Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator Libby Fens offering original and creative paper crafting projects. I host monthly Card Buffets, specialty classes and weekly inspiration for card making.

Party Pop-Up Thinlits

GDP Birthday

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Quick share today!

I ran across Global Design Project’s new color challenge –

Some really cool colors! Fun. Bright. Great for a birthday card!!!

I created this in a jiffy –

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I love it! So happy. So fun! So cheery. So BIRTHDAY!

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And, when you open it, a nifty window card!

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See what I mean?

I used some Envelope Liner Paper (yes, remember that stuff?) for the front DSP pattern. And, some really pretty Sale-a-Bration ribbon for the cake plate tie. That was just the right addition for the card!

I hope you like it! I love to read your comments!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Pink Party Pop-Up Birthday

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This is the last of the three post for today! And, the most important.

Today is my daughter’s birthday!

H A P P Y   B I R T H D A Y   H I L L A R Y !!!!!

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This is her and I back in May. Such a cute picture!

And, it wouldn’t be as special of a birthday without a handmade card from mom –

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Pretty. Pretty. Pretty! Wouldn’t you agree?

And, involves no stamping either!

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This silver doily really make this card! And, makes it hard to photograph! Ugh….but, you get the idea here.

Looking closely, you can see that the inside of the card matches the outside too!

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The finishing touch was the bow!

It’s just simple a wonderful card for a simply wonderful daughter!

Happiest of Birthdays my dear Hillary! I hope you have a great day! Lots of love to you!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Green and Gold HI

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

I have a great card share today inspired by Freshly Made Sketches –

Nice, simple, clean sketch.

I had been playing around with stamping balloons to give a dark to light color effect, a sort of ombre look. I inked up my stamp and stamped it three times – at the top, middle of the paper and towards the bottom. I loved the end result, but had the stamped panel just sitting on my desk.

Until I saw this sketch. I couldn’t just cut this up randomly and ruin all my hard work. This panel took a few tries.

This is what I did with it, minimal trimming of course –

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I love it! And since it has gold accents, I created an envelope liner for the card too –

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What I trimmed off the side I used for the interior of the card. Can’t waste anything! Speaking of which, the H I came from the Party Pop-Up Thinlits letters that get cut out.

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All in all, this little card is a stunning beauty!

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I can not wait to give this to someone. It’s sure to brighten anyones day!

It’d brighten my day if you left some thoughts on my green and Gold Hi!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Six Balloon Hip Hip Hooray

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It’s Friday. No four cards. No five cards. One card. Six balloons.

You see, I had something else in mind. I saw this sketch over at Try Stampin’ or not On Tuesday –

…..and I decided to run with it. This is a wonderful sketch, after a flipped it for my design.

I had a thought of this combination. The Balloon Bouquet Punch and the Party Pop-Up Thinlits –

libbystamps, Stampin Up, Party Pop-Up Thinlits, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Schoolhouse DSP, Gold Foil Sheets, Big Shot Die Brush, Right? It’s quite fun, isn’t it? Very party-like!

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This Gold Foil is always a problem to photograph. I think you get the picture here though!

I decided to make the words stand out more by putting solid colored card stock behind them. It works really nice to make the point.

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The overall card is totally fun. A party on a card!

Although the card design was inspired by a sketch, the meaning was driven from an important milestone. My husband got another clean bill of health, six years out. Reason to celebrate. Reason to have a party on a card. Reason to feel blessed.

So. Now you have a sketch, a card and a reason. I’d love to read what you think of my card share today!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Four Card Friday

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Lol. I know, I’ve done ‘Five Card Friday’, but, I only had four things to share today.

Last week I was able to join another demonstrator at her classes. It was so much fun!!! As a demonstrator myself, I find that I’m always hosting classes and I never get to go and stamps for myself. This year I have decided that I need that kind of time too. So, I’ve been getting together with friends to ‘stamp and chat’ and hang out and stamp. All for me!

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This was the fun! What I really liked about this class – some of the cards we made were products I have, but have not used.

