Mario Make a Wish Birthday!

Today's card is a fun kids card featuring a Punch Art "Mario" from Mario Brothers.  I created this for one my son to take to a Marion Cart birthday party.  I can tell you everything I look at this I smile.

I used a series of circles both plain and scalloped to create this Mario.  Foam adhesive helped me achieve dimension.  The radial checked background is the perfect backdrop for this Mario Cart race inspired card.  I hope to do a tutorial soon, to show you the shapes and steps in making this fun card.

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Banner Birthday - Make a Wish

I have never really created a banner card before and have been inspired to try from seeing all my fellow crafty friends posts.  Here is my first attempt.  

I used the "Hearts A Flutter" stamp set and framelits as well as "Sweet Essentials" for the sentiment.  This is one of my favorite sentiment sets from Stampin Up.  The center piece flower is from the "Blossom Party" die. 

Have you made a banner card lately?  I hope this inspires you.

Happy Crafting,

Melanie

Yippee, Make a Wish!

This adorable birthday card was made for my nephew's first birthday.  I thought the retired, Moving Forward, stamp set worked great for this card.  The sentiment is from Sweet Essentials, one of my new Stampin Up favorites.

Since this was a first birthday card, I wanted it to be fun.  I can't help but smile when I see this little frog and the bright colors really make the card cheery.  Perfect for a first birthday or any other.

Don't forget to stamp the inside of your cards and your envelopes too.  It just adds that extra touch.
Happy Crafting,

Melanie