Vintage Birthday

Good morning and welcome back to the inspiration blog.  I have a fun vintage birthday card this morning.  I used the Party Time Tails Stamps & Dies, which have so many cute vintage style images in a party theme.  I just love this little yellow kitty.

I started by stamping the chosen image on an A2 while panel, and colored with alcohol markers.  I die cut the colored image using the coordinating die.

Next, I used the Hand Torn Rectangle die set and die cut a piece of masking paper using one of the middle dies in the set.

I'm using this piece of masking paper to mask the center of the card panel so I can blend ink around the edges.

I'm using two colors of ink for the blending.  The top of the card is blended using Fairie Dust hybrid ink and the bottom of the card is blended with Parisian Purple with a very light hand.  It's a subtle difference, but I like the ombre effect.

Next, I cut the card panel down to 4" x 5.25", then embossed using the Perfect Petals 3D Embossing Folder.  This adds texture and some visual interest to an otherwise simple card panel.

I adhered the card panel to an A2 wisteria cardstock base.  I next added the diecut image using thin foam tape and just a little off center.  The sentiment is heat embossed Raven Ink and it's from the A to Z Sentiments stamp set.  I love this stamp set because the sentiments are lower case, which I think is so fun, and the font is beautiful.  This sentiment also allows the card to be used for any special occasion!  You can customize the inside sentiment for whatever special day is warranted.

To finish off the card, I tucked the sentiment strip up under the kitty's feet so it appears she's standing on it.  It gives the stamped image an anchor.  I adhered it with liquid adhesive to allow maneuverability.  Lastly, I added a splash of sequins for some shine and a little glimmer pen to the party hat and the balloon.

I hope you love the vintage look of this little party kitty.  She's so sweet.  Here's hoping you get a little time to be crafty today!

Hugs,   LeeAnn