StarLitStudio

5K race and Bob the Birdie

The kids and I ran a 5K over the weekend - I finished 8th out of 117 females in my 40-49 age group; around 700 runners total...my time was 28:42.  Plenty of room for improvement but overall I'm pleased.  A good day weather-wise for running.

Bob the Bird is one of Lockhart Stamp Company's newest releases, and what a fun way to welcome the warmer weather.  After this past winter in the Northeast I am extra-thankful for the warmer weather at the moment!

Inspiration for today's project layering was drawn from the many creations by Becca.

October Afternoon Weathervane papers used, along with Memory Box Vanilla Bean and their Frost Blue Pearls.  Spellbinders dies used along with Copic markers.  Symphony Tissue Tape (Tim Holtz) and crochet ribbon from May Arts.  Large Daisy Fan punch and smaller Half Daisy punch are Martha Stewart.

This will probably end up being a birthday card - I was undecided this morning when I made it, hence the blank interior - or maybe a thank you...ah the benefits of stamping!  Thanks for stopping by today!

anniversary cards

This week's Splitcoaststampers newsletter featured a 'stair step card' by Frances, and in the comments Diane kindly left a link to the measurements for an A2 sized card.  I used Diane's instructions and measurements for today's project.

The bird cages were stamped with black Archival ink onto white PTI cardstock, then inked with Distress Antique Linen and an ink tool applicator.

image from Little Birdie Secrets blog

The pin above from Little Birdie Secrets blog gave me the idea to curl the sentiment.

Punched Crimson cardstock and more of that retired 7gypsies paper.

Papertrey Love Birds and Round & Round; one of the Fillable Frames sets were used inside, English doilies, and some old SU hodpodge hardware, old 7gypsies papers, and Thriving Crystal bling from Zva.  The cardstock base and matching envelope is Memory Box Crimson.

This style of 'stair step card' was fun and hope to make more later. TGIF and thanks for stopping by today!

folk art hey

More Paper Smooches stamps - FOLKal Points and Sentiment Sampler.  The fence is a Martha Stewart border punch.

These images are fun and quick to cut out - I like that, a lot.  The card base/envelope is Memory Box Blueberry, cape is Red Pepper, and patterned paper is October Afternoon 5 & Dime.  Her hair and cape bling are Hero Arts, and I colored her face with Copics..  Thanks for stopping by today!

he's into cars...

This was a requested card, and the parameter was 'he's into cars'.  I've done a similar card layout using these stamps years ago - the cars and sentiment are from B Line Design Stamps.  Tim Holtz patterned cardstock and a walnut ink dyed tag make up this birthday card.

A torn piece of vintage dictionary print showcasing the word 'automobile' was used, and some burlap string.

Papertrey Ink number dies and verse stamps used; cardstock is Memory Box Jack o'Lantern.  Thanks for stopping by today!