Saturday, December 15, 2012

Seize the Birthday!

About a week ago, on this post, I showed you this card...

Turn on the Twinkle
In a number of your comments, I was complimented on my double embossing technique - OR I was asked exactly how I did it.  I actually did it by buying WAY too many supplies.  This fun "technique" is actually a Sizzix embossing folder and a coordinating die.  (FYI: The die is actually a nested die with multiple sizes.)
Just a Sliver Embossing

ETA: I knew that if I didn't look up the names of these products someone would ask, and sure enough I have gotten two emails!!  I looked through the Sizzix website and the folder is in a two-packed called Ornate Frames Set #2.  The die is called Framelits Labels Ornate #3.  (The second embossing folder has a matching set also.  It's called Framelits Ornate Labels.)

You really could get by with just the embossing folder.  When you emboss it - you get the plain space in the middle to stamp on.  I like cutting the die and placing it on top of that space simply because it allows me to wrap ribbon around it or to place a banner behind it as in the next card.

Since I had the folder and die out for a photo - I decided to use it again.  In this card, I used one of the smaller dies and nested it inside the embossed frame.
Just a Sliver
Cards are so easy when you have the right toys!!  (At least, that's what I keep telling myself!)
I did a birthday card today for the linky party for a challenge that is going to begin in January - Seize the Birthday.  It's going to be great!  It's created by a very experienced challenge lady - Lesley, the creator of The Paper Players, Freshly Made Sketches, Dynamic Duos, Merry Monday - and now, Seize the Birthday!!

I also used the sketch from another quite new challenge - CAS - Colours & Sketches.


  • Stamps: Stampin' Up Birthday Bakery
  • Paper: Stampin' Up Crumb Cake dsp
  • Ink: Memento Black and Copics
  • Accessories: Sizzix embossing folder and die set, pink bling and misc. ribbon

21 comments:

  1. Gorgeous card I love the little lights and the embossing and layout is beautiful. Caroline xxx

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  2. I love this embossing technique, it looks stunning! And the cakes look yummy and the ribbon is adorable. So much about your card I love Kim,!
    Thanks for joining us again on CAS- Colour and Sketches, great to see you play along again.

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  3. LOVE your Birthday card!! Cute little cakes!

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  4. Fabulous...I think you just sold me on a new toy! Lee-Ann :)

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  5. Hi Kim,
    Such a cute layout and your are right, the toys make all the difference for sure! Love that embossing/cutting set! Thanks for joining along at Seize the Birthday, thanks for your support!
    Hugs,
    Lesley

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  6. This is so clever and fun. I love that stamp with all the yummy treats. Fabulous card.

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  7. Awesome card - love the colors, great use of your tools! The polka dot ribbon is the perfect accent.

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  8. Gotta love the toys....awesome embossing folder....your card is soooo fun and the sentiment...perfect.

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  9. Adore that birthday card! Great design.

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  10. oooh I neeeeed that folder and die set! Awesome card!

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  11. I absolutely love this card and now I need that folder and die set too.

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  12. a duo dose of delightfulness, Kim! thanks for joining the linky party!

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  13. I loved the Christmas lights, but the birthday cakes really take the cake! (Sorry) Now I want to go shopping!

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  14. This is so cool, Kim! Thanks for telling us how to achieve that look with those cool framelits! I also love how you combined the stamp sets - so clever!

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  15. such a sweet card and now i have to find that embossing set :)

    So glad you joined us for our first link party on Seize the Birthday.
    Looking forward to seeing you for our first challenge in Jan :)

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  16. Toys make things way more funner ;) Now this is on my list! Love that cakes stamp & the awesome sentiment!

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  17. This is the most gorgeous birthday card and a great take on our sketch.The embossing and stamping is perfect but I really love that polka dot bow! And as for the sentiment...I couldn't agree more! Thanks for joining in with our challenge at CAS Colours and Sketches

    Louise xx

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  18. SO pretty. That polka-dot ribbon just puts the icing on the cake! :-)

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  19. Fantastic card Kim, I love this sentiment and the little cakes are adorable.

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  20. A gorgeous card and a great technique, thanks so much for joining in this week at CAS - Colours & Sketches - Jacqueline xx

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  21. Congrats on your birthday card...great card!!

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