LSC178 - Simple Birthdays

[Wendybell]

LSC178 - Simple Birthdays

As I try to come up with something to do for the LSC I realize why it is called a challenge! I have spent years accumulating lots of tools to create with, only to “limit” myself! Hence, the challenge . . .

This challenge has several facets, so be sure to read all of the instructions before charging off into your own “creative land.” First, I realized I don’t do birthday cards very often, so this was particularly a challenge for me and is the first part of the challenge – to use a birthday theme.

Next, I would like you to use four layers or less. I have been thinking about this a lot, and I think in the future that when I post a challenge the amount of layers won’t matter, because I figure we ALL have paper, right?? For this one, though, stick to four layers or less.

The last aspect of this challenge is the toughest. You may use ink pads, but NO OTHER form of ink or coloring (this includes markers of any kind, crayons, colored pencils, gel pens, blender pens, etc.). If you have a bold image, that should not be a problem. But, if you choose to use a line image, you will have to paper piece the colors into your image if you wish to fill it in. The beauty of it, though, is that all of the paper-pieced parts only count as ONE LAYER (thought I’d make at least PART of this a little easier).

Also, ribbon/cord is the ONLY allowed embellishment (I know, this may be tough). Please, no Cuttlebugging, Stickles, brads, eyelets, Primas, Nestabilities, etc. Punches are okay, but try to limit them (I only used them for the sentiment.) Stick with the paper, ink and ribbon (and, of course, your stamps!) Have fun!!

My daughter, Amelia (aka Wendybell’sGirl) helped me out with a sample once again. She came up with an idea and finished before I did!

Here are some samples:

Better Late Than Never

Bold Birthday

Puppy Birthday

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If you are new to the challenges, please feel free to do this one or ANY of the challenges at any time. There is no time limit. They are not races to see who can do one first, nor are they contests of any sort. All the challenges are simply to provide inspiration and to get us stamping!


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[berlycece]

Looks like fun!

[ctrmom3]

Does it have to be a card? I have an idea for an altered project. I promise I'd follow all the other limitations. ;)

[Stampin' Annie]

Yikes! Looks like a true challenge, but I think I can do it! Thanks for a fun one!

[Wendybell]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctrmom3

Does it have to be a card? I have an idea for an altered project. I promise I'd follow all the other limitations. ;)

Let your imagination go, girl!!

[Stampin' Annie]

Can we use punches? I noticed oval punches were used in the first sample...

[Wendybell]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stampin' Annie

Can we use punches? I noticed oval punches were used in the first sample...

I would limit the punches if you can (I just have a hard time resisting them for sentiments).

[bensarmom]

Sounds like fun! Can't wait to play.

[toknighton]

you used punches on 2 samples...I will have to see if Amelia's did too...but if you used 'em, I am gonna too! I will limit the layers on there though! this looks fun, off to think about what to do...

[Kelly H]

Whoooo Hooooo! This is one I can do!!!

[chrisations.ink]

I have an idea. Of course ideas have a way of taking off on a direction all their own! Great limited supply challenge, Wendybella!

[Kelly H]

Here's mine:

LSC178 Baja Birthday by Kelly H at Splitcoaststampers

I'm looking for every opportunity to use Baja Breeze!

[allee's]

Here's mine:

Tickling the Ivories

[toknighton]

here is my simple birthday bursts...fun challenge Wendy!

[Biggan]

Thanks! It wasn�t easy but here�s mine! TFL!

LSC178 Birthday in August by Biggan at Splitcoaststampers

Birgit/Biggan

[cmc2stamp]

Here is my limited b-day card! Great Limited challenge Wendy!!

Sweet b-day!

[Treehouse Stamps]

Great challenge! Here's mine:

4"x4" birthday wishes


hugs,
Ash~

[Cook22]

This sounds fun. Layers aren