Sunday, March 24, 2013

PTI: Birthday Wishes to You

The current challenge at A Passion for Papertrey is to use negative die cuts.

If I EVER again think about doing a negative die cut with a word die - that has lots of little extra pieces that have to be glued back in - just shoot me...or maybe just take away my Cuttlebug!!

Birthday wishes to you

Sorry for the shadowy gray look to this picture - I can never get a nice white card but keep enough shadow on it to show off the embossing - particularly when it very subtle like the Papertrey impression plates.

I wanted the entire focus on the sentiment - so I used the nice simple sketch at Seize the Birthday.



  • Stamps: Papertrey Ink Wonderful Words Birthday
  • Paper: Papertrey Ink Simply Chartreuse, Hibiscus Burst, Summer Sunrise, Orange Zest
  • Ink: Papertrey Ink Simply Chartreuse
  • Accessories: Papertrey Ink Wonderful Words Birthday die, Beautiful Blooms II #3 die, Hibiscut Burst button, Martha Stewart Fine Crystal Glitter, Trendy Twine Tickled Pink
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 24, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous! I love how you did the flower, it really works well with the negative sentiment. I understand what you mean about photographing your embossing, it's tricky. I think your photo shows of your creation perfectly :)

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  2. SueMarch 24, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I love this card, it's awesome!

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  3. Tracey McNeelyMarch 24, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Kim your post just cracks me up! Your card is fantastic and I think you should do this again because is turned out so well! I do agree photographing embossing is the trickiest!

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  4. cmMarch 24, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Stunning card, Kim! Your 'labours' are well-appreciated, as the final result is an eye-catcher! If a card like this arrived in my mail box, I'd be wildly happy dancing. No chance of taking away your Cuttlebug; you work magic with that little machine! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
    c

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  5. KaraMarch 24, 2013 at 5:16 PM

    so beautiful! definitely worth the fuss!!

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  6. Helen F.March 24, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    Love your card,Kim! Yes, it's a lot of work, but oh such beautiful results :)

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  7. Rita WMarch 24, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Kim, I want to marry this card it's so awesome! I'm sure it was a ton of work, but it is GORGEOUS!

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  8. snappy scrappyMarch 24, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    SO PRETTY!!!

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  9. DorisMarch 24, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    Definitely worth all that work! I have the same die and will NEVER do that!

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  10. Jen MitchellMarch 24, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    All your efforts paid off because this is terrific! I just got that die in the mail on Saturday and now you've given me all sorts of IDEAS!!

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  11. LindaMarch 24, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Oh, I really love your card. So beautiful.

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  12. Andrea L - EnchantINKMarch 25, 2013 at 1:49 AM

    You are the one who directed me to Google Reader ... And now I have taken your advice & downloaded the Feedly app for my iPad. This is my first comment using it. I need to go back to your post (thanks) & check out what some of the icons are!
    The card is amazing, hunny! Well worth the effort. Love the rainbow colours! Super special. Hugs xxx

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  13. Kristie GouletMarch 25, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Amazing card! I love the colors behind "birthday" and the flower with the button center! Pinning!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Sooo worth all the glueing, Kim ... just awesome! Anita :)

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  15. Stacey SchaferMarch 25, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    love this, Kim!

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  16. shirley-beeMarch 25, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Stunning! Love the bright pops of colour against the white.

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  17. Dawn EastonMarch 25, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    Oh wow, Kim! This is FANTASTIC! I love it! I'm envious that you were able to get that die too! Been waiting for it to come back in stock as I can only pay shipping to Canada every once in a while....lol

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  18. DarnellMarch 26, 2013 at 12:03 AM

    Oh, please, Kims, no shooting! This card is sooo worth whatever contortions and cursing went into making it! LOOOOVE!!

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  19. BonnieMarch 26, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Wonderful use of negative die cuts! Worth all the trouble! I know that's easy for me to say!

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  20. Lesley March 27, 2013 at 11:43 PM

    Wow, this is amazing Kim. Love the rainbow effect you created, totally worth the work! Thank you for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday!

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  21. PlanetsusieMarch 28, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    Hi Kim - I saw this when I had read your blog re Bloglovin'. I am so pleased to have seen this, it really is a gorgeous design and definitely worthwhile glueing all those bits back in so I am keeping me gun in it's holster!!! I love the colours you have used - brilliant.

    Hugs Sue Pxxx (UK)

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  22. Suzanne RussellApril 1, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Love this festive card-great colors and the added flower die cut is just too cute!

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