MACM – Happy Birthday *30
Hi all! Sorry the video is up late today. I decided to film it this morning since I have the day off work. I ran into some technical difficulties, but it all worked out in the end. :)
My sister is turning 30 this month–craziness! She seems younger than her age, that’s for sure. :) Anyway, I wanted to create a custom birthday for her and this is what I came up with.
I used lots of supplies on this card. In fact, I think this is the longest supply list I’ve had for a while. I used Around the Block’s Lucky Number Big Metal Brads for the large numbers, two stamp sets by Sassafras (Song Writers and This Way), the Jolly By Golly 6×6 paper pad from Cosmo Cricket, and the list goes on. Super fun stuff!
So, enjoy the video! You can watch below, or see it larger and in HD over at YouTube.
Happy Birthday *30 – American Crafts card stock in Black; Papertrey Ink card stock in White; Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly 6×6 paper; Stampin’ Up! card stock in Basic Black; Sassafras Song Writer stamp set; VersaMark ink; Stampin’ Up! clear embossing powder; Papertrey Ink ribbon; StazOn ink in Jet Black; Around the Block Lucky Number Big Metal Brads; Sassafrass Lass This Way stamp set; Stampin’ Up! ink in Crushed Curry.
Ooh, Love the colors!
September 7th, 2009 at 2:02 pmLove the vibrant colors!!
September 7th, 2009 at 2:41 pmThis is soooooooo adorable! Your sister is going to love it, I am sure!
September 7th, 2009 at 3:19 pmWow!!! What a great combo of stamping, elements and paper!!! Love, love, love it!!
September 7th, 2009 at 3:23 pmLove the card! xxx Marley
September 7th, 2009 at 3:41 pmI REALLY loved your card today. Many things are going on and the final look is amazing. Love the color coordination!
I see you’ve used a lot of new products. Beautiful stuff. I am planning on getting my self some of the mini decks by Cosmo as well as the wee bundles by Sassafras.
Thank you for taking the time to do this video, despite it being a holiday.
Happy labor day!
September 7th, 2009 at 3:43 pmNice card I’m sure your sis will absolutley love it!
Thanks for sharing so much of your talents :)
September 7th, 2009 at 4:18 pmLovely card anyone would enjoy getting this card even changing the colors a little can make it a male card, love it.
September 7th, 2009 at 4:43 pmthanks for the video.
So fun and colorful! Love it!
September 7th, 2009 at 5:04 pmOh, I love it! I am turning 30 next month, and I would love to get this card! She will love it! :)
September 7th, 2009 at 5:15 pmLove it! I love all of the color and how every selection from paper to embellishment play so well together.
September 7th, 2009 at 6:23 pmThanks for the great tip about inking with Versamark first to avoid beading up.
September 7th, 2009 at 6:30 pmVery nice and color combination!! I copied everything you do in your videos!! Love your ideas!
September 7th, 2009 at 6:35 pmWow, those brads are amazing. Great colour combo on the card.
September 7th, 2009 at 7:21 pmGreat tip about inking in Versamark first! I have had that happen so many times and never knew how to stop it! Thanks so much!! As always, another perfect card! Thanks for spending part of your day off filming a card for all us “Kristina Wanna-be’s” :)
September 7th, 2009 at 7:26 pmHi Kristina! I love the bold colors on this card. Do you show us all the cards you make, or are there a bunch you do that we never see? Just curious, because I know you have TONS of supplies and I was wondering if you ever actually use them up, or just use a few things from each package like I do. Hope you had a great labor day!
September 7th, 2009 at 7:38 pmThat’s a great tip…using the Versa Mark pad first and then the dye ink. I’ve also seen someone do that to emboss, but I’ve been worried about it ruining the ink pad. Glad to know that it can be done safely.
September 7th, 2009 at 7:51 pmGreat card Kristina! Your sis is going to love it! LOVE the technique of the Versa Mark….
I was wondering where you got the hole puncher to get the brads in from – and what size it was,,,
Thanks Kristina!
Thanks! I believe it’s a 1/8″ hole punch. I bought it from Stampin’ Up!, but I think it was an EK Success punch. Hope that helps! :)
Thanks so much Kristina for answering our questions! I am off to go find one! Wishing you all happiness always!
Hi there! Loved the card today, and I’ve gotta find those number brads. Did you get them at 2 Peas? I’m glad I watched the video, because I thought the “numbers” were just stamped or patterned paper. Great texture with the embossing. Thanks for taking time for your readers, and have a fabulous week!
