Raccoon, Squirrel, and Mouse can’t wait to surprise their friend on his birthday! I wonder whose birthday it is…?
Surprise Party
The three adorable friends are from the 2020 stamp set, Special Someone. The stamp set is “Two-Step” stamping, where you layer a second stamp on top of the first stamp. Using my Stamparatus, insured the stamps would line up properly.
I began by stamping the detailed raccoon stamp in Early Espresso Ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Then, I stamped the solid raccoon stamp in Sahara Sand Ink on top of the first image.
The squirrel was first stamped in Soft Suede Ink, followed by Sahara Sand Ink, and the mouse was stamped in Memento Black Ink, followed by Smoky Slate Ink.
Raccoon wrote “Happy Birthday” in Early Espresso Ink, while Squirrel tied a Balmy Blue balloon to the tree branch with Linen Thread.
The branch was made with a die from the Seasonal Layers Die Set, and wood textured, Pressed Petals Designer Paper.
TIP: I layered it for thickness.
The scene is layered on Balmy Blue Cardstock, on a Crumb Cake card base.
Now, all they had to do was wait for their friend to arrive, yell “happy birthday,” and let the party begin!
They are excited to invite everyone at Seize the Birthday to their party.
Thanks for joining the party. Wishing you all a surprise birthday party this year!
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P.S. I just discovered a coordinating die set, Special Day Dies, will be released to customers February 4th, while supplies last. Demonstrators can purchase it now! No more fussy cutting these cute creatures!
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This is absolutely adorable! Thank you so much for sharing, and for giving your colors and branch tips, etc. I LOVE this card and made two to include in two orders of cards that I’m working on, and of course, I had to make one for myself to hold on to. Super cute and I’m super grateful for your sharing and details! Thanks! 🙂
Thank you for telling me, Donna. I’m so glad you enjoyed my card! I appreciate your nice comment!
Your card came out beautiful! Thanks for sharing
You are welcome, Sheila! Thank you for your nice comment!
Oh my gosh, this is just precious! Nicely done!
Thank you, Celeste! I’m so glad you like it!
Your cut out critters are so fun with the branch and balloon. Thanks for joining in at STB.
Thank you, Vicki! I hadn’t received the dies yet, so these critters are simply stamped. They are great both ways!
Happy New Year Su! Love your little critter card and the balloon tied to the tree! Very clever idea! So happy you joined us at Seize the Birthday!
Happy New Year, Nancy! I’m always happy to join your challenge!
Adorable card! You have the most amazing talent of taking simple images and making the most amazing designs! Thanks for sharing !
That’s such a nice compliment! Thank you, Rita!
So adorable!!!
Thank you, Cheryl! I’m so glad you like it.
What a sweet birthday card, Su. I love your story of the scene. Enjoy your day!
Thank you, Hilda! I love these little critters!