It’s a Topsy Turvy World

Hello!  I’m still working on children’s birthday cards and that’s all I’m going to do until they’re done.  Five more to go.  I hope these will be okay for 11 and 12 year olds.  I’m not sharing all the cards because I’m beginning to feel like this is The Blog for Children’s Birthday Cards, but since this is a new set, I thought I’d go ahead with these.

I’ve used JustRite’s Topsy Turvy Cakes for both cards.  Both are colored with Copic markers.  The first card has a sentiment which was originally part of an oval sentiment frame – more words on the bottom with candles and swirlies in between.  However, I cut it into four pieces so I could more easily use only part of it, yet I can still piece it back together for the full frame.  These are clear stamps, so the cutting was easy.

The second card has all that clean white space I’m loving these days.  I used another of my Designables cut and emboss folders.  This one is #DS0907.

Shown below are the Copics I used for coloring – same colors on both cakes, but mixed up a little bit.  I did not use E50 and E51 on the second card.  Those were used only for shading around the image on the first card.

By the way, the camera I lost is gone for good.  It was not turned into lost and found.  I checked with all the usual sources and no one has seen it.  It was a Nikon Cool Pix, which I loved because it took great pictures and was very compact.  I could slip it into my pocket and hardly notice it was there.  Great for when we were out with Wally and LuLu.  Tsk, tsk.  Well, hello Canon Elph!

I’ve already ordered it.  In the meantime, I do have two other cameras I can use and, thankfully, there weren’t many pictures on the Cool Pix.  I always put them on my computer and then clear the card.  Later they’re uploaded to Shutterfly and saved to disc.

I’ll leave you with the recipes for today’s cards and wish you a happy day.  Take care!

Card #1 --  Stamps:  JustRite Topsy Turvey Cakes  Paper:  Classic White, Crystal Blue, Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, BasicGrey Phoebe designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers for coloring  Accessories:  Ribbon, rhinestones, Prima flowers, Stickles Stardust glitter glue, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Spellbinders Classic Ovals Small,  Classic Ovals Large, and Big Scalloped Ovals Large, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Card #2 – Stamps:  JustRite Topsy Turvey Cakes  Paper:  Classic White, Citrus Leaf, Bubblegum Pink  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers for coloring  Accessories:  Ribbon, Stickles Stardust glitter glue, Marianne Designs Designables cut and emboss folder #DS0907, Spellbinders Nested Pennants, Classic Ovals Small, Classic Ovals Large Scalloped Ovals Small, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[Glenda]

These are gorgeous cards. Love the way you are using that die! Well done. Sorry about your camera!

[SueB]

Beautiful cards. I love the white embossed layer on the second card. So sorry about your camera - glad you didn't have too many photos on it. Bet you're excited to get your new one!

[Tammy Hair]

Beautiful birthday card, perfect for young or old! Sorry about your camera, maybe it just hasn't been found yet!

[Karen Wallace]

Both of the cards are wonderful. I love the white one with the Marianne folder, perfect!!

[Francie (Montreal)]

What gorgeous cards! And appropriate for all ages. For instance, I'm a little over the 11-12 age bracket(haha)and would be delighted to receive either. Pity your camera did not turn up, and as Tammy wrote, perhaps it will be turned in yet.

[Julia]

Love the cards. The coloring is fantastic.

[Colleen Dietrich]

So sorry to hear that old Coolpix never showed up again (that's what I have now). However, I'm in the market for a new camera and have heard this Elph is a good compact one. Please let me know what you think of it, once you get it and begin to use. I appreciate it!

Your cards are sweet! Love the bright, happy colors. I'm sure the girls will too. :)

[Lisa Dolson]

Leslie, your cards are delightful! Your coloring is amazing as always. Young girls...well, girls of any age will surely love these cards!
BTW, you can share all the kids cards you want. We've loved them all!

[Lynette]

Gosh, I sure do love your cards, Leslie! Those Designables are really cool! Bummer about your camera, but at least you are good about getting the pictures off so you didn't lose too many.

[conniecrafter]

These cards are great, just love your coloring of the cakes, so fun!
Sorry to hear about your camera, glad you didn't lose to many pictures.

