Stella's Birthday

Sometimes cards just fall into place as this one did; I had no trouble with it !!!  Even the bow turned with the first attempt (and this is unusual but probably due to an easy bow maker I have started to use).  I created the card following a few rules  I have observed from watching my card making buddy Dawn. They are as follows:

• when in doubt use a black border
• vivid colour is good
• any kind of bows are nice
• use crystal effects
• humor never hurts
• makes things dimensional (Stella's party hat-right side)

Thanks bunches Dawn!

I have entered the following challenges:

1. Friday Sketchers challenge #136
2. Incy Wincy Designs Challenge #76 - use dots
3. Bugaboo - Catch the Bug - Emboss it (I used dry embossing on my background papers)
4. Cupcake Craft Challenge #124 - Something New (this digi stamp from Bugaboo is new, first time I've used it)


Details:
Stamp: digital from Bugaboo 'Stella - Life of the Party'
Markers: Prismacolors - true green, carmine red, yellow orange, copenhagen blue
Paper: Stampin Up, whisper white, pacific point, basic black & the green is misc.
Ribbon: Michaels
Cuttlebug embossing folders - Swiss Dots, Spots & Dots
Spellbinders Nestabilities