OLW 62 Make it personal
Posted: July 13, 2011 Filed under: CAS, Itty Bitty Buds 12 Comments
Susan from Simplicity has designed a one layer challenge for this week which requires us to create a card with a personal touch. Her card features a map of the USA with the states coloured in where she and her husband have lived; a very cool idea. As it is my daughter’s birthday today and no, I did not have the card made ahead of time, I decided to make hers my challenge card. Her favourite colour is yellow so I chose to feature yellow on her card. For her I would usually match it with green but for a change I decided to throw some pink into the mix which, when blended, added a bit of orange. I made the birthday greeting using a funky alphabet from Close to my Heart. She also likes funky designs.
I masked the area first and stamped the letters in versamark before embossing in clear. I then stamped the flowers randomly around the panel in yellow and pink. I sponged in yellow and pink then added the rose red flowers and a bit more sponging.
Supplies:
Stamps: Itty Bitty Buds(SU), Alphabet from Close to my Heart
Inks: Versamark, Summer Sun, Pretty in pink, Rose Red
Cardstock: Flourishes Classic White
Heather Telford 
I think this is just fabulous! I love the sponged background and the pretty flowers – your daughter will love it!!
thats a lovely card for you daughter
Immediately I saw this, and before I read your notes, I thought of A15. I think you got it perfectly. I am sure she will be delighted.
Another challenge for you. How about a card featuring a map of Australia, including King Island, featuring the places you have lived.
ND
Fabulous. Such a sunny colours and flowers.
Gr. Marja
So totally cute! Thanks so much for sharing!
You would never guess this was a rather last-minute card! 😛 I love the bright cheery colours. As ever, your sponging is beyond perfect!
You’ve created a real party atmosphere with this funky number! Your spongin technique has made it very 3D.
Re: the ink pad – why not just send it back and have it replaced? That’s what your demo’s there for!
… sorry, I meant sponging! Vx
This turned out so pretty! Great combo of colors…and the masked area looks awesome!! My Card
Brilliant sunny card, lovely colours. Hope your Daughter has a great birthday, Gay xxx
I love the cheery colours and so perfect for a youngster too:)
Jenny x
Lovely! I am sure your daughter will love it.