The Stamps of Life: MORE Candles + A Tutorial Video!

Welcome back, friends!  I'm so glad you're here today!  I have another FUN birthday card to share with you, using products from The Stamps of Life, and I've used pointillism again to color my images!  I created a video tutorial on how to do this fun technique, so make sure to stop by my YouTube channel and check it out! It's also added at the bottom of this post, so that's an easier way to watch should you choose. :)  Take a gander at the card...

I started by creating the candles.  I stamped the images from the candles4birthday stamp set using Licorice ink and then colored them in with the pointillism technique.  I LOVE the fun texture that pointillism gives to lined images!  I then set them aside.

Here's the video on how to color with pointillism~

I stamped the sentiment, also from the candles4birthday set, with Licorice ink and punched it out.  I layered it onto a punched scallop and added some liquid pearls for texture.  This was added to the card base that had been embossed with the NEW Flower Power embossing folder and had baker's twine wrapped around for added color.

I then layered the candles behind the sentiment.  I adhered them using dimensional foam so that they would stand out from the background a little more.  I think this looks great!  What do you think?  I'd love to hear your opinion in the comments below! :)

That's all for me today, friends!  Thank you SO MUCH for stopping by--I love it when friends come and visit!  I hope you take some time to create today and that you grab these goodies from The Stamps of Life, too!  See you soon--HUGS and happy stamping!

The Stamps of Life: Make a Wish!

Hi, friends!  I am so excited to be sharing my first card using products from The Stamps of Life as a DT member!!!  If you haven't heard of this fun company, you HAVE to check them out!  Such fun products!  Come and take a peek at the card I have for you today...

I decided that I need to start building up my stash of masculine birthday cards because I just do NOT have any on hand EVER!  For this card, I started by creating a card base with the new Love Story papers.  These papers aren't just for Valentines, friends!  LOVE the fun bold patterns in this pad!

I stamped a candle image from the candles4birthday stamp set with Licorice ink and die cut it with the coordinating Candle Club Die Set.  I decided to try some pointillism coloring with alcohol markers and I LOVE the way it turned out!

I added a stamped sentiment from the same candles4birthday stamp set.  It was also stamped in the same Licorice ink as the candle and I punched it out as a banner just for fun!  All of my panels are backed with Licorice cardstock.

All that was left to add a few enamel dots, and voila!  A fun and bold masculine birthday card!  I do believe this one is destined to be sent to my brother for his birthday next month!  Luckily for me, this card is easy to recreate and so I'll be making more of them soon!  What do you think about it?  I'd love for you to leave me a comment below and let me know!

I'm entering this card into these fabulous challenges~

Connie Can Crop: Birthday Wishes

Sparkles Monthly Challenge: One For The Boys

Cosmic Colours Challenge: Color Inspiration

Seize the Birthday: Any Birthday + Masculine

That's all for me today, all!  Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you come and join the fun of these fabulous challenges and that you grab these goodies from The Stamps of Life!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)