A Very Sweet Birthday Wish

I have a card for a much brighter occasion today than yesterdays post, a Birthday!  It uses the very sweet Flower Cupcake with a Butterfly Image from Paper Cupcakes.  I just had to use bright colours and you can't not use Yellow when wanting a Cheery Bright and Happy Card now can you?

Digi Image: Flower Cupcake with a Butterfly from Paper Cupcakes

Stamps: Sentiment from Unity June KOTM, Small Butterfly from Stampin' Up!

Paper: Sweet Fairy Collection by Prima Marketing, Lifes Good by Echo Park

Cardstock: by Stampin' Up! Colours/Ink: Tria Markers used on both Butterflies, Sentiment Stamped with SU Basic Black

Other: Spellbinders Scallop Circle Die, Leaves from 2 Step Bird Punch by SU, Daffodil Delight Taffeta Ribbon by SU,

Button, Paper Flowers, Twine, and Rhinestones all from my Stash.

There are lots of layers in this card today (although you may not be able to see them in the photo) as I have chosen to play along with the There is Magic In The Air - Let's Layer Challenge. The cake alone has four not including the flower on top. Overall not counting the base card I have at least six. I was quite happy with how the paper pieced and layered cupcake turned out on this card.

A sweet image, A sweet Sentiment and there you have it a Very Sweet Birthday Card.

I am also entering this card in the

All Sorts Challenge Blog - Week 113 Free and Easy Challenge
Anything Goes Challenge Blog - #46 Pick of the Bunch Flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Just Like Nana used to Grow!

These beautiful hydrangea's are just like my Nana used to grow, well almost!  The only difference is her's were real in the garden and mine can only be admired on a card.  I just love this Hydrangea Stamp from Stampin' Up! it is one of my favorite go to stamps cos it is so versatile and I love colouring it in.

Upon getting my new Tria Markers earlier this week I immediately reached for this stamp to make up a couple of birthday cards.  Colouring in really is wonderful therapy.   

My first card also followed the Magical Monday sketch over at - There is Magic in the Air with Paper Cupcake Stamps Challenge Blog.  All items used except the flower bling and Tria Markers are from SU. 

My second card is made as a 50th Birthday Card.  I love the combination of colours on this one.   I used another piece of my Basic Grey Leftovers which was the same one I used for yesterdays Put On Your Party Dress Card for the Unity Friday Friends with Flair.  The Sentiment is using my Just Rite Special Occassions Font and Circle Stamper.

It turns out I will be doing a bit of crafting this weekend after all as we recieved some sad news yesterday that my Brother In Law's Mother had passed away in her sleep, so a couple of Sympathy Cards will be required.  Our deepest sympathies go out to Scott, his Step Father Toby and all the family, we are truly sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time as we know her sudden and unexpected  passing would have come as a shock to you all. 

After recieving this news I visited a blog where a card read : - Nothing is worth More Than Today.  (Thanks for sharing Erin).  How true as we never know what tommorrow may bring.  Be sure to give all those you care about a big hug and tell them that you love them today and everyday.

Sending hugs your way today!  Thanks for being my blog buddy!