Now for the Birthday Boy

The Dinoroar stamp set is just so stinkin' cute to me. I like it a lot, and I'm not even a little boy! This card uses a lot of punches (yes, I am a punch junkie!) and was so quick to put together.  The part that took the longest was cutting out the T-Rex. He was stamped in Early Espresso on So Saffron cardstock, and colored with a Pear Pizzazz marker, leaving his belly untouched.

Stamps: Dinoroar, On Your Birthday
Cardstock: Whisper White, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Sahara Sand and Old Olive DSP (from the Paper Stacks)
Ink: Early Espresso, Soft Suede, and Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pads, Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Write Marker
Accessories: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Cupcake Builder Punch (clouds), Stampin' Sponges, Early Espresso 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, So Saffron Brads (Subtles Brad Pack), Stampin' Dimensionals

Having fun at the Stampin' Up! Regional in Phoenix today!!!

Pop-Up Stage, Inside

Here is what yesterday's dinosaur card looks like on the inside.  The Pterodactyl is "flying" on a thin strip of Window Sheet (acetate). When the card is opened, he just kind of bobs in the air....it's really too stinkin' cute! The acetate and clear mini glue dots are nearly invisible, so the effect is extra nice.  After today's Fancy Folds class, I added the pop-up grass patch (thanks, Diane, for the inspiration!).

My grandson is going to love this!

POP-UP STAGE TUTORIAL

Stamps: Dinoroar
Cardstock: Garden Green, Shimmery White, Woodland Walk DSP (retired), Sweet Pea DSP (retired)
Ink: Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Basic Gray, Early Espresso
Accessories: Window Sheet, Mini Glue Dots, Sticky Strip, Blender Pens

Dino-might Birthday Card

What a fun card to give a budding paleontologist for his or her birthday.  Any kid that is into dinosaurs is sure to love it. The inside is a pop-upstage card, following this tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers.  You'll have to come back tomorrow to see how cute the inside is!  This is the one of the cards we're making in the Fancy Folds class today.

Since I have no idea what color a Triceratops would have been (I'm old, but not that old!), I took liberties with the colors. :-)  The image was stamped on Shimmery White cardstock using Garden Green ink, then colored with a blender pen.  Lucky Limeade and Peach Parfait are the main colors, with a bit of Calypso Coral for the mouth.

Stamps: Dinoroar
Cardstock: Garden Green, Soft Suede, Very Vanilla, Shimmery White, Woodland Walk DSP (retired)
Ink: Garden Green, Lucky Limeade, Peach Parfait, Calypso Coral, Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Accessories: Neutrals Brads, Big Shot, Houndstooth embossing folder, Stampin' Dimensionals