Don't Sweat It!

Yesterday was my husband's birthday.  I thought long and hard about the card to make him, and this was the end result:

My husband, at 57, looks much more svelte than this man, but he does lift weights, so that was the inspiration behind this card.  The digi, from Make It Crafty,  is called 'Brian Lifting Weights'.  I colored it with Copic markers, using bright colors for the MIC bright challenge, and because birthday cards need to be bright and cheerful!

I used several sizes of a Spellbinders die on this.  Papers and studs are from Close To My Heart.  Sentiments are computer generated. 

Here's to another great year, sweetheart!

Make it Colorful Challenge -- Brights

Birthday Wishes

I have the good fortune of posting today for 3 Girl JAM.  It's always great fun to make something where I can showcase my favorite ribbons, lace, or jute products.  Today, it's all about crinkle ribbon.

I've been participating in The Outlawz Progressive Challenge each month this year.  I used the delightful free image sent me for today's card. This image is by Make It Crafty. If you haven't discovered Make It Crafty yet, you should.  I LOVE their images and tutorials.  Great stuff!

She's called "Wishful Asha," and I colored her with Copic markers. The card and sentiment tag were cut out on my Cricut Explore, using papers from Close To My Heart.  I wanted the image to really pop.  That's where the 3 Girl JAM ribbon came into play.  I used the blue from the Red, White, and Blue Bundle and, with 2-sided tape behind my image, pleated the ribbon all the way around the square to frame  it.  Last, but not least, there are 3 enamel dots from my stash.

There will be a new challenge starting Saturday on the 3 Girl JAM Challenge blog.  Stop by to check it out.

Do you want to buy some fantastic ribbon for yourself?  Use discount code JO10 at checkout for 10% off your entire order. Use code AUGUST to get the Caribbean Splash bundle for $1 with any purchase for a few more days. There will be a new special of the month starting September 1.  Check the 3 Girl JAM blog for details!  Whoop!

I'd like to enter this in the following Challenges:
The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge -- August
D.L. Art -- August Linky party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG