Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here. You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. This month we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Pals Blog Hop with “Critters” from the Stampin’ Pretty Pals. Many of the design team members are offering “Mystery Blog Candy” of their choice to 1 lucky winner. To play along, just leave a comment on as many blog posts as desired. A random winner will be announced on a subsequent blog post by each participating design team member. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
I had a great time layering up Designer Series Paper and the Birthday Bonanza critters for this birthday card that I think any kid would love.
MEASUREMENTS (Supplies and Links are at the end)
- Bermuda Bay Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″
- Grapefruit Grove Cardstock: 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
- Birthday Bonanza Designer Series Paper (DSP): 3-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ plus scraps for pennants, party hat, and banner
- Thick Whisper White Cardstock: 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″ to die-cut Stitched So Sweetly frame
- Crumb Cake Cardstock scraps for critter
- Daffodil Delight Cardstock scraps for critter
CREATING THE PIECES AND PARTS (use any die-cutting and embossing machine)
- Stamp, die-cut, and assemble the koala and lion.
- Use a sponge dauber to lightly ink around the edges of the balloon. Stamp and die-cut balloon.
- Stamp and die-cut the balloon string from the Broadway Birthday stamp set and Broadway Lights dies.
- Heat emboss the sentiment on 1-1/2″ x 2″ banner.
- DIe-cut pennants from DSP.
- Die-cut frame from Stitched So Sweetly dies. approximately 3″ x 4-1/8″.
- Emboss the front of the card base and the white frame using the Layered Leaves 3D embossing folder.
ASSEMBLE CARD
- Layer as shown. I used the reverse embossed side of the white frame.
- Add Dimensionals behind critters head and the hat, then use Multi-purpose glue to adhere feet.
- Put a Dimensional behind the balloon. Adhere the ‘string’ to the balloon and tuck into the critter’s ‘hands’.
- Grab a coordinating envelope and add some decorative stamping. stenciling or cut some coordinating DSP for the envelope flap.
- Don’t forget to make an inside panel for your message. Cut a 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel, round the outside edges, stamp a sentiment and adhere to the inside of the card.
More Card Inspiration:
More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8th, for our “Special Occasions” blog hop when our Design Team showcase projects for weddings, graduation, anniversary, baby, Mother’s/Father’s Day or any special occasion. Don’t miss the fun!
UPDATE: BLOG CANDY WINNER IS JANEEN AT majelica@comcast.net. CONGRATS AND THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR KIND COMMENTS.
Pals Blog Hop Line-Up
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty First Hop – January 2010
- Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts First Hop – May 2011
- Brian King at Stamp with Brian First Hop – June 2012
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards First Hop – September 2012
- Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping First Hop – March 2013
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping First Hop – March 2013
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations First Hop – August 2013
- Amanda Merrill at Inkflair First Hop – April 2014
- Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’ First Hop – May 2014
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom First Hop – September 2014
- Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity First Hop – January 2015
- Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose First Hop – January 2015
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs First Hop – June 2015
- Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds First Hop – July 2015
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit First Hop – September 2015
- Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’ First Hop – August 2016
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’ First Hop – September 2016
- Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping First Hop – April 2017
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot! First Hop – May 2017
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art First Hop – June 2017
- Leah O’Brien at Ink, Paper, Stamps, Oh My! First Hop – February 2018
- Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink First Hop – June 2018
- Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen First Hop – October 2019
- Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink First Hop – November 2019
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping First Hop – January 2020
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life First Hop – March 2020
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These little critters are the cutest! They make such a great card for birthdays and any celebrations! Koala is my fav!
I think the koalas win cute. thanks for hopping.
This card just says PARTY!
and who doesn’t love a Party. ?
Cute card with fun bright colors.
thanks, Geann.
Like the embossed background and that cute koala.
I think embossing gives a nice texture dimension on cards. thanks for noticing. lol
Just love the koala bear! Can’t wait to make my own card with that.
would love to see your koala card. post it on Murray stamps facebook page.
I love all three of your Bonanza Buddies cards! More great ideas for my Pinterest board.
than you. I hope you enjoy playing with the set as much as I do.
Love this set and the cute cards you made with it!
thanks
Very cute birthday cards, Ann!
thanks, Sue
Oh what perfect cards for a celebration! Sweet, happy and vibrant – awesome designs.
thank you, Dana
The Birthday Bonanza is my FAVORITE DSP. Always looking for cards to make for kids (or people who are young at heart).
it’s such a fun dsp. thank you for hopping.
Very cute Ann
thanks, Rae
Great designs, my favorite is the koala bear, he’s so cute. Had fun hopping along tonight, thanks for the inspiration.
koalas are my fav too. thanks for hopping. hope to see you at the inkinng royal hop on 18th.
Love your card, those critters are the cutest!
thank you
That is a cute child’s card.
thank you
Loads of fun!
thanks
Let the celebration begin!
I agree
Nice card!
thank you
Oh, I just love your cards! These critters are ready to have a good time and celebrate! This suite is so much fun and truly think anyone would enjoy it. Love every detail!
thanks
Such a fun set; love your card.
thank you
These critter are so cute and combined with the banners….such a great card!
I believe in ‘more the merrier’ lol. thanks
Love your cards Ann! But what else is new! 🙂
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Your Bonanza Buddies are just adorable!
yep..they are pals. lol
More Bonanza fun – thanks for the idea!
yiu are welcome. thanks for the compliment.
Really cute Card using the Birthday Bonanza stamps and dies
thanks
Love this stamp set! Cute card!
thanks
LOVE this Bundle……CUTE CARDS !!!
thank you
Super card! So cute!
thanks
Great cards! I love this stamp set too.
and the coordinating dies make this set supper. thanks for viewing.
Love the critter party DSP. Your cards are so cute. Thanks.
I agree that dsp is awesome
What an adorable critter birthday card!!!!
thanks
Love the different ways you used this paper. So many ideas.
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Sweet card! Fun for all!
thank you
Fun cards, Ann.
So bright and cute, Ann! Love all your samples!
Great idea to stamp on color paper! Cute cards !
Cute cards, the toucan card is my favorite!
Thank you once again for your kind comments. I am so glad someone out there is reading and enjoying my posts. I love making stuff. lol. Feel free to CASE and share all my projects.
I love this set! You did it up well!
What a sweet card! I love it! With 6 great-grandchildren this would be a winner with them! Thanks for sharing, I have to CASE it!
Cute card!
Love your sweet card. This set is so fun. Thank you.
Love seeing how you put your own stamp on the Critter theme Ann! These cards are so bright and fun–a perfect showcase for this bundle!
Just love all your Birthday Bonanza creations but especially today’s card. So glad you hop with the Pals—I started following you after your post back in November. Hope these hops mean more and more people see your wonderful work.
Cute critters and bright, cheery colors make a darling card!
Your critters look like they are ready to party! Such a cute card!
Great card…those balloons really stand out! Thanks.