Hand Delivered Birthday Card

Hello there!

I've been working on cards for this month's Card Buffet. Each month I make 4 new cards, and my crafters get to choose between those 4 plus the 4 from the month before. They choose any 4 they like and they get to make 2 of each. I have everything pre-cut and instructions in each box, so they can work at their own pace and we get to chat together for a couple of hours. I always have hot tea and cocoa available, but I do need to get better at having some snacks to go alongside. If you know of any good recipes, please comment below. Maybe muffins, or coffee cake and such.

Here is one of the cards I've designed for this month using the Hand Delivered hostess set.

I'm always in need of more birthday cards, and this one was just fun! It does come together pretty quickly as there is very little coloring. Really, just her blouse and shoes. The stamp fills in the skirt and belt, and the balloons are punched. I used the 1 inch punch for all but the light blue balloon in the front. That one was just a bit too small to fill in the front, so I used a 1 1/4 inch for that one.

The patterned paper on the front comes from the Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper. That set is originally designed as a "baby" set, but the colors in it are quite versatile.

You may notice that the balloon on the envelope in each picture is in a different spot. I couldn't decide where I liked it, in the lower corner, or right next to where you'd write the recipient's address. Since I did two samples for this card, I did each envelope different. Which one do you like better?

Don't forget to take advantage of Sale-a-Bration. There are some pretty amazing things you can get for FREE. It's not just stamp sets either, there's ribbon, embellishments, super cool foil paper, an entire card kit, and even some dies. I love getting rewarded for shopping. :o)

You can find links to the products I've used below or, if you're local to me I'd love to have you at my Card Buffet.

Till next time...
God's love and blessings!

Hostess Code Bonus: Please use this month's Hostess Code when you place an order. It will allow me to pick up some goodies to share with you when I send out your Thank You gift at the end of the month. (If you check the "Do No Contact" button when you order, I cannot legally contact you in any way, which means I cannot send you a Thank You gift or any extra goodies. :o(  )