This is day four of my boho journey and I think I’m finally getting the hang of it. Further searching for what boho really is, I found someone that simply defined it as aspects that “embrace the natural and are handmade.” Basically I needed to have elements of nature such as flowers, feathers, water, leaves, branches, rocks, or whatever from nature. It could also be animals, trees, waterfalls, and whatnot. The other half was to make it by hand – check! That one was easy. So my goal for this card was to merge more of the boho style that I’ve learned together with my own style. I wanted it to have nature, randomness and bold shapes/color. I think I nailed it and I really like how this card turned out.

Metal Dies:
Boho Circles die set
Boho Moon die set
Boho Rainbows die set

Stamps:
Flower Tiles Stay Wild at Heart clear set
Boho Alphabet Sentiments clear set

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Well if you ask me, I have no idea how to define Boho let alone design cards in that style so this was a real stretch for me. Searching for “boho art” online, I would guess it meant large bold shapes, muted colors that are close on the color wheel, some line sketches and a bit abstract. So that’s what I went for and came up with this design. The hardest part was I really want to use my new Flower Tiles stamps so that was kind of a monkey wrench. This will be a journey for me so day one was about what I saw. How do you think I did?

Metal Dies:
Boho Scallop Circles die set
Boho Moon die set

Stamps:
Flower Tiles Stay Wild at Heart clear set

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

I had the the opportunity to drive around Lake Michigan this summer (in fact, I’m still on that same vacation but just a little closer to home). We mainly drove on the east side and tried to take as many lighthouse tours as we could and playing along the beach. Even though the water was C-O-L-D, the kids still enjoyed getting in and walking along the beach. So this card reminds me of all that and couldn’t be a better card to post at this time. I love all the elements and details – it makes it feel timeless like capturing one of our moments.

Stamps:
Ocean Tiles Seas the Day clear set
Mermaid Moments Sentiments clear set
Galaxy Galore Background rubber stamp

Metal Dies:
Slimline Clouds die set
Up in the Clouds die set
Kinetic Straight Waves die set
Slimline Film Strip die set
Build-an-Ocean die set

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Are you looking for a fun background to use on your birthday cards? This word puzzle is perfect for the job. It comes blank if you want your recipient to find the words but also includes the answer key which I used here on my card. Then I used the little animal balloons to add some colors.

Metal Dies:
3-in-1 Mitered Frames die set
Celebrate Word & Shadow die set

Stamps:
Elephantastic Elephants clear set
Word Search Birthdays Background digital stamp

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

This is one of my favorite cards I created with the new Happy Day Balloons clear set. I used the smiley faces from the Sentiment Tiles Heartfelt Thoughts and then added the lizard/newt on the square Mylar balloon from the Desert Tiles Unexpected Wonder. Then I chose to keep the color pallet simple and bright and use a new rectangle die to complete the look. It was quick to put together yet I think it has a great impact.

Metal Dies:
Sprinkles Scallops Rectangle die set

Stamps:
Happy Day Balloons clear set
Sentiment Tiles Heartfelt Thoughts clear set
Desert Tiles Unexpected Wonder clear set

Other:
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

I’m not sure where I was going with this card but knew I wanted to use lots of gray and white. Somehow the glitter ended up on there and now it’s everywhere around my desk too – so in way because of that, this card matches my mood. Next time I would do a few things different but this will still work for a birthday card. I enjoyed this combination of stamps and I think these balloons are the perfect size – small enough to add many on a card and large enough to catch your attention! Plus, all the tiles clear stamps fit inside – bonus!!

Metal Dies:
Comic Burst A2 die set
Zig Zag Stitched Rectangles die set

Stamps:
Happy Day Balloons clear set
Sentiment Tiles Heartfelt Thoughts clear set

Other:
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper