Fluttering Garden Alternative Card using AHSC # 674

A close friend requested that I create multiple birthday and anniversary cards over the next few months. Isn't it wonderful to have friends like her who think ahead? It feels refreshing and really simplifies my life.

I'm beginning this project by creating an Anniversary Card based on the sketch from AHSC #674. I really like that the sketch incorporates scraps—you know, those small pieces that linger on your desk and you're unsure whether to discard or save them. Because I had a few scraps remaining from my March Paper Pumpkin kit, this sketch motivated me to put them to use    

 Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge 674

Here's My Card: 

Supplies and Instructions: 

Stamp Sets and Dies:

• Fluttering Hummingbird Stamp artwork from the March 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit for sentiment on front and hummingbird inside and back of card. 
• Here's to Love (sentiment) (R)#161737
• Stylish Shape Dies #159183 for sentiment strip

Cardstock and Designer Papers:

• Ephemera, Gems, card base and envelopes from the March 2026 Paper Pumpkin kit called Fluttering Garden
• Pool Party matte 4 x 5 1/4" and strip taken from center of this piece for the Anniversary sentiment strip
• Pool Party Envelope cut down to make strips with white floral images (5 at 1/2" x 2 3/4")
• Basic Gray strips (4) embossed as a solid matte then cut to 1/2" x 2 1/2" 
• Basic White 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" for matte the strips are adhered to. This keeps them all pasted at the same heights.
• Basic White matte for inside card 3 3/4" x 5" stamped with sentiment and hummingbird
• Matte in coordinating color 4" x 5 1/4" from Illustrated Illusions paper 

The white matte is made from the backside of one of the PP kit grey card bases, trimmed to the right size for layering. Although it's somewhat difficult to notice in the photo, I applied blender brushes and Pool Party ink to the upper part of this matte to form clouds and integrate the background into the overall design.  

Ink and Blends:

• Momento Black Ink for hummingbird images
• Pool Party - for blending 
• Pebbled Path for Sentiments 
• Stampin Blends for colouring humminbird inside card: Dark and Light Petal Pink, Mint Macaroon, SU600 for beak and claws, Purple Posie

Accessories:

• Forest 3D Embossing Folder for card layer 
• Dimensionals 
• Gems from PP kit sparkly gold clear gems 
• Wink of Stella brushed on Hummingbird Ephemera on front 
• Ephemera from PP kit  

Well that's it for this week's challenge card.  Hope you liked it and will come for another visit.  Please leave me a comment if you liked this card or have any questions about how it's made. 

HAPPY STAMPING!
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Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

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Seagull Anniversary Card - AHSC #619

 Here is this week's Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge:

Click here to visit the AHSC #619

Here's My Card: 

This sketch gave me a chance to use my Friendly Seagulls Stamp set that I got for free during Sale-A-Bration.  

What a fun stamp set.  This little beachy scene came together so quickly to create this fun anniversary card.  I love the sentiments and all the images! 

Stamps and Dies: 

• Friendly Seagulls #164961 SU
• Love Birds AIC S27 

Cardstock and DSP:

• Boho Blue 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" card base scored at 4 1/4
• Basic White Strip 2 3/8" x 5 1/2" and 5 1/4" x 4" for inside 
• Pecan Pie two strips 5 1/2" x 1/2" 

Ink:

• Momento Black 
• Pecan Pie for sentiments and shells
• Crumb Cake sand 
• Balmy Blue for sky
• Poppy Parade, Mango Melody, Gray Granite Light/Dark Stampin' Blends

Accessories: 

• Tom Bow Glue
• Dimensionals 

Thanks for visiting my blog and checking out my card design for this challenge.  I hope you were inspired and if so please leave me a note, I'd love to hear from you. 

March 13th Update:

Just a wee update on last week's card sketch for Atlantic Hearts sketch challenge.  I was thrilled when I found out this morning that the Design Team at Atlantic  Hearts Sketch Challenge site, chosen my card along with ones from Christy Stanford and Deborah Wheeler for the Top 3 at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #619.  A pleasure to join these ladies and to participate.  Awesome!  

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006

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