Caly Person

Even though many don’t like the thought of getting older, there’s still something to be celebrated about a birthday. You celebrate your previous year’s accomplishments and look forward to the next year’s challenges. And truly for me…there’s something to be said about taking the time to make birthday cards.  The gesture either fosters growth and strength in current relationships, or it will rekindle ones that we have not been able to care for. I’m definitely reminded of that this week with 3 birthdays for 3 very different women in my life.

I made lots of birthday cards on my week off last week when the boys took their winter break.  This one took the most time, but I also enjoyed watercoloring it so much. I embossed the cake image and sentiment using Versafine Onyx black ink and clear powder. Then the stars using WOW Silver Pearl powder.

I used Distress Ink to watercolor this image and I love how vibrant the flowers are.

I matted this watercolor panel on top of some Stampin’ Up Perfect Plum and that’s it! Hope you all enjoyed!

Until next time,

SUPPLIES:

*Disclaimer: I am not being paid by any company to promote their products. I make cards using stamp sets and materials which I love and I love to share. To view where these items can be purchased, click on the linked abbreviations below (SU for Stampin’ Up!, SSS for Simon Says Stamp, EH for Ellen Hutson, AMZN for Amazon, LF for Lawn Fawn, MFT for My Favorite Things, etc.).

Distress Inks:  Festive Berries, Wilted Violet, Cracked Pistachio, Antique Linen, Mermaid Lagoon

C&9 Happy Day EH | SSS | C&9	SU Heat Tool	Embossing Powder Bag EH | SSS | SU	Versafine Onyx Black EH | SSS
WOW Clear Gloss Superfine SSS | AMZN	WOW Silver Pearl SSS | EH	Versamark Ink EH | SSS | AMZN	Ranger Tim Holtz Mini Distress Inks EH | SSS
Perfect Plum Cardstock	Canson XL WaterColor Paper Pad EH | SSS | JOANN	Recollections 110 lb	Simply Simmons Round Brush
ATG Gun EH | SSS | AMZN		Mini MISTI – Laser Etched	Teflon Bone Folder EH | SSS
Wink of Stella Clear EH | SSS | AMZN