One of my colleagues is celebrating a birthday today, so I created this fun card for her using SU!'s Big Bold Birthday set.I made the gifts by "kissing" the circular patterned stamp on to the gift box stamp, then stamping the gift box stamp on shimmery white paper. I added a tiny rhinestone where the gift box and the bow meet for a little dazzle.
The sentiment is stamped on a narrow strip of Certainly Celery cardstock that's placed under the patterned paper layer. No worries about lining up the sentiment.
I'm off to spend a rockin' evening with some girlfriends. We're heading to the Verizon Center to see The Police in concert!! I'll share my review of the show tomorrow if you're interested . . .
But, before I go, as promised, since my blog has reached the milestone of 50,000 visits, I have some blog candy to offer. No time to take a photo since I'm getting ready to leave, but here's what it will include:
- Fixings for fall fun: a 54 sheet pack of 4 1/2" 6 1/2" textured cardstock in earth tone colors plus a tube of self-adhesive fall leaves for decoration
- Beautiful bling: a jar of Martha Stewart's super fine glitter in Sterling and a box of flower jewels
- Stamps, stamps, stamps: seven packages of StudioG clear acrylic stamps (from AC Moore/Michaels), plus a square block for stamping with them
- Ribbon: three sampler spools of fun ribbon
- Clear container: 1 tall, clear paint can to carry it all (and to decorate, too)
If you'd like to win the blog candy, leave a comment on this post. If you want, you can share about a favorite concert you've attended (certainly not required, but fun to find out what everyone likes to listen to . . .) I'll select a winner on Thursday evening using a random number generator. Thanks so much for visiting Inking Aloud!
Materials Used:
Big Bold Birthday stamp set, Always Artichoke and Taken with Teal Classic inks, Always Artichoke, Taken with Teal, Certainly Celery, and Shimmery White cardstock, Petals & Paisleys and Certainly Celery Prints Series designer paper, word window punch, Certainly Celery grosgrain, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" square punches, dimensionals (Stampin' Up!); rhinestones (Walmart)
Hey Lori!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on that sketch!I like how you punched with the word window punch! Fantastic idea!
Believe it or not I've only been to two concerts...ever! HAHA! Saw Tim McGraw...oh so handsome!
Loved that pic of the Halloween garbed dog! I forwarded it to my dd as she dresses her dogs also for Halloweeen.
ReplyDeleteHave fun at the concert!
NancyS (momsnack)
Great card, as usual. The first concert I ever went to was the Police - Ghost in the Machine tour, early 80's. They were great then, but probably better now. Can't wait to hear about the show.
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Congrats on your milestone! Thanks for the opportunity to win the generous blog candy package. My favorite concert that I've gone to was years ago...Harry Connick, Jr. That boy can entertain. Hope you have fun and be safe. Lynnette
ReplyDeletea wonderful blog and candy, too? i must be in heaven! my favorite concert was chris tomlin's! he is an amazing singer-songwriter...such an awesome man of God.
ReplyDeletehope you have a ball at your concert, and thanks for the shot at some wonderful candy!
What a great card! I really like the layout and the colors. The last concert I went to was so long ago I doubt anyone would recognize the name of the artist!
ReplyDeletePlease post your review of the concert. I'm going next week!! One of the best concerts I've been to is Prince. Everybody was up dancing and he is just an amazing performer!
ReplyDeleteGreat card...the last concert I went to was about 2 weeks ago...Brad Paisley with Taylor Swift and Rodney Atkins...it was awesome!!
ReplyDeleteKelly S
The card is fabulous. I never have much luck with the "kissing" technique. Might have to try that again!
ReplyDeleteMy fave concert I have ever been to was the Rolling Stones quite a few years ago! ;) They put on a fantastic show!!
Congrats to you! The last concert I attended was Michael Buble`. earlier this year. He was awesome!
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Pat
Oh boy, do I ever love this card, Lori! Fantastic! Very unique and creative!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!! 50,000 hits Wowzer!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that B'day card,the way you did the flower in the present,that's awesome!!! Thanks for the chance at that awesome candy,I can just imagine how nice it is even though there's no pic.
It's AWESOME !!!!!! Thanks
The first band I ever saw in concert was Chicago -- and I went on to see them three more times as a preteen. Funny thing was, I didn't even like Chicago but it was the only band my parents would let me see! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog -- you have pushed me to be more creative.
Hi Lori!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the Police concert. I know I've enjoyed 'lurking' on your blog. you're incredibly talented-thanks for sharing. Can't really pick a favorite concert, but I would like to see the Beach Boys again, they are great!
--Lori
Great card and who doesn't like blog candy! That is one set on my wish list!!! Thanks for sharing the card and the treats!
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I don't really have a favorite concert, but I do have a favorite location. I went to a show at Red Rocks, just outside Denver Colorado, and while the show was so-so, the scenery was breathtaking. If you ever get a chance to go to Colorado, check it out. You won't be disappointed.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity for some "candy"!
Stephanie Taylor
Congrats on all your hits. I love the card. I have that window punch and I always forget to try and find words that fit in it. Thanks for the reminder! The last concert I went to was this summer - K.C. and the Sunshine Band. It was outdoors and rained almost the entire time but my friend and I had a blast and danced through the whole concert. He's such a great performer and the rest of the band was awesome! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeletereally cute card. I'm sure your friend will love it. I am not a concert goer and haven't been to one in ages. I think the last concert I went to was with my daughter and I took her to see Amy Grant.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to you. Please let us know how your concert was. My first concert was to Moist. Now where did they go to? LOL Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch...like the use of the window punch..pretty papers and great stamps...Beautiful Card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to WIN your blog candy.
