Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Shimmerz Blog's Birthday

I made two birthday cards, both using the new Bo Bunny "It's My Party" collection papers & stickers. For the first card, I die-cut a candle out of cardstock and acetate using an AccuCut die. The cardstock is the wax part of the candle and the acetate became the flame. I painted the acetate flame with Mello Yello Blingz on both sides. I then used dimensional adhesive so the candle would pop right off the page.


On my second card, I also used dimensional adhesive, this time with the EK Success Powder tool. It allows flat stickers to pop off the page. For added interest, I painted the gift with Mello Yello Blingz.



Supplies:
Stamps: Happy Birthday (Kim Hughes Collection @ Cornish Heritage Farms)
Paper: It's My Party PP (BoBunny); Canvas & Smoothies CS (Bazzill)
Paint/Ink: Mello Yello Blingz (Shimmering Products); Lady Bug Memento Ink (Tsukineko)
Accessories: It's My Party Stickers (BoBunny); Corner Rounder Punch & Powder Tool (EK Success); Candle Die (AccuCut); Dimensional Adhesive (3L)


Speaking of birthdays, it's my sister's birthday (Happy 35th, Kris!) and my blog's birthday too! Be sure to stop back here starting on Monday for a birthday blog candy with a cupcake theme! Up for grabs are cupcake stamps, cupcake stickers, cupcake ribbon... all for one lucky winner.

Happy Stamping!

PS: There's a call for guest designers at Creative Cuts & More.

236 comments:

  1. So gorgeous, love it! Hugs,Moni

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  2. Cute cards, I love the little pop of shimmer!

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  3. Really cute cards! Just love the touch that shimmerz adds!

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  4. Fabulous makes Kim, love the Shimmerzy flame. Kimx

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  5. great bright colors! Love it

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  6. Love the bright, primary colors! :)

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  7. Cute cards. They look great.

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  8. Love the shimmer on the candle flame.

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  9. Cute cards...and happy birthday to your sister too!

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  10. Very cute and love the glow on the flame.. great stuff.

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  11. They both turned out very cute!

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  12. Wow... It really GLOWS! GREAT job there! :D

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  13. looks fab well done at taking a picture that shows it too!!

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  14. Your cards look so FUN!!! the more blog hopping I do, the more i want Shimmerz!!! :)

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  15. What fun cards - love them

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  16. Love your cards, as always, Friend! And of course, I will return at the end of the week, in hopes of winning something that is "cupcake" themed!

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  17. Awesome use of circles! And the shimmerez looks wonderful.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Jenn in Vancouver

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  18. Great projects. just gorgeous!

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  19. The shimmers look like they're at home on this card. Great job.

    And hey, the cats I live with are on catster, too!

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  20. This is a really cute use of the products...love the extra touch.

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  21. Those are so cute...

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  22. cute cards! Happy birthday to your sister and Happy Blog birthday to you!

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  23. happy, happy birthday, Shimmerz! and a big thank you to the DT for creating some fun for the fans! :)

    ---Karmyn

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  24. The candle is a really cool touch!

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  25. What an AWESOME idea for making the flame!! Thanks!!

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  26. Beautiful card.
    Happy Birthday

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  27. beautifull cards
    raeman marie-anne

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  28. Love these cards, they're great.

    Really enjoying the hop.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  29. wonderful cards and sooo fun!!!!

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  30. Cute cards!! Happy birthday as well to your sister and your blog!!

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  31. Absolutely adorable. Love the colors and the shine.

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  32. Great cards. Happy birthday to your blog and to your sister.

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  33. So fun and creative! Love your projects!

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  34. These are super cute! Love the colors!

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  35. Love your birthday cards! They're so cheerful!

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  36. What cute cards!! Thanks for sharing with us.

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  37. Very Cute! What a greart idea for the flame, it makes it really glow!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  38. These cards are so cute. I love the color theme you chose. Great job!!

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  39. I love the circular designs you used! FABULOUS!
    ~Heather

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  40. great card Kim! Love the colors!!!

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  41. Another great idea, shimmerz on candles as fire, love it, I'll have to give it a try. Thanks

    Raquel

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  42. Cute cards! I love how just adding that little bit of shimmer makes it pop!

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  43. I love both of your cards, those candles are so cute. Happy birthday to Shimmerz too!

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  44. Cute cards! I love how you added dimension and shimmer to the first card's candle. Makes it stand out and pop!

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  45. Such Cute Cards... Lovely Work..

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  46. Happy bday to your sister & to your blog! How fun! & cute cards too!

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  47. These cards are real cutie pies :0) Love your work.

    hugs
    wynneth
    x

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  48. I love your cards! I will be back, who doesn't love cupcakes! ;)

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  49. Great cards love the shimmerz!

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  50. I LIKE THE OWL ON YOUR BLOG AND YOUR JOB TOO
    :]

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  51. Love the candel. Happy Birthday Shimmerz!

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  52. Love your creations, beautiful
    Hugs Linda

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  53. Terrific creations! Lovin' all the Shimmerz!!

    Have a great day!
    Karen

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  54. precious cards, so pretty

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  55. love the bright colors you used! WTG!

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  56. love both cards!! And plan to lift the layout too!!! TFS!!!

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  57. Love both of your cards!!! Beautiful!

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  58. very nice - thanks for the inspiration!
    Sandra

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  59. Shimmerz sure does make that flame glimmer. Love the card

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  60. I love your cards! Very cute!

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  61. The candle card is my favorite.

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  62. the candle actually looks like it's lite!!!

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  63. I love the graphic design of these cards! Great job!

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  64. great job! super cute cards :D

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  65. Cute cards and great template. TFS!

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  66. Great cards! Love the shimmer!

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  67. That candle really does look like it is glowing! Wow - what a great product!

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  68. great project. thanks for sharing

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  69. Great job on the cute cards.

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  70. Great projects, thanks for sharing.

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  71. Cute stuff and Happy Birthday to your blog and your sister!

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  72. cute cards! Loving this blog hop!c

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  73. Wow, love the effect on the candle's flame.

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  74. Great project! My name is Kim Wolff. My email is kmbrlywolff@yahoo.com

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  75. Happy birthday to your sister and to your blog! Your cards are so cute!

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  76. Such fun cards! I'll have to come back to see your cupcake theme.

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  77. Great cards!! Keep up the amazing work =)

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  78. Hi Kim, can't wait to see your blog candy!! But, I am off to the next stop on your Happy Birthday blog hop. If you are having a candy sweet tooth, you can check out my Birthday Candy as well. You can find my Candy post here. Have a great day, hugs, Leslie

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  79. Hi Kim, your cards are certainly proof that less is more. How refreshing. That Shimmerz really does the trick. Linda S. in NE

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  80. cute cards! its my b-day tomorrow! yippee

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  81. Using Blingz on acetate was the perfect effect for the candle flame--It looks great!

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  82. Love how special a little shimmerz makes the cards!

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  83. Cute, Cute, Cute!!! The shimmerz really adds a special touch to these fun cards!! TFS!

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  84. what fun projects! love the layout on the card with candle! thanks for sharing!

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  85. How fun is this - you've done a marvelous job! TFS!

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  86. What cute cards, love all the shimmer!
    -Cher

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  88. thanks for telling us how to make something flat pop....I can use every secret I find! lol

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  89. Love the graphic design of your cards, very unusual.

    cheers

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  90. love your very distinctive style!!

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  91. So cute, love the way you use the shimmerz to add a little bling

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  92. Both are wonderful cards, so sweet!

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  93. The cards are so cute. The shimmer is great

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  94. Love Kim Hughes stamps - and shimmerz - ofcourse!!!

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  95. Cool cards, nice style...love itxx

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  96. So cute! And the title of your blog is adorable!

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  97. Those are some fun cards to look at!

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  98. Very cute!!! And Happy birhtday to your sister Kris!!!!

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  99. Two very wonderful birthday cards! Happy birthday to your sis and your blog!

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  100. what a cheery and fun set of cards. Great job

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  101. Happy birthday to your sister - I hope her day is as fun as your cards are! Congratulations on your blog birthday also! There's lots of partying to be done this week... woohoo!

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  102. Happy birthday to your sister and congratulations on your blog anniversary and I hope you enjoy many more! Great use of Shimmerz on your cards.

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  103. Happy birthday one and all. Lots of celebrating going on here!!

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  104. Well happy birthday to your blog and your sister too. Happy Birthday to me too, I turned 61 on June 16th. Hey I guess I reverse the numbers this year. LOL

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  105. I really love how even a small touch of Shimmerz really makes a huge difference. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  106. your cards are too cute...and happy birthday to your sister also. Love your owl header!!!

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  107. Love your cards!! The little touch of shimmer is a really great look!!

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  108. So many birthdays! :) I love the design of your cards.

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  109. Love the dimension on your cards TFS Ann Lind

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  110. I love the shimmery candle flame! That is such a cute idea for birthday cards!

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  111. Hi Kim! I love your cute card!

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  112. very cute! love the circle theme :)

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  113. super cute cards, love the designs. Happy Birthday to Shimmerz....

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  114. Love how your cards turned out... what a great idea to use shimmerz the candle flame!

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  115. Hey Kim-
    Are you coming to Denver anytime soon? How can I win the cupcake stuff :)
    Talk to you soon!
    Amy

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  116. Love your cards...so festive!

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  117. Cute cards and happy birthday to your sister and your blog from a fellow Idahoan.

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  118. Your cards are so cute! I especially love the Shimmerz on the candle!

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  119. supr cute both of the cards!

    -- dalis

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  120. That candle really shimmerz -beautiful job!
    HB to you sister too.

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  121. Such cute layouts for these cards!

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  122. Following the blog hop, and added your blog to my feedreader. Looking forward to see your designs!

    Best wishes from Sweden /kajsa

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  123. Cute cards...and very nice blog

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  124. Great job! What a fun blog hop! laura j

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  125. Love all the details on your card!

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  126. Love all the details on your card!

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  127. Didn't know you could paint on acetate with the shimmerz. Great card with the candle - very different. (which is a good thing ;)

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  128. How pretty are both of these cards!

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  129. Very cute Birthday cards for the BIG party!

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  130. What cute cards!
    I especially love that candle on the first one!

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  131. Super card. Thanks for sharing.

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  132. Really fun cards! I love how the Shimmerz pops off the page! Can't wait to try the products! Blessings, Donna

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  133. great job on your card :)

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  134. love your cute card
    the Shimmerz looks great on it

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  135. cute cards, love the diff shapes

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  136. Cute projects - thanks for sharing!

    Dina

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