I have such a fun clean-and-simple card to show you today! It's rare that I create anything that really tickles me, but I have to confess, I patted myself on the back after this one. Of course, now, after giving it that big build-up, you might take a look at it and think, "Meh." That's fine, but just don't tell me and rain on my parade (because life's candy and the sun's a ball of BUTTAH!).
The new MILESTONE MARKERS stamp set from Taylored Expressions is perfect for celebrating those big dates in a person's life: birthdays, anniversarys, etc. It's got all of the major numbers like 25, 30, 40, 50, etc., and if you pair it with the new Poster Graphic Numbers or Whimsey #s dies, you can use it to celebrate those 'minor' special days, too. It also has some really cute sentiments like "... is the new ...", as in "50 ... is the new... 30" which are definitely going to come in handy.
This April, my husband will be turning 45; he was only 20 when we met a few years back... Anyway, in thinking about that particular number, my old, vinyl singles that I used to buy at Woolco for $1.00 came to mind. I had quite the eclectic collection (I started it when I was 4 or 5, wanting to be like my big sister who is 10 years older than me). Some of the titles I had include 'Margaritaville' by Jimmy Buffett, 'I'm Your Boogie Man' by KC and the Sunshine Band, 'Love Will Keep Us Together' by The Captain & Tenielle, 'Daytime Friends and Nightime Lovers' by Kenny Rogers, and 'DaDooRunRun' by Shaun Cassidy; don't judge me! With those spinning through my head, I came up with this:
I stamped the 'look who's turning' sentiment from Milestone Markers in red ink on to Choice Snow White Card Stock, and die cut '45' in red cardstock using the new Poster Graphic Numbers Taylored Dies. Then, with a tiny bit of black cardstock, a rainbow of patterned papers from Simple Stories' SN@P! Color Vibe 6x6 pad, a couple of circle punches, and a standard hole punch, I scattered half a dozen minature 45 rpm records. The records were popped up on foam tape - see:
Be sure to visit my fellow Baker's Dozen teammates to see more Sneak Peeks of the February TE release (release day is tomorrow - only one more sleep!). They've come up with so many gorgeous creations, it's a feast for your peepers!
- Carole Burrage
- Charmaine Ikach
- Jen Shults
- Kerri Michaud
- Lynnette Kauffman
- Sankari Wegman
- Shannon White
- Shelly Mercado
- Stephanie Kraft
- Tammie Edgerton
- Taylor VanBruggen
- Wanda Guess
And, because I can't resist...
Supplies Used:
From Taylored Expressions: Milestone Markers stamp set; Poster Graphic Numbers Die set; Choice Snow White Cardstock; Simple Stories SN@P! Color Vibe patterned paper pad, foam tape
Other: Pure Poppy & True Black cardstock (PTI), Real Red ink (SU!), Circle punches (Paper Shapers), Corner Chomper
Such a clever card. Love it!
Posted by: Elizabeth Garcia | February 06, 2013 at 10:01 AM
Cute cute cute! Love it!
Posted by: Libby | February 06, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Now who's little miss clever?! You rocked it...pun fully intended, girlie!
I can't wait til you send ME this card in a couple years.
Posted by: Amy Rohl | February 06, 2013 at 10:04 AM
I can't tell you how much I LOVE this card! Oh my my my! So cute and clever!!
Posted by: Jami | February 06, 2013 at 10:09 AM
Wow! One of the cutest cards I have seen in a long time!!! Love it!
Posted by: Angela Bear | February 06, 2013 at 10:25 AM
OH EM GEE!! Dude, I am in LOVE with this project!! It should have been submitted to the recent Birthday Celebrations call that passed on Monday. Ugh!! Seriously, using the 45's is downright GENIUS!! Oh, and thanks for making me feel like an old bat - you were listening to all of those songs when you were 5 - I was in high school!! LOL And all were my faves, too. I think we are twins, separated at birth - only 10 years apart!! Miss you, boo!! XOXO
Posted by: Karolyn Loncon | February 06, 2013 at 10:29 AM
Love it! So clever - too bad I'm turning 46 this year! lol!
Posted by: Ardyth | February 06, 2013 at 10:53 AM
LOVE THIS!!!!!
Posted by: Tracy Clemente | February 06, 2013 at 11:17 AM
G. Nyus. Perfection.
Posted by: Richard | February 06, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Great card! I love the idea of using the 45s on this card and I do remember having owned some of those same ones (I wonder where those went?).
Posted by: Cindi Flass | February 06, 2013 at 11:45 AM
This is just the bomb!
Posted by: LeAnne | February 06, 2013 at 12:05 PM
This is so clever!!! I just love it and I'm sure your hubby will too:)
Posted by: Kerri M. | February 06, 2013 at 01:19 PM
OMGoodness Soo Darned Clever Carole!! I'd be patting you on the back too! 8-) Your Hubby is going to Love this for sure!!
Big Hugs
Shannon
P.S. LOVE the film clip from Funny Girl! That is one of my Most Favorite of her Songs to Sing.. ( Barbara is one of the singers I grew up listening too, Dad was a big fan! ) And yes I did sing along with the clip just now! LOL 8-)
Posted by: Shannon White | February 06, 2013 at 07:19 PM
Oh, aren't you a smarty pants!!! Love those records!!!
Posted by: Debbie Carriere | February 06, 2013 at 07:25 PM
Oh I just love your card!! Boy did you bring me back to when I was 14. I had all those records too!! It's funny what a small world we live in. LOL
Posted by: Sabrina Radican | February 07, 2013 at 06:58 AM
HEY! This card is the best thing ever! What a fabulous idea! You clever minx!! Now I wanna rock-n-roll all night (and party every day)! Thanks for the smiles!
Posted by: Wanda G (stampcat) | February 07, 2013 at 12:40 PM
"Yeah, my heart stood still....Yeah, her name was Jill..."
LOVE it! Those records are fabulous!
Posted by: Carolyn King | February 13, 2013 at 08:08 AM