[Cynthia]

Ah, Leslie...I feel just like those cakes...it's been topsy turvy lately but so glad for some card eye candy from you....that Designables embossing template really adds to your perfectly colored cake...you never disappoint...they are both just gorgeous! Good picture tip...I just usually buy a new card...since I don't take the time to upload pics anywhere...not very economical either...I need an assistant, eh? LOL Many Hugs and Love to You!

[Evelyn in Oregon]

The children who get those cards are going to be thrilled. Beautiful coloring...love those bright colors! Sorry about the camera. Our oldest son has used an Elph for years and he takes some wonderful photos with it. (Like you...I rarely have photos on the card in my camera; I upload to my hard drive. I also have an external drive which I just used to back up my entire hard drive, but I'm considering an online backup system. My photo collection is huge.)

[Susan (rainy)]

More than "okay", Leslie! These are both so sweet and bright and perfect for young ladies. This is my first look at those Designables. I love them.

So sorry that you lost your camera. :(

[Stacy aka Twinshappy]

LOL You crack me up with the its a birthday blog. Love seeing any cards so keep em coming. These are great vibrant cards. Perfect for anyone!

[Lenoria]

Leslie, your cards are beautiful and I am "way" past the 11 or 12 year old stage and would be very proud to receive either of these cards! My husband bought me this exact Marianne folder and one other one for Christmas so I love that you used it so I can see how versatile it is also. I think I will now go download all the pics on my camera (I hope you still get your old one back).

[Leigh]

Fabulous cards for that particular age group. I love seeing all your cards Leslie. So pleased that there weren't many photos on your lost camera and looking forward to seeing the photos you take with your new one.

[Sherri Dean]

These are both just beautiful. I, for one, would LOVE to see all the birthday cards! I bet everyone else would too. When you are making cards this cute, who cares what the theme is! We just sit back & enjoy!

[ChristineCreations]

SUCH adorable cake stamps Leslie, and such great cards. I lobe the cut-outs in the embossed layer on that second card!

[Pauline]

Leslie, these are both wonderful cards. I love the colours you did these up in. I think the second card is my fav- mainly because of the white background and the image just pops! I so need to get me the Designables- they make a great background! Sorry to hear about your camera - what a shame

[Linda Carson]

Oh such delightful cards! Wonderful colors and coloring! Love the whimsy ep folder!

[Sue Kment]

Both cards are wonderful Leslie. Love the cut out trick too. Sorry about your camera, hope you like your new one...it looks like it is the same elph type that I dropped on cement steps this summer and broke...so sad...I loved that camera! Hey, show us all your cards...love them all!

[Susie Lessard]

I'm just now catching up with your blog posts since being gone for 6 weeks. I love this card. I too like the white space and really like the look the new embossing folder gives the card. I think any young girl would just love this card. Beautiful coloring too.

[Kathy Jones]

*SQUEAL* HOW CUTE IS THIS!!!! Love the design, the colours.....everything!!!! Wonderful cards Leslie!!! :)

[Beate]

Sorry to hear your camera is lost! Your cards look beautiful! As always your coloring is amazing!
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Hugs and smiles

[Cindy Haffner]

Oh Leslie these are so FRESH and PRETTY!!~

[Janet T.]

Count me in as one of those who loves to see ALL your beautiful cards - birthday or not. In fact I look for inspiration & maybe your color choice for a birthday card will influence my selection for a get well card I might be working on, etc. etc.
You never know, Leslie, your camera just might resurface somewhere down the line. Fingers crossed!

[Dawn B.]

That Cannon is the one I have and I love it. Hope you will too. Mine is so small and lightweight that sometimes it slips out of my clumsy hands. Great birthday cards. I never get tire of your creations.

[Traci Major]

The colors are like a candy shop storefront luring you in...so very pretty, Leslie!! I am reminded to look into purchasing these folders, love what you are creating with them!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

[Danielle]

Oh that stinks, but glad to hear a new camera is on it's way. I love Canon! I always carry my little Elf and only break out the big guns when I don't have my hands full!

Your cards are fabulous! I love those cake images and your coloring is so bright and fun! Love them both!

[gail]

Yumm. I love both cards.