I have only been to a few concerts[years ago]..my favorite was "Kenny Rogers"
This is a really cute card, love the kissing technique you did on the gift boxes! Wow, Congrats on your hits! We took our 4 yr old son to see Kenny Chesney with Pat Green & Sugarland. My son got an autograph & a pic taken with Pat Green. He had such a blast! ;)
ReplyDeleteMy DH and I just went to the Lettermen concert in Myrtle Beach in Aug. and loved it. Guess that ages us, doesn't it. We plan to go to it next year also, it was that good!!!
ReplyDeletethanks so much.
Cheryl Sims
Congrats on all the posts!!! Hope you have a great time at the concert!! have fun !!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the sketch!!! I had fun with that one myself! I hope you all have a great time at the concert! I havn't beent o many concerts by my fav so far was Tim McGraw back before he was well known.
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Beautiful card! And I'm embarassed to say I went to a Milli Vanilli concert in high school! I should get my money back for that one.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 50,000 hits! Enjoy the show! One of my favorite concerts is Neil Young. Me and my DH are big fans and we love to see him whenever he is in town.
ReplyDeleteLove your card! And gosh...I haven't been to a concert in so long I can't remember. I think the last one must have been Brooks & Dunn.
ReplyDeleteGreat card!!! I have not been to a concert in years. I think the last one I went to was Audio Adrenaline. Thanks for the great blog!
ReplyDeleteHow super fun! (Both the concert and the blog candy...)
ReplyDeleteNot the same kind of concert, but I did see the Boston Pops on the Fourth of July a few years ago and that was *amazing*!!!
Congrats on the 50K mark!! My first concert was The Who wayyy back in the 70's. My last one earlier this year was Randy Travis (love him!) and I'm hoping my next one is Celine Dion is Vegas before the end of the year - just have to convince my hubby!! :-)
ReplyDeleteTracy Smith, crazyforsu@aol.com
Love your cards! They are incredibly artistic and show a fine sense of color selection.
ReplyDeleteThe most recent concert I attended was Genesis. It was fabulous!! We had great seats and the guys never sounded better. There was no signs of age! They jammed, they jumped, they played for 3 hours! I was thrilled to hear them together again.
Good luck with your blog!
peace,
Tammy
Would you believe I have never been to a concert ? Sure hope you have fun at the concert!! Hugs n' Stuff, Lynne
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the concert. I had a blast at the Green Day concert a few years ago. Perhaps the best I've been to.
ReplyDeleteGREAT card! I bet she'll love receiving it!! Thanks for the chance to win blog candy! The first concert I ever saw was a Monsters of Rock back in '87. Oh my, it was 9 hours of huge bands - Van Halen was the final show.
ReplyDeletecute card. I enjoy looking at your efforts and getting inspiration for my own crafting. And blog candy, to boot!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lori-
ReplyDeleteThe card is great--as usual! I love the ways you use the word window punch! You know that I LOVED the Police, since I sat next to you! But like I told you, The Wiggles were great too ;)
I am so glad you are a SISTAH!! I am luvin your samples! Congrats on the 50,000 hits!! I have to tell you the BEST concert I ever went to was forever & a day a go..........Pearl Jam, Nirvana, & Red Hot Chili Peppers!!! Luved it!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! This is wonderful candy!!! My favorite concert was Yanni! Believe it or not! I didn't think I even liked him, but went because we had free tickets. It was so awesome and we now have all his CD's!!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Cheryl KVD
Hello Lori,
ReplyDeletei alwyas love what you make... especially the beautiful card i got once from you :-)
since we moved to the states i havent been to a concert - i think the last concert i was, was a german singer and bonjovi :-)
claudiafromgermany
We saw Madeleine Peyroux this summer at the Jazz festival summer concert series at Chateau Saint-Michelle winery in Woodinville....she is amazing and a fabulous artist!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great giveaway! I love your blog and it's no wonder you have had a ton of success. I have wanted that birthday set but haven'be been sure about it.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great day!
Congrats Lori on your blog hits.
ReplyDeleteYou have a gret blog. Great candy too. Since you are going to see Police in concert, my best concert was "Sting" here in Ct at the Mohegan Casino. He was fabulous
and too cute. Barb
Hey Lori!!
ReplyDeleteYou're never going to guess who I saw when I headed out West to see my dad... Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband! It was a great show!
Congrats on the blog milestone, you're famous!
Beautiful cards! I've bookmarked your site for daily perusal!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite concert was U2 Vertigo. DH took me for my birthday and it was fabulous!!
Michelle
m6wilwand@netzero.net
The Police..am I jealous??!
ReplyDeleteAges since i've seen anyone in concert, no tickets for Led Zeppelin either! My best concert ever was Suzanne Vega i think, in a small concert in Poole, England. She was ethereal.
First concert was Aha??!! Did Aha ever hit the States? Took me ages to get my Mum to let me go!
Super great card ~ love the use of the word window punch.
ReplyDeleteWow, what awesome blog candy!!
Congrats on the 50K blog. The last concert I went to was Hootie & The Blowfish at Wolf Trap over the summer. It's only the fourth time my favorite guy and I have seen 'em.
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