Snappy Bold Birthday

I love this stamp set! It came out about a year and a half ago. I'm a little slow sometimes, so I just got it. (Which means it will probably retire in January.) That's okay, though, it also comes with Santa hat and "jingle shells" stamps, so I should be able to get lots of use from it over the next two months. And it will be going in to my permanent collection.

This card is for a birthday club I belong to, "Bold Bright Birthdays." Each package is supposed to contain something we made which uses the Bold Bright family of colors from Stampin' Up. It's my least favorite color family, so these cards have been a real challenge for me. In this case, I new what stamp set I wanted to use, decided the crab should be Real Red and looked for a card sketch that would fit the image. I stumbled on a great book that I'll be giving as a Christmas gift, Cardmaking Sketchbook, this layout is from that book. I NEED that book!

Stamps: Crab and Company. Cardstock: Real Red textured cardstock, Yo Yo Yellow and Whisper White cardstock, Azure Designer Paper (retired). Ink: Stazon Black. Other: Bold Bright and Neutral Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Aqua Painter and Crystal Effects. The crystal effects don't show in the scan, they're on the crabs eyeballs.

Stampin' Up and Country Living magazine have teamed up again with a great holiday offer. Click on the My Stampin' Up Specials link for details of this adorable set - diecut chipboard and designer paper, cardstock, uncut designer paper, cord, adhesive, inks and stamps all together in one kit. If you'd like more information, please contact me. Also, watch for details on Stampin' Up's Holiday Extravaganza sale from November 26 to December 1.