This Is Family Set of Birthday Cards - Pebbles

Hello blogging friends!

This week for Pebbles the designers were challenged to create a project using only 4 things. I decided to create a set of birthday cards. It seems I am always in need of one and the new This Is Family collection had fun ephemera die cuts that were perfect for birthdays. My 4 things are paper, a cut file, ephemera die cuts, and a sentiment stamp.

Some of my favorite die cut ephemera pieces from the This Is Family collection are the bears riding bicycles. They are too cute! They add a fun, whimsical feel to this card set. This first card I am sharing didn't need a stamped sentiment. That Happy Birthday banner is one of the die cut ephemera pieces.

By keeping the design relatively the same, these cards came together pretty fast. I only had to choose which papers I wanted to use. I love that the This Is Family collection has colors suitable for boys and girls.

and Mamas and Papas.

Would you love to receive one of these?


Supplies:
340272 Sticky Thumb Adhesive Foam Dots
71793 Smooth Cardstock White
734182 This Is Family Patterned Paper Fridge Art 
734168 This Is Family Patterned Paper We Are Family 
734163 This Is Family Patterned Paper Snail Mail 
734169 This Is Family Patterned Paper Celebration 
734174 This Is Family Patterned Paper Flower Patch 
734173 This Is Family Patterned Paper Family Life 
734183 This Is Family Patterned Paper Tag You’re It 
734184 This Is Family Patterned Paper Bits & Pieces
734190 This Is Family Ephemera


Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great weekend!!
~Marcia

To The Moon - Simple Stories

Hello blogging friends!

I am back today with a cute Simple Stories Oh, Baby layout for you. I am smitten with the soft pastel colors in this collection making it perfect for either boys or girls. Today I am scrapping this hospital photo of my cute little nephew.

The main focus of my layout is this To The Moon digital cut file from JustNick Studios cut from the yellow gingham pattern paper. I used the star openings to do some string art. I love the texture it adds. This chipboard sticker bear is just adorable, isn't he.

I trimmed my photo to be heart shaped to fit the cut file heart dangling from the moon and added a chipboard sticker bow where the heart is connected to the moon.

To add interest to the background, I used a cloud stencil and blue distress oxide ink to create some fluffy blue clouds. The stars leftover from the cut file were then scattered across my page along with some star stickers.

Along the right edge of my layout I added the tape measure paper. To soften things, I also added a punched eyelet lace edge. Over this I placed a cloud and this adorable bear riding in a hot air balloon.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to check out my YouTube process video ...

Supplies Used

10115 Oh, Baby  Collection Kit

10118 Oh, Baby  Bundles of Joy

10119 Oh, Baby  Cuddly

10127 Oh, Baby  4x6 Horizontal Elements

10130 Oh, Baby  6x12 Chipboard

10131 Oh, Baby  Bits and Pieces

10132 Oh, Baby  4x6 Stickers

10133 Oh, Baby  Clear Stickers

~Marcia

Have A Blast | My Favorite Things

Hello blogging friends,

A quick blog post today.  I created a birthday card for the latest sketch challenge for My Favorite Things. Here is the sketch...

I thought a Space Explorer and an alcohol ink background would let me play with techniques I haven't used in a while and practice my coloring. Here is my card...

Enjoy your weekend!

~Marcia