Get Your Party Hats On!

Ok. So, I have to admit -- I don't know anyone who's turning 8. I'm such a dork. I found these huge number brads and wanted to try them out with some of the birthday images from Kim Hughes' U R A Hoot set. So... I stamped and cut the birthday hat... and I liked the curve of the hat paired with the curve on the #8.

I think I've got a serious problem too. I like to make cards, but I like to hoard them! So... it kind of works out well that I don't have anyone who needs this card. But... isn't that the whole point of this craft? Making cards to give away? Hmm.... Anyone else have this problem?

Supplies:

Stamps:
- (sentiment & party hat) U R A Hoot by Kim Hughes for Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Graphite Black Brilliance

Paper:
- Classic Orange, Baby Blue Dark, & Black Prismatic card stock by Prism
- small scraps of white card stock

Accessories
- Cuttlebug Number Collage embossing folder by Provo Craft
- Small circle punch by EK Success
- American Crafts Occasions "celebrate" ribbon
- Lucky Number Big Metal Brads by Around the Block
- Copic Markers
- paper piercing tools

Tips:
* Cut several small circles and adhere them behind your stamped panel to create a scalloped edge.

* Color in the centers of some of the letters in your sentiment to give it some visual interest.

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If you would like to see more birthday card ideas, click on the "Bloggers Challenge" icon on my sidebar. All of the girls took this challenge with stride!