Party! I heart sketches#143, alwaysplayingwithpaper#64

I heart card sketches #143 

Always playing with paper #64: Navy, Lime, Blue & Grey

 Here is a birthday card for my 19 yr. old Nephew.
 I love when I find a sketch and a color challenge at the same time!
The "twist" I chose are the four brads I added from my stash.  

A vintage kind of love, MOJO431, APP57

Mojo monday#431 and Always Playing with Paper #57

I spotted this sketch on Mojo monday first, then I found the inspiration photo challenge and pulled out my tub of vintage supplies.  I knew I had lace, but the flowers I was finding in my stash were too big.   I opted for an antique rhinestone button instead.  I fastened the button to the lace with a pin and pop dots so that it could be removed for a collection or be reused again.  The rhinestone embellishments I cut off of wire (floral pick?) from a thrift store find.    Due to the embellishments, I think giving this card in a clear plastic box would protective and beautiful.
Heart stamps: Stampin Up

Happy Birthday!, AH #142, APP#56

I was challenged by the colors at Alway's Playing with Paper, Then encouraged by the sketch at Atlantic Hearts to give it a go.  I thought of a paper pack by The Angel Company called "Kaleidoscope Brites" which is perfect for boy's cards.  The cupcake was a pre made embellishment (paperbliss?) that I added as my focal point.  I die cut the navy burst to highlight the cupcake and added twine to tag stamped "Happy Birthday!"