Yes, I got them at TwoPeas. Just click on the link in the post and it will take you to TwoPeas. Plus, they’re on sale right now! :)
What a cool card! Love this one Kristina, those stamped numbers are fabulous – your sister will adore this! I had wondered about using versamark on my clear stamps, thanks for the tip! Jo x
September 8th, 2009 at 12:47 amLovely card! I love the colors you choosed!
September 8th, 2009 at 1:19 amLove the black. I have such a hard time using black (Well, except on Halloween cards). Great job.
September 8th, 2009 at 3:49 amI love your card! Thank you SOOO much for the tip on the versamark ink first. I was just fussing with an image yesterday and stamped it ten times, tried using an eraser over it, and it still wouldn’t work. I’m off to try this one out right now! Hugs from Morocco!
September 8th, 2009 at 4:01 amwhat a fun card … love the colors and all the details! thanks for the great tip on the versamark/ink coverage! super!
September 8th, 2009 at 5:57 amThanks for sharing your beautiful card and the great Versamark tip!
September 8th, 2009 at 6:08 amVery cute card! Thanks for the tip on solving the problem of ink beading up on the clear stamps. I’ll remember that.
Happy Birthday to you sister!
September 8th, 2009 at 6:41 amThanks so much for talking about the Versa Mark. I’ll run right out and get it! My stamping is going to look so much better now.
September 8th, 2009 at 9:02 amI like this card. Great colors and lovely design.
September 8th, 2009 at 9:30 amEveline.
This card is lovely. Another tip for ink beading, rub the acrylic stamp over with an eraser fist, it works really well. C x
September 8th, 2009 at 9:52 amTalk about POPS! This card does that! Now this looks like you Kristina! Reminds me of some of your work when I first discovered you….I love this card…but I love ALL your cards!!
September 8th, 2009 at 10:36 am(Your creations are worth waiting for) Thanks for sharing.
Kristina,
Thank you so much for the tip witht he versa mark. I have had the ink bead up using rubber stamps too, do you know if the versa tip will work for them too?
Great card, by the way. Love it! I need to ger those brads and patterned paper.
September 8th, 2009 at 11:30 amthanks for the versa mark tip!
September 8th, 2009 at 12:50 pmI love all of your cards….. I look forward to wacthing you everyweek. Thank you for the great ideas.
I just wanted to let you know that you can also use a bit of sand paper on stamps to help the ink go on smooth. It will not mess up the stamps but if you do it once it will work great from then on.
Thanks again
September 8th, 2009 at 1:53 pmI love the embossed numbers. Great tip with the Versa Mark. I saw a tip on another’s site that said to sand it with your file. Has anyone tried that? I’d be afraid to ruin my stamps. Have a good week. :)
September 8th, 2009 at 2:40 pmJust saw Tammy’s post. I guess that answered my question. Thanks a lot.
September 8th, 2009 at 3:18 pmVery nice! Love those bright colors against that black cardstock!
September 8th, 2009 at 4:51 pmAbsolutely adorable card! Happy Birthday to your sister!
September 8th, 2009 at 6:10 pmGreat card! If I use mostly clear stamps, what SU! ink is better: craft or classic?
THanks
September 8th, 2009 at 6:27 pmThanks so much for the wonderful tips and ideas! Great! ! ! !
September 8th, 2009 at 7:08 pmLOVE this card Kristina! You make black look sooooo great!!
September 8th, 2009 at 9:02 pmLove it! Another great video. Love the colors and layers…so cool.
September 8th, 2009 at 10:04 pmI was sad that the corner chomper didn’t make an appearance :)
Looking forward to Friday!
THANK YOU!!! The Versa mark tip was great!
The card was so cute and using black for a birthday card worked fantastically. You really think outside the box!
Hope you had a great day off :-)
Elin in Sweden
September 9th, 2009 at 1:34 amSuch adorable card! your sisters is going to love it :)
Thanks so much for the Versa tip!
September 9th, 2009 at 6:50 amThanks for the tip on the clear stamps- also I took some photos of some cards for submission, using the way you do yours and WOW, they turned out great and I just used a point and shoot camera and picasa. Thank for everything!
September 9th, 2009 at 4:04 pmI am diggin’ this card. I am so inspired by all your videos! You rock!
September 9th, 2009 at 5:39 pmlove the card and thank you for the tip about using versamark first before stamping with ink and the beading of ink. that will me alot.
September 10th, 2009 at 3:20 pmlove the colors, design, stamps, everything!!!! thanks for the video
September 10th, 2009 at 3:43 pmI love your card creations and TOTALLY envy your design skills! I also stalk your product purchases b/x you’re all in the know of the latest and greatest =o) keep rockin!
September 16th, 2009 at 4:12 am