Sunday, September 4, 2011

PIGGY BANK BIRTHDAY CARD

I made this birthday card for my niece Josie who just turned 11. I used one of my favorite new sets from the catalog called Button Buddies. This is one of 3 sets that I earned for FREE because I got a new recruit during a Convention Challenge! Someone said that free stamps stamp better, and I have to  say, I agree! When I first saw this cute little pig, I thought of a piggy bank. It was a little challenging getting the money to fit though. I made a little belly band for the bills and made it as snug as I could. I attached it to  the stamped pig image and stamped another pig, cut it out, added a little curly tail, and attached it using 3 stacked dimensionals on each side. I recently watched the Workshop Wow DVD that I got at Memento Mall, and one of the clever demonstrators showed how to make a rectangle border. I used the Scallop Squares Duo Die and cut out two squares. I layered one on top of the other and covered up the seam with ribbon. Thanks for coming by and stop back tomorrow! Good night!

Supplies used for this card: Button Buddies, On Your Birthday, Spooky Bingo Bits Stamp Sets.
Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo Stamp Pads.
Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Melon Mambo Cardstock. Brights DSP Stack.
Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo Scallop Dots Ribbon. Subtles Buttons.
Scallop Oval, Large Oval Punches.
Big Shot Die Cutting System. Scallop Squares Duo Die. Dimensionals. SNAIL.

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