A Pink, Girly Birthday Card – It's common knowledge that women dress for other women (NOT the men in their lives). I also believe that women makes cards primarily for other women. That's why I made this card – it's perfect for a female!
Stamp sets used are Mixed Bouquet (from the Occasions Mini) and Perfect Punches (from the Idea Book & Catalog). The lighter colors are very feminine, while the Melon Mambo add a little POP!
I punched two flowers from the Blossom Punch – once on the stamped image and once on Melon Mambo card stock. I then combined the two layers with a 5/8" Silver Neutral Brad 112533. I curled the petals of the stamped flower and then attached the whole flower to the card front with Stampin' Dimensionals. You can see it better below.
By the way, I ran the Vellum card stock through the Big Shot with the Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I don't like to use adhesive under vellum, because you can always see it. So, I used a piece that is 6-1/2" long and wrapped it around the center band of the card. I taped it down with regular tape on the back. Clever!
So, that's about it for my secrets in making this card. Yes, it's very pink. But I love A Pink, Girly Birthday Card!
Until next time,
Sandi
I think the Vellum keeps it from being too cute. Vellum, by its very nature, is quite elegant, I find. So, even when used in a fun way, it seems a little dressed up!
Girly without being too cutesy — not easy but you did it!! The embossed vellum is absolutely perfect!! Every time you remind me about that technique, I write a Post-It note to myself so I will remember to use it myself!!
(You are SO right about women dressing for other women! I never realized it til I left an office of 75 to work with my husband. Getting dressed is so much easier!)