Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Soccer Birthday

I'm married to an Italian and when we go to my in-laws there is almost always a game of Soccer (or football as they call it) on.
 
When my son's soccer loving friend had a birthday today - my boy helped his momma create the card and gift bag with a fun theme...
Shaped and Textured cards are easy to create and so FUN!  Soccer lovers will all want a card like this - from the adult to the kid!  I know that Austin was excited by his card - his dad was blown away - lol - GOAL!
Coordinating the gift bag with the card is extra easy - I mis-cut the first card and resulted in two soccer balls - lol... so I used one on the bag!
Starting with a Whisper White card stock (#100730) emboss the Honeycomb Embossing Folder (#129378) and Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439).  Punch the coordinating Hexagon punch (#130919) to create these Basic Black (#121045) card stock pieces.
Once this is done, create the shaped card with the Circles Collection framelits (#130911) and the new Big Shot Magnetic Platform (#130658) and our Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439).  The new Magnetic Platform makes creating so easy - it holds down the framelits RIGHT where you want it -
ohhh - I just love this tool!!
BAM - A Soccer Ball Card!  My son loved writing inside and giving it to his friend.
Taking the 'Defense' and suffering no 'Penalty' (soccer lingo my friend Myrna gave me - lol - Thanks Myrna!) for this mistake - a great bag comes together!  Score - I look amazing, like I did it on purpose!  It was a 'Sweeper'! lol...
(my son plays flag football and baseball while my girls play softball... we don't play soccer.. lol).
Forward! (at this point I'm just tossing lingo to be cute - lol)  This combo is ultra cute and perfect for the birthday boy!!
 
I love that creating personalized gifts makes it a gift in a gift - extra special. 

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Jamie is so passionate and creative about making cards - and wants everyone else to join her in the fun! She is so encouraging and positive in her attitude, helping me along when I get frustrated - and then rejoicing with me at the finished product! I love going to her classes to get new ideas, learn techniques, and have loads of fun in the process. ~ Christine C.

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I have been attending Jamie's classes for over a year. Her ideas for cards are fresh and fun. She always tries to have several different styles of cards available, so everyone gets to make cards that fit their personal style. The techniques she shows each class can be used in many different applications. She is very patient teacher when instructing class members on how to use the Stampin Up products. ~ Carol D.

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Jamie has a great eye for style and flair, and it shows in her work. Yet she can pick up on your own individual style and makes great recommendations. I love that she is always flexible for last-minute decision maker mommies like me! So much fun to host craft events with your friends and family - that personal touch always means so much. ~ Adonna

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