Hostess Happy Birthday

I was playing with some Hostess Sets to make a cute birthday card recently.  I like those cakes and the bold lines of the sentiments.  The two are from different sets, but equally fun.  Hope you have a thrilling Thursday.

Stamps: Birthday Bakery (Level I hostess), Afterthoughts (Level I hostess)
Ink: Early Espresso, Markers: Pear Pizzaz, Blushing Bride, Poppy Parade, Early Espresso
Paper: Whisper White, Blushing Bride, Early Espresso, Designer Series Paper Patterns Pack In-Colors
Accessories: Punch Eyelet Border, 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon in Blushing Bride, Stampin' Dimensionals

Holiday Card Number 1

Many of you know that I usually design 4 Holiday Cards each year for our church auction.  I try to post them because they're often unique in design.  Here's the first one for 2010.  It uses shades of blue and classic white for a simple, but clean look.  Although I usually don't use Hostess Sets for these cards, this year I really like the Level II hostess set in the Holiday Mini Catalog.  I think the lines are really graceful and speak to the season really well.  The fold for the card is a bit different.  I cut a 4-1/4" x 11" piece of card stock.  Scored it at 5-1/2" and trimmed some off the front to give the dove more focus.  Hope you enjoy today's card.
Stamps: Peaceful Season (Clear Mount Level II Hostess set)
Ink: Night of Navy, Whisper White Craft Ink
Paper: Whisper White, Night of Navy, Marina Mist
Accessories:  Heat Tool, White embossing powder, 3/8" taffeta ribbon in Whisper White, Extra Large 2-3/8" Scallop Circle punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, dimensionals