello!

Before I share my entry for this week's Global Design Project - TWO WORDS - Hostess Code! The new code for September is available and if you want a special thank you gift in the mail, add it to your next online order!

This week it is a CASE the Designer challenge (#gdp052) and the designer none other than Teneale Williams! I loved everything about her card and decided to follow her sketch to a T.

I love the new Paisleys & Posies Bundle in Stampin' Up!'s new Holiday Catalogue and have been playing  with it quite a bit! Today I share a rather cute little bird build with some of the Paisley patterns from the bundle!

The Petals & Paisleys Specialty Designer Series paper is so beautiful...

I simply had to stick to this stunning sketch by Teneale!

Kraft Cardstock and Copper really go together!

Love the Burlap Ribbon!

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Notes

• Although it would have been easy to cut out the Copper embossed images with the coordinating framelits dies, I decided to cut by hand. It worked better in this case for my little birdy's wing/body proportions!
• I cut 3 strands of the Burlap ribbon for a narrower ribbon - it really cuts easily!
• As for my little bird's feet, I used and image from a retired set and used the little raindrop shapes from the Paisley Framelits Dies for a beak!
• By now I have a stash of Stampin' Up! sequins and found different ones for my eye and to add more sparkle to my card!
• An extra Vellum layer makes my bird pop even more!

I really hope you like my idea! Let me know if you want to own this beautiful set or go to my ONLINE SHOP!

Take care! I hope this week treats you well!

Mel xx