Sneak Peek - A Confetti Wishes Birthday

Today I'm sharing a card I made using the new Confetti Wishes paper from Close To My Heart Annual Inspirations book along with a few other new products that will be released in August.   This paper is so much fun!!

My great uncle turns 90 next week and his family is throwing a big party!  When I say '90' don't you dare think wheelchairs, nursing homes and canes!   He still lives at home, travels... ALOT and even has a cabin that he and his sons have been rebuilding up in Canada.  He is a World War II vet and always has lots of stories to share.  When people talk about favorite uncles, my Great Uncle Ed always come to mind.  I wish I could join in the party this weekend but I had other obligations already on my calendar.  So, I created this fun card to send him Birthday Wishes.


The printed paper is from the new Confetti Wishes paper.  Using the Artbooking cartridge, I cut the cupcake base from our new Canary Cardstock and the layer is cut from the new glitter paper from the new Purple Glitter Paper collection.  Nearly everything on this card is new product coming August 1with the exception of the Outdoor Denim Cardstock and the cupcake from Artbooking!

Recipe - 5x7 Card
Confetti Wishes (X7189B)
Thistle Cardstock (Z2640)
Canary Cardstock (Z2643)
Outdoor Denim Cardstock (Z2140)
Purple Glitter Paper (Z1992)
Stamp - Build A Cake (D1618)
White Enamel Stars (Z2010)
Artbooking Cricut Collection -  (Z1906)
 Cupcake = 3 1/2 " Icon<make a> and Icon<WISH>

My card is based on this sketch from Seize The Sketch

I will also enter this card into the Seize the Birthday Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!!

Comments

  1. Mona PendletonJuly 23, 2014 at 10:45 AM

    Super cute card Gina! The shimmery detail on the cupcakes looks fantastic! Thanks so much for joining along with Seize the Sketch!

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  2. BrendaxxJuly 24, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    Very pretty card! Love the shimmer on the cupcake&candle!

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  3. Krista Hershberger ---- Krista's Crafty with CTMHJuly 24, 2014 at 8:27 AM

    Adorable card Gina! Can't wait to play with new product! Geeat showcase of Confetti Wishes! :)

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  4. mauihumv@gmail.comJuly 24, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    Love the purple glitter paper...such a great card!!

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  5. NancyJuly 26, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    What a beautifully glittery cupcake...thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday and we hope you will play along again!

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  6. JoAnnJuly 28, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Love your glittery cupcake. Great take on the sketch. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

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  7. AprilJuly 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    I really love this new paper! Great use of the cupcake!

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  8. Lee Ann BarrettAugust 2, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Your glitter cupcake is so festive, Gina! What a perfect birthday card! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Seize the Sketch!

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  9. Jessi FoganAugust 3, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    90! What a milestone, and even better that he's still gallivanting all over :) Love the sparkle & the fabulous papers you've used - thank you SO much for coming to play with us at Seize the Sketch :)

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