25 Years Work Anniversary | Create A Smile | Avery Elle | Masculine Card

For hubby I always make an exception when it comes to special order for cards. Today is a card he needed for one of his employees 25th work anniversary. It's already been a while since the card was given, so it is safe to share now. 

For this card I went with bold and bright colours. I must admit that the Catherine Pooler inks are fabulous and that there is absolutely no need for re-stamping. The ink gives so good coverage in the first go. 

For the "fireworks" I have used a stamp set from German Create A Smile Stamps. Love their style and that they design nested dies perfect for the European standard card size A6.

For the sentiment I have combined three brands - US Avery Elle, Danish Three Scoops and Danish Gittes Eget Design.

I love to mix and match brands when making cards. I find it gives so many possibilities in the creative process.

I did really try not to make this card to "girlie" but hubby did say it was received with joy - as well as the gift basket. 

Happy summer, 

Pia

Puppy pic of the day,

If you are interested in the supplies I've used - they're listed below.

Click on the letters below the thumblink images to find where to shop: Hobbyboden.dk (HB), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Original brand/manufacturer (OB) or other etc. This is a kind service to you as I do not earn anything by doing this. These are not affiliated links.

4CC White A4 Cardstock 250 gm2, 200 sheets Shop at: MISC	Panduro Hobbykarton A4 BLACK 240g Shop at: MISC	MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Stamping Tool Shop at: HB | SSS
Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner Shop at: HB | SSS | OB	Tsukineko STAMP CLEANER Shop at: HB | SSS | MISC	Stamp Scrubber Pad Shop at: HB | SSS
Avery Elle COUNT ON IT clear stamps Shop at: OB	Create A Smile DOUBLE STITCHED RECTANGLES A6 Dies Shop at: HB | OB	Create A Smile HOCUS FOCUS clear stamps Shop at: OB
Gitte's Eget Design TILLYKKE MED DET HELE clear stamp Shop at: HB	Simple and Basic DOUBLE PIERCED RECTANGLE Die Set Shop at: HB	Three Scoops TILLYKKE MED... clear stamps Shop at: OB
Versafine ONYX BLACK Pigment Ink Shop at: HB | SSS	Catherine Pooler ORANGE TWIST Ink Pad Shop at: HB | OB	Catherine Pooler LIMONCELLO nk Pad Shop at: OB
Catherine Pooler MARDI GRAS Ink Pad Shop at: OB	Therm O Web PURPLE TAPE Easy Release Removable Shop at: SSS	Double sided tape 6mm (6x50m) Shop at: HB | MISC
3D Adhesive Squares 2mm Shop at: HB | MISC	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Sizzix Magnetic Platform for Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS
Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: HB | SSS	Martha Stewart Bone Folder Shop at: MISC

Mandala Maker | Congrats | Tillykke | Gina K. Designs

I really like it when the focus of the card is off center. This is something I often go for when creating cards. 

Her I have again used the Mandala Maker stamp set from Gina K. Designs. Such a lovely set! It's primarily intented to be used with the Wreath Builder Tool. But I don't have the Wreath Builder Tool. This card is done by hand using an acrylic block.

This card is a DT project for the Danish craft webshop Hobbyboden.dk

In the circular shape I have hand stamped all the little black dots. There is a dot in the stamp set which had a perfect fit. It's not a 100% perfect but hey, neither am I ;)

I love how crips my stamping gets when using VersaFine Onyx Black. Yummy!

The sentiment is Danish and means Congrats/Congratulations.

I really like how the purple colour gets a chance to shine and get all the attention. 

I have done a similar card which you can see HERE. 

Wishing you a great summer day,

Pia

Puppy pic of the day:

If you are interested in the supplies I've used - they're listed below.

Click on the letters below the thumblink images to find where to shop: Hobbyboden.dk (HB), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Original brand/manufacturer (OB) or other etc. This is a kind service to you as I do not earn anything by doing this. These are not affiliated links.

4CC White A4 Cardstock 250 gm2, 200 sheets Shop at: MISC	Catherine Pooler Acrylic Block Grid Round Shop at: HB | OB	Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner Shop at: HB | SSS | OB
Create A Smile DOUBLE STITCHED RECTANGLES A6 Dies Shop at: HB | OB	Gina K Designs MANDALA MAKER Clear Stamps Shop at: HB | SSS | OB	Gitte's Eget Design TILLYKKE MED DET HELE clear stamp Shop at: HB
Simon Says Stamp STITCHED CIRCLES Wafer Dies Shop at: SSS	Simple and Basic DOUBLE PIERCED RECTANGLE Die Set Shop at: HB	Versafine ONYX BLACK Pigment Ink Shop at: HB | SSS
Promarker AMETHYST Shop at: HB | MISC	Staedtler PIGMENT LINER FINELINER 308 box set Shop at: OB	Double sided tape 6mm (6x50m) Shop at: HB | MISC
3D Adhesive Squares 2mm Shop at: HB | MISC	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Sizzix Magnetic Platform for Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS
Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: HB | SSS	Martha Stewart Bone Folder Shop at: MISC

Mandala Maker | Gina K. Designs | Clean and Simple Card

Build your own mandala pattern, how cool is that!

The Mandala Maker stamp set from Gina K. Designs is so gorgeous and gives loads of possibilities to creation of many patterns. 

Here I am sharing a very simple card, where I have hand stamped the mandala pattern using an acrylic block. I have the round acrylic block from Catherine Pooler and simply love it. It has a groove on the side which makes is easy to hold. 

This card is a DT project for the Danish craft webshop Hobbyboden.dk

I have on purpose choosen to only use only colour. This way the little touch of colour gets a whole lot of attention. 

That's all for today. Hope you all are enjoying the summer. 

Pia

Puppy pic of the day: 

If you are interested in the supplies I've used - they're listed below.

Click on the letters below the thumblink images to find where to shop: Hobbyboden.dk (HB), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Original brand/manufacturer (OB) or other etc. This is a kind service to you as I do not earn anything by doing this. These are not affiliated links.

4CC White A4 Cardstock 250 gm2, 200 sheets Shop at: MISC	Catherine Pooler Acrylic Block Grid Round Shop at: HB | OB	Lawn Fawn STAMP SHAMMY Cleaner Shop at: HB | SSS | OB
Create A Smile DOUBLE STITCHED RECTANGLES A6 Dies Shop at: HB | OB	Gina K Designs MANDALA MAKER Clear Stamps Shop at: HB | SSS | OB	Simple and Basic DOUBLE PIERCED RECTANGLE Die Set Shop at: HB
Versafine ONYX BLACK Pigment Ink Shop at: HB | SSS	Promarker MINT GREEN Shop at: HB | MISC	Staedtler PIGMENT LINER FINELINER 308 box set Shop at: OB
Double sided tape 6mm (6x50m) Shop at: HB | MISC	3D Adhesive Squares 2mm Shop at: HB | MISC	Sizzix Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS
Sizzix Magnetic Platform for Big Shot Shop at: HB | SSS	Tim Holtz Tonic GUILLOTINE COMFORT PAPER TRIMMER Shop at: HB | SSS	Martha Stewart Bone Folder Shop at: MISC