Anyone celebrating a birthday or getting ready to? We spent the weekend celebrating several birthdays and even went to a roller skating party. It brought back all the memories of skating to Joan Jett and the 80s hair...you know what I'm talking about right? The bigger the hair, the better it was?:) Anyway, today will inspire you to make some great birthday cards and some cute little birthday gift card bags too!
It's Your Birthday Card by Becky Williams
Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card base
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup/1 Happy Day, Blossom Soup/Half Pound Blossoms
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Spotted Owl Soup
Pea Pod Parts: Blossom Soup, Spotted Owl Soup
Corrugated Alphas: Red
Bean Stalks: Orange/Yellow Twine
Happy Birthday To You Card by Carole Maurin
Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Kraft Card base
Patterned Paper: Watermelon Gazpacho/Ice Cubes, Watermelon Gazpacho/Orange Juice, Watermelon Gazpacho/Sprig of Mint
Die Cut Shapes: Watermelon Gazpacho
Stamps: Spotted Owl Soup by Unity Stamp Company
Other: jewels (Zva creative), felt.
Birthday Wishes Card by Mel Blackburn
Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Card base
Patterned Paper: Blossom Soup/Corn Kernels, Blossom Soup/Half Pound Blossom, Blossom Soup/Lime Wedges
Coordinating Cardstock Stickers: Blossom Soup
Clear Stamps: Birthday Party
Bean Stalks: Orange/Yellow Twine
Sugar Picks: Orange/Turquoise
Other: Martha Stewart Punch, Thread, Mister Huey Mist, Jenni Bowlin Ink.
Bring On The Cake Card by Nicole Nowosad
Supplies:
Jillibean Soup
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup/2 cups of confetti, Blossom Soup/Fresh Cilantro, Dutch Mustard 6x6 paper pad
Pea Pods: Spotted Owl Soup
Bean Blossoms: Brown
Canvas Shapes: Yellow Striped Stars
Corrugated shapes: Stars
Gift Card Bags by Lisa VanderVeen
Supplies
Jillibean Soup:
Patterned Paper: Spotted Owl Soup/2 Cups of Confetti
Pea Pod Parts: Spotted Owl Soup
Bean Stalks: Stars
Corrugated Shapes: Hearts (Owls)
Other: Plastic Gift Bag.
Instructions: Cut two pieces of patterned paper 3"x4.25" and insert into front and back of plastic bag. Insert gift card between pieces of patterned paper. Fold top and punch holes. Thread string through holes and tie. Attach gift tag and tie again (either knot or bow). Attach Pea Pod Parts to front of bag. Voila! These take no more than
10 minutes each and really dress up a gift card!
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
I love all these birthday cards and we have special birthday's this month. My daughter will be 13 next week, my niece just turned 10 and my little cousin is going to be 3. So thank you for these fun card ideas. Happy Monday!
Posted by: dawn | July 11, 2011 at 07:27 AM
wonderful cards!
Posted by: mary pat | July 11, 2011 at 08:05 AM
Oh yes! Big hair and the 80's...I had stock in Aqua Net!!! Love all the cards! Great inspiration!
Posted by: janet d | July 11, 2011 at 08:12 AM
Amazing projects
Posted by: Annette A. | July 11, 2011 at 08:44 AM
I closed down the roller rink many a weekend in the 80's . . . Good times! Love these cards, especially the gift card bags. :)
Posted by: Aphra | July 11, 2011 at 08:44 AM
OMG, I used to LOVE roller skating!! I remember girl's choice and hoping my hand wasn't sweating when I skated with the boy I liked!! Ah, memories! Awesome projects!!
Posted by: Carol (ScrapMomOf2) | July 11, 2011 at 08:55 AM
great cards, all so cute and the little gift card bags are adorable!
Posted by: sandra m. | July 11, 2011 at 01:30 PM
I love that birthday wishes card! Thank you!
Posted by: Candy | July 11, 2011 at 02:27 PM
Really awesome cards!!! and uhm, I still like Joan Jett, LOL!
Posted by: Dee in N.H. | July 11, 2011 at 05:32 PM
Cute projects!
Thanks!
Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Carol B | July 11, 2011 at 08:45 PM