Thursday, July 12, 2012

Neon Birthday

Hello friends!  Just stopping by with a birthday card I made for two current challenges.  First, I used the pink neon inspiration from the current Hero Arts July monthly contest...



and I made it a birthday card for the Stamp It! Cards Birthday Challenge in the Moxie Fab World

So, I'm walking past the card section at my local CVS Pharmacy the other day, and I always check out the card designs for ideas and inspiration.  I spotted a set of thank you notes that were neon pink with a pinstriped background, and along with the sentiment were white flowers tied with a bow.  A very clean and simple design...just my style!  I was immediately reminded of some of my favorite Hero Arts stamps, and I thought to myself, "I can do that!"  So, once I had my allergy medicine in hand (yes, welcome to New Jersey, folks!) I was on my way home to make a card.
 
I made a card base using neon pink cardstock, and stamped the Large Canvas Stripes using Bubblegum Shadow Ink Mid-Tone.  Next, I embossed the flowers in the Thinking of You Messages clear set in white and stamped the "Happy Birthday" sentiment from the Sending Smiles Messages clear set in black.  Finally, I added the neon striped bow with a glue dot and rounded the corners. 


So at dinner that evening I told my husband how much money I saved him by making this card today.  He smiled.  He knows.  Someday I'll break even...maybe.  (Or not.  And that's OK!)

Have a great day!
Judy

6 comments:

  1. Oh Judy! I just read your blog post to my hubby and we were both laughing!!! Love how you were inspired to make this sweet card! I've missed seeing your wonderful CAS designs and glad you're able to share again:)

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  2. Loved reading how this card came to be! I'm sure it's even better than the one in the store because it's handstamped!

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  3. Love how you were inspired by a card at CVS! It's perfect, Judy! :)

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  4. this is so pretty, judy!! the little bouquet of flowers is super sweet!

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  5. Hey Judy! Thanks for linking this up to the Birthday Card Challenge for Stamp It! Cards Week in the Moxie Fab World. I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy