Hi friends! Today we are going to get inky and make a cheerful belated birthday card!
I am really loving playing with my new Distress Oxide inks but you don’t have to have them to make this card, use the inkpads you have and see how they work, even in the effect isn’t identical that’s part of the fun! Crafting would be pretty boring if we all made the exact same stuff. Watch the video to see how this card was put together then try some of the techniques for yourself:)
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- Stamps: Katzelkraft Cats
- EZ Mount foam
Other Supplies:
- KAI Scissors for trimming stamps
- Cutter bee scissors for paper
- Bristol Board (Heavy cardstock for mixed media)
- Distress Oxide inks
- Distress ink
- White Gel Pen (Uniball Signo)
- Black Micron pen 03 and 08 size
- Chalk Markers (Crafty Croc)
- Rhinestones
- Brads (The tiara shaped ones I have are discontinued:(
- Double stick tape (ATG adhesive)
- Blending sponges: See tutorial here
- Spray bottle of water
- Black heavy cardstock (Recollections #110)
- Embossing folder from Nifty Fifties set (Cuttlebug)
The watercolor I used are not on the market yet but you can get more info here.
I have to admit I feel like a bit of a doofus giving a belated birthday card but the funny thing is I often get told that it’s better than an on-time birthday greeting because it is unexpected and it extends the celebration longer. At least we can still show someone we care even if being punctual is not out strong suit:) Do you send belated birthday cards? Let me know in the comments below and share any clever sayings you put on them, it will help us all out! Thanks for stopping by and til next time happy crafting!
Super cute! Love how you did the background!
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Enjoyed the video! Love the color.. and that you combined the Distress Ink with the Distress Oxide. Too bad the cat stamps are sold out. But I’ll be on the look out! They are great (and easy to cut out). Off topic, but I was wondering about classes in Springfield this year (2017)?
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The stamps will be back in stock Friday! As for Springfield I had a conflict in my schedule this year: (
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Very, very cute! I love cats! So sad the cat stamps are sold out 😦 I hope they will be back in stock soon.
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They will be back in stock Friday!
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I would usually make a telephone call instead but love that card. Very cute and pretty.
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Love the colours on this, and the cat is gorgeous
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Yes I agree .better late than never!!! We say in u.k…
But never heard of a ” doofus” !??? What’s meaning..dumbo? Maybe . Hope to see you live with yupo paper watercolours??
Thanks
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Yep, a dumbo:) lol:)
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I do send belated birthday cards, sometimes on purpose. One of my favorite sayings is – “this card is not late, it is early for your next birthday”.
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Now I’m gonna have to get the oxide inks. Love the background technique.
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I love it. So colorful and those cats are are hysterical.
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these cat cards are soooo cute!
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That stamp store has the coolest stamps. Like I need more!!!lol
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What an adorable card! I love the cats.
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