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This Just For You card, I was concerned that the large stamp would not stamp an even image. However, we stamped this image at the class and didn’t even use a mat under the card stock! It stamped beautifully as you can see. (This card inspired me to create this card.)

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And, we even stamped the inside of the card too!!! Something I rarely think about doing.

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I can not tell you how un’bear’ably cute this little guy is on this card! Once again, I haven’t used this adorable stamp set and framelits. It’s a definite go for my next Card Buffet!

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This is simply a fun birthday card.

Wait for it………

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You open it!

Now this card uses the pop up dies like they should be used! So it pops when you open it! How cool is that? It is a bit tricky to adhere the inside to where it ‘pops’ correctly, mine, I’m a little off. Oh well.

And, lastly, these little treat holders –

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I loved them! And, best of all, Clearance Rack!! Stamps used are from the current Sale-a-Bration offerings. Great idea!

So much fun to just go stamp where everything is ready for me to make! Looking forward to more of these this year.

For me, it’s back to class prep. I have a specialty class this weekend that I’m super excited for. Check out my Facebook page later in the day – I’ll post the projects.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Five Card Friday, 2

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I had to number these, or they’d all be called the exact same thing. Can’t have that.

So. Yes. Five cards. Today is my mother-in-law’s birthday, so why not feature five feminine, of sorts, birthday cards for her!?!?

These are my creations this time. Some you’ve seen, some you have not.

I’ll start with a new one –

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I love the versatility of this Party Pop-Up Thinlits set. Here, I put it on the front, instead of the inside.

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This is quite sweet. This Rose Garden Thinlits is one of the best items on the new catalog. I featured it here if you’d like the details on it.

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This one is bold and not necessarily feminine, but I love it anyway! Once again, I used those Party Pop-Up Thinlits on the front of a card. More about this can be seen here.

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I love this one because of the sentiment. It’s perfect for anyone over the age of 29! I did add the Metallic Foil Doily to this version. Where as here, I did not. I like the doily. It adds even more emphasis on the age!

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This little beauty says it all. I’ll feature it later in the week. This stamp set is a must have! It can be yours for free when you purchase $50 (USD) because it’s Sale-a-Bration time!!!

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And, now all together. Five Card Friday, 2.

Have a wonderful Birthday mom!

Lovely set of versatile cards, right? Leave a comment – I’d love to read what you think!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Can You Birthday It?

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Gettin’ back in the swing of things and I have a Card Buffet this weekend.

I’m still trying to design the cards, I know, a little behind. What can I say?

I love a lot of the new stuff from the Occasions Mini. I’m just in a creative funk about designing. I’ve used lots of challenges to nudge me along. Today is no different.

BTW, who doesn’t like a black and white birthday card? Over at Can You Case It, it’s their third birthday.

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So, that black tie birthday prompted me to create this –

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Fancy smancy I’d say! I modified the candle on the cake top for their ‘third birthday”! Did you notice?

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I used some fun elements here. Party Pop-Up Thinlits, (retired) Black Glimmer Paper, Silver Fancy Foil Vellum, and this Color Me Irresistible Specialty DSP that I’ve never even used! Together all these elements made for a very striking ‘black tie’ card!

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Congratulations again to Can You Case It! Keep up the great sketches and challenges to spark our creativity and help us out when we’re in a funk!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Bright Brotherly Birthday

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Got a quick share as I’m working this deadline…..

I really like these colors at Always Playing with Paper.

Bright. Fun. Masculine. It’s perfect because my brother has his birthday in a few days.

I decided to play around with this new Party Pop Up Thinlits Dies. I decided to go simple here. It is after all, for my brother. No frill needed.

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See, simple to the point. I liked the added layers of the cake.

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The gold foil circle was hard to photograph. In person, it’s really a nice addition to the card. It make the candles stand out.

This is a fun card that took no time at all to create. And, there’s NO stampin’ here. Well, on the inside there is……These new dies are totally fun!

They are quickly becoming a favorite!

I’d love to hear what you think!

Happy Stampin’
Libby

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