Friday, June 2, 2023

Okay, Light the Candles!

Today I'm sharing the birthday card I recently made for my son-in-law.  Like most fire fighters, he loves his department and the work they do for their town.  

I selected Beccy's Place, Wheels digital stamp set for his special card. 




After sizing the truck to just under 4" long, I did all the coloring with my Copic markers.   I used a light green 5 1/2" card base, and added the yellow background matting first.  Then I secured the 1 1/2" vertical strip of lit candles.  I cut the red mat and the image using Memory Box, Matinee Rectangle dies.

Since I wanted a lot of the red to show I slightly tilted the red and image until I got them where I wanted.  

Once I was sure I was through with the design, then I carefully added glossy accents to the front and side windows.  I allowed this to set and dry overnight before getting it ready for mailing. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:  

Lil Red Wagon ~ Challenge 707 ~ Getting Warmer 

Everybody Art Challenge ~ Challenge 537 ~ Masculine 

Passion for Markers ~ Challenge 692 ~ Make it Square 

Try it Tuesdays ~ Make it Masculine 

Beccy's Place ~ June Challenge 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics  

Truck: R35, R37, R39, Y19, Seats  & Top: W3, W4, Tires & Doors: C2, C3, C5, C7, BV20, BV23, BV25, Windows: B00  

 

Products 

Beccy's Place, Wheels


12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 2, 2023 at 5:27 AM

    Love the candles and glossy accent touches
    Perfect
    Karlé xoxo

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  2. The Crafty DenJune 2, 2023 at 6:21 AM

    Another fab card Pam. I love the fun image and your colouring is perfect. The sentiment made me chuckle and love the glossy accents on the windows. Thanks for joining us at Passion for Markers this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  3. CynthiaJune 2, 2023 at 11:21 AM

    Great design, Pam. Fabulous coloring of Beccy's image. I may "need" this set!

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  4. BeccyJune 2, 2023 at 8:20 PM

    Fantastic colouring Pam, and I love the glossy accents on the windows! The patterned paper you used is fabulous too, love all the different coloured candles. I'm glad you son-in-law got a kick out of the card you made.
    Cheers,
    Beccy

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  5. kiwimeskreationsJune 3, 2023 at 2:36 AM

    A great card for your SIL Pam - so very personalised, which is something I love to do! Well finished too, with the glossy accents for windows - always a great finish
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  6. LisaJune 3, 2023 at 6:16 AM

    Love this image and a great card for a fireman's birthday.

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  7. ChrissyJune 4, 2023 at 2:59 PM

    Fabulous fun card, love the windows..
    Thank you so much for joining in with our challenge at Little Red Wagon, hope you will play again..
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  8. pearshapedcraftingJune 4, 2023 at 5:16 PM

    A brilliant image and a fun quote to accompany all of those candles! Thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday, Chrisx

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  9. HelenJune 5, 2023 at 7:59 AM

    LOVE that firetruck! Awesome card for that perfect guy! Thanks for joining us at Try it on Tuesday! Helen DT

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  10. Ella's DesignJune 5, 2023 at 12:58 PM

    Fab colouring of that fun fire engine image, Pam and the Glossy Accents on the windows is a great touch. Like your paper and colour choices too...
    Thanks for playing along with us at Passion for Markers this week, Lisa x

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  11. Cards By MIJune 5, 2023 at 2:29 PM

    A lovely card with happy colours! Thanks for playing with us over at Passion for Markers.
    Love n hugs
    Marie

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  12. UschiJune 7, 2023 at 6:55 AM

    Wow, what a great fire engine. Every boy's dream. You really did a great color scheme – very nice. And the design is so beautiful. The saying goes so well with the design paper. Truly a stunning card.
    Thank you for presenting at the Everybody Art Challenge.
    Hug Uschi

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