Cocktail Birthday Card

As we are now in the height of summer with lots of al fresco wining and dining I thought I would share some inspiration for making a cocktail themed birthday card. I used the Cocktails and dreams stamp set with their coordinating dies. This set is the perfect summer set and by batch making several of the cocktails ahead you always have one ready for a make.

I also used the Best Birthday Ever sentiment set and the fab Torn fishnet layering die, using both the die cut and the negative it leaves behind.

Tutorial

I added some distress sprays to a piece of white card and let it dry.

For the aperture I used the "negative" of the uber versatile Torn fishnet die which I had die cut in yellow card. I also die cut it in hot pink card (seen in later photos).

I stamped some sentiments from the Best birthday ever sentiment set onto the yellow aperture.

I stamped, die cut and coloured a glass, mint leaf, straw and the umbrella using distress pencils. I stuck the straw and mint onto the glass and added glossy accents over the top to give a smooth glass like effect.

I stamped, die cut and coloured some lemon slices.

I stuck 3 lemon slices in place.

I also die cut a piece of mesh in hot pink. I put my card design together and added pieces of pink die cut around the card and some sequins as a contrast. I also stamped a couple of the ice cubes directly onto the background.

Here's a close up.

You can make so many cocktail choices, in any colour way. The only limit is your imagination! There are so many stamps in this set including, a strawberry, ice cube, olives and a raspberry and no less than 3 different glass shapes too. Using the co coordinating dies makes them very easy to cut out and they are such fun to put together. Enjoy creating your summer al fresco cocktails.....cheers!

Products Used

Cocktails & Dreams Stamp Set

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Cocktails & Dreams Co-ordinating Dies

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Best Birthday Ever Stamp Set

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Fishnet Layering Die

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I also organise the monthly artist trading card swap in the Visible Image friends group. Whether you are a new stamper or a seasoned one you are most welcome to join us. Over 150 members, worldwide, have taken part since it started over 3 years ago. It's been such fun and it's so lovely to receive a unique piece of art from your partner in the post. The details and sign up for each swap are posted in the group on the 23rd of the month. There is no "monthly" commitment, just join in when you have the time and if you live in the UK can you choose to post to the UK only if that suits you best.

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