Happy Birthday

Over on the PTI Forum, Dawn McVey issued a challenge asking people to use a stamp set they never used before.  It was a tough choice for me because I have so many that I haven't used yet! I picked this one...I remember I just had to have this set, but I have no idea why it took me so long to use it!

I pulled out my Cover Plate Stripes Horizontal and die-cut it three times - once in white cardstock, once in Hawaiian Shores cardstock and once in Soft Stone cardstock. I used white for the outer portion and alternated the stripes in the colors.

The car is die-cut in white and also in Hawaiian Shores stripes. I fussy cut the striped paper and placed it on the white die-cut, stamping it with the image of the car. I used light grey Copics for the bumper, mirrors and window. I die-cut little circles for the headlights in Soft Stone cardstock and placed Glossy Accents on top to make them shiny. I wasn't sure what to put on the license plate on the front and decided to stamp "celebrate". The car is on thin foam tape for dimension.

The balloons were die-cut with a punch. I was originally going to use twine for the strings but it was too thick and then I remembered I had bobbins of wire I bought years ago. Perfect for this! I stamped the sentiment in Smokey Shadow ink and placed it on foam tape for added dimension. To complete the card I added a few clear sequins.

It was fun making this card and I'm glad I finally used this set! Thanks Dawn!

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Enjoy The Ride, Stylish Sentiments: Birthday, Mixed Messages
• Paper:  PTI White Stampers Select, Soft Stone, Hawaiian Shores, Hawaiian Shores Stripes
• Ink:  PTI Smokey Shadow; Memento Tuxedo Black
• Copics:  W00, W1, W3
• Dies:  PTI Cover Plate Stripes Horizontal, Enjoy The Ride
• Tools:  Stampin' Up Two Step Owl Punch; EK Success Balloon Punch
• Other:  Wire; Foam Tape; Pretty Pink Posh Sequins; Glossy Accents
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"