Penguin Playmates Best Birthday

 Greetings!

Simplicity is the name of the game today.  The adorable Penguin Playmates Designer Series Papers (DSP) have a wonderful array of patterns which can be used for many occasions.  Today I chose to combine four patterns to create a beautiful backdrop for a simple birthday wish.

Colorfully simple!

There was a time when I used to think the various Designer Series Papers that Stampin' Up! offers were simply to use as a small accent on a card with the stamped images being the major focus.  Now I find that it is so simple to use the papers as the major focus of the card and simply add in a sentiment to make a beautiful card!  The beauty of creativity is in always expanding the ways we can design our projects to keep it fun and new!

Gather Your Supplies:

• In Your Words HOST stamp set (during Sale-a-bration earn this set FREE when you host a workshop of $300 or more) 
• Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper (FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-a-bration)

• Basic White cardstock - 5-1/2" x  8-1/2" scored at 4-1/4" OR 4-1/4" x 11" scored at 5-12/", 2-1/2" 2-1/2" for circle
• Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper - 4" x 5-1/4" for background, (3) 3" x 3" pieces for circles

• Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad
• Misty Moonlight/silver Baker's Twine from Flowers for Every Season Ribbon combo pack - 10"
• Cute Stars adhesive-backed sequins

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Product List

Penguin Playmates 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158420]	In Your Words Host Cling Stamp Set (English) [156619]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
Just Jade Classic Stampin' Pad [153115]	Flowers For Every Season Ribbon Combo Pack [153620]	Cute Stars Adhesive Backed Sequins [156484]
Layering Circles Dies [151770]

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Here's How It's Made:

Select your three patterns and die cut 2-3/4"circles with the Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.

Ink sentiment with Just Jade and stamp onto Basic White cardstock. Die cut using 2-1/8" circle.

Adhere striped DSP to card base front.  Position and adhere the three patterned circles.  Position stamped piece and adhere.

Tie Misty Moonlight/silver Baker's Twine into bow.  Adhere using Mini Glue Dot.

Adhere Highland Heather Cute Stars adhesive-backed sequins.  TIP: The Take Your Pick Tool makes picking up and placing small pieces such as sequins and mini glue dots easy.  You can easily see what your grabbing and where you want to place it without your fingertips obstructing your view.

Here's what the inside looks like:

Adhere 3/4" x 4" strip of DSP near bottom edge of inside of card.

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Essential Tools:

Product List

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Clear Block C [118486]
Take Your Pick [144107]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]

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Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you're inspired to gather your supplies and get creative!  

Have a beautiful day!  😊  

Beverly J