Celebrate Today – SIP 13, NBUS 5 & SSSMC

Hello Friends! We are at hump day already! Short weeks are wonderful! I’ve been in birthday card mode lately so the challenge over at Stamp, Ink, Paper this week is right up my alley…birthdays!!

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Celebrate Today - SIP 13, NBUS 5 & SSSMC I have had this stamp set, Celebrate Today by Stampin’ Up! since it first came out and have never used it. I kept passing it up because the balloons just seemed to be scaled too big. Today I have proved myself wrong. The scale is really cute.

I really enjoyed mixing colors and patterns. I tried to add a third color but in the end left it with two. Lost Lagoon and Daffodil Delight really seem to compliment each other well. I had fun playing with all the bitty dies and stamps in this set. I have to remember that bow, I’m sure it will come in handy!

Celebrate Today - SIP 13, NBUS 5 & SSSMC I just happened to have bits of baker’s twine in today’s colors as well…okay, I have to admit that the blue baker’s twine is really Bermuda Bay, but shhhh, don’t tell anyone 🙂

Bitty pearls are the perfect accent for the bitty bows!!

In case you think I went bonkers and forgot part of my sentiment, I decided to mix it up and continue the thought onto the inside of the card…

Celebrate Today - SIP 13, NBUS 5 & SSSMC

I’m keeping it short and to the point today!!

Thanks to my friend Sandy, I know that my creation also fits within the criteria of two other challenges so I am linking up with Darnell’s NBUS Challenge #5 (Never Before Used Schtuff) as well as the Simon Says Stamps Monday challenge, which is to stamp and punch or die cut.

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Linking up to three challenges at once is hard work…I’m worn out!!

Wishing you joy and blessings!

Products Used:

Cardstock: Stamper’s Select White by Papertrey Ink; Lost Lagoon & Daffodil Delight by Stampin’ Up!

Pattern Paper: 2014-16 In Color Designer Series Paper Stack by Stampin’ Up!

Ink: Lost Lagoon & Daffodil Delight by Stampin’ Up!; Versamark

Stamps:  Celebrate Today by Stampin’ Up!

Dies: Celebrate Today and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!

Tools:  MISTI; Stampin’ Trimmer Rotary Addition; White Embossing Powder and Heat Tool by Stampin’ Up!

Embellishments: Bermuda Bay and Daffodil Delight Twine and Pearl Basic Jewels by Stampin’ Up!

2 comments

  1. Darnell says:

    Shannon, it was wonderful to see you back for NBUS Challenge #5! I remember when you stopped in for #3! This balloon card and festive envelope and delightful and, once again, you have inspired me with your color choices. I have a fondness for Lost Lagoon, but I’ve not yet used it with the Daffodil and I love them together! I really appreciate that you played along and I apologize that it has taken me so long to visit and comment on your entry! Enjoy your day and come back soon! Hugs, Darnell

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