I pulled out a Penny Black stamp that I have never used to make a birthday card for a friend. The stamp set, Charisma, had four floral images in vases, and I ended up making a set of four cards. It’s always good to have some CAS birthday cards on hand.
The card design is from Jill Foster, the card designer behind Penny Black. Her introductory videos are fabulous, and one series showcased a variety of designs.
I stamped all four images and colored them with Copic markers and then die cut them with the accompanying dies. I embossed a sheet of cardstock with the Penny Black Textured embossing folder, and then cut four strips with my paper cutter. I adhered them to the bottom of each card and added a narrow strip of white paper above them.
The sentiment from Penny Black’s Delightful Day was stamped in black.
One of these is off to NBUS, one to Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes, one to Penny Black Saturday Challenge: Anything Goes, and one to Addicted to Stamps and More: Birthdays.
A lovely set of birthday cards. What a versatile stamp set. The greeting says it all. The strip of embossing steps the card up another notch.
I have of late, been pulling out my embossing folders to step up some scrapbook layouts & cards.
Karen, I feel like a broken record. You make the prettiest CAS cards. I love your style and all of these cards! The texture at the base of the cards work so well. Thanks for taking the time to inspire and for joining us at Seize the Birthday!
Love all of these cards, Karen! They make for a great CAS design. I am especially admiring the way you colored your glass vases! That is not easy! Thanks for playing along with the Birthday Challenge on the Addicted to Stamps & More Blog. Cathy ATS&M DT
Again, fab cards every one. These designs would work well for all sorts of occasions, or even just on notelets.
I sometimes forget the impact a CAS card can have. These beautiful card have inspired me to pull out that set. The textured piece across the bottom is brilliant!
Beautiful cards – love the embossed border!
Thanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x
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