Birthday Cards using Builder Wheels

Some of my favorite builder wheels are on the retirement list - So Many Stars, Candle Crazy and Birthday.  Here are a couple of cards I made a while ago, but I guess never posted.   Or, if I did, I didn't tag them properly.  I know there are lots of other cards I've made with these wheels, but apparently did not post, either.  I guess there are only so many blogging hours in a week...

The stamp on the top card is from Birthday Bliss, which is retired already.  You could substitute something current.  However, it won't be as easy to find something to substitute for these wheels, so head over to my Online Store and get them before they're gone.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Happy Stampin', Sue

Builder Wheel Birthday Card

I'm taking a break from Occasions and Sale-A-Bration items to show you this card made with three of the builder wheels.  I love using these.  I used two different polka dot Texturz Plates on the background layers.  A few of the stars have Basic Rhinestones on them for a little extra sparkle.

If you have questions about any items used on this card, please feel free to ask.  These items can be ordered through my online store.

Fun and Fast Notes Birthday and Congratulations

Here are a few cards made with that great set Fun and Fast Notes:

This top card uses the Fast Flower wheel which is also retiring.

The next two cards use the So Many Stars Builder Wheel.  They also are examples of how you can mix and match the images and words in this set.  Both use the star, but one is a birthday card and the other congratulations.

This card shows how you can use an image from Fun and Fast Notes with a sentiment from another set -- in this case Congrats.



Flag Card

I belong to a group called Late Night Stampers and every week they have a challenge.  I have finally decided to jump in and give it a try.  For this week's challenge, we were supposed to create something patriotic.  I had started this card a while ago, but it just didn't seem right.  I'm sure none of you have ever had that feeling.  lol  Anyhow, this challenge inspired me to finish the card.

The cardstock colors are:  Real Red, Night of Navy and Whisper White.  I used the So Many Stars Builder Wheel with Whisper White Craft Ink for the stars in the corner.

I decided on thinking of you for the sentiment.  That way the card can be sent by a loved one to someone serving our country away from home or it can be sent blank to a service person and he or she can send it home to his or her loved ones.

If you are not familiar with the second idea, check out the website http://www.fromourhearts.info/

My church has made cards several times for the troops.  We originally were going to send them to From Our Hearts, but we ended up unofficially adopting our own group of military personnel to support.  We started by collecting other items they needed and ended up sending the cards as well.  They appreciated them so much that we did it again (and again).

I usually post these events on my Classes page.  Anyone local to the Raleigh/Garner area is invited to attend.  Your help would be greatly appreciated.  On May 10th, we will be making cards for a local cancer center.  We'd love to have you join us.  The location is St. Andrews UMC, 1201 Maxwell Dr., Raleigh, NC 27603   See more details on my Classes page.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  Since I've already been on my soapbox, let me add:  take time to thank our military personnel --  someone you know or a complete stranger; verbally, with a card or some other way.  Don't stress about the details (who, how, where).  Just do it.  They sacrifice a lot to serve our country and protect our freedom.  The least we can do is thank them for it.

Blessings, Sue