Has there ever been a stamp set or bundle that you were not crazy about but you ended up getting it for one reason or another? That describes me and the Birthday Fiesta Bundle. While I thought it was perfect for folks in the Southwest, it just didn't resonate with those of us up north. However, I decided that it would be more of a challenge to use a set that I didn't think I needed than one that I love. Consequently my card for today….
I used many of the items from the Fiesta Birthday Suite and I can honestly say that I am anxious to use this set again. It truly does have many useful stamps & framelits. Coordinating with the colors listed from the Festive Birthday DSP, I chose a Tempting Turquoise Cardbase. The Festive Textured Inpressions Embossing Folder added some fun texture to the from of my card. This embossing folder is definitely a keeper!
Both DSP patterns can be found in the Festive Birthday Pack and they scream birthday I used a die from the Fiesta Time Framelits to cut the orange dot paper. I thought it added a bit of fun to my card. The sentiment from Birthday Fiesta was colored with several Stampin' Write Markers – Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo, Emerald Envy & Crushed Curry.
I stamped a few lines with Crushed Curry Ink using a stamp from Birthday Fiesta. After stamping a few flowers with Melon Mambo & Crushed Curry Ink, I added a sprinkling of Rhinestone Basic jewels.
I felt that the inside needed some love too so I stamped a cactus from the same stamp set with Emerald Envy Ink. For my many friends & family living in the southwest, I can now create an appropriate card!
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Hugs,
Ginger
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What a colorful card! It screams “joy & laughter!”
Marjorie hit it on the head, I would add it screams Party! At least the colors do. This is nice and cheerful and anyone living in the land of cactus would enjoy getting it. Now when does the Northwest get a special theme. Right, they do have mountains etc in this catalog. Love the colors, love the whole card.
Feliz cupleanos! Boy, is my Spanish malisimo! I couldn’t remember how to spell it. Anyway, fun and festive card! Love all the bright colors and fun details. I love the embossing folder. The inside cactus with it’s flower is such a fun touch. I can just see a Christmas card made with this set! Love the colors you chose too. This is one card where sequins are a perfect touch or are they rhinestones? Oh boy, think of mixing this set with the mixed drink set and having one heck of a margarita! We do need to name the llama I think. Muy bueno!
How did I miss this beautiful card? Absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one. Magnificent!!!!