When I am making kids' birthday cards to donate to the thrift store, I sometimes like to put ages on them. This doesn't seem to limit their saleability. Who knows, maybe it even enhances it!
I saw a similar card design on Pinterest, but gave it my own twist. I had these two pre-printed card bases in my stash (they've been there for years!) and it was time to use them up.
I used an old Cuttlebug embossimg folder for the pink circle. This particular embossing folder is one of the first ones I got when I started making all my own cards. When I put my circle into the folder, I made sure the embossed area would include a complete "happy birthday." That way it could also serve as a sentiment. I backed the pink circle with a larger, wonky-scalloped circle and adhered it to the card.
The "10" circle and the ice cream cone were die-cut and popped up. I also did a bit of inking on the ice cream and the cone.
I made this card exactly the same way, except the white circle was deckle-edged. I thought about making the ice cream chocolate instead of strawberry on this one, but decided against it. Most young kids I've known--both boys and girls--have preferred strawberry.
I added a stamped sentiment to the inside to finish the cards.
If you're in the U.S., I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday. Are you taking part in "Black Friday" shopping? I have gone out in years past a few times (I could count them on one hand), but it's not something I actually enjoy. I prefer to purchase Christmas gifts earlier in the year, if at all possible.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl
2 comments:
These are cute fun cards any 10 year old will enjoy. I haven't shopped BlackFriday in person for years. I do sometimes take advantage of online deals. Now with adult children and late teen grandchildren, I do gift cards or cash. I think the kids like cash so they can put it all together to buy something big.
Lovely card Cheryl, great way to use your embossing folder! Black Friday only really became a thing here a few years ago and now most retailers have some discount, though often not on the stuff you actually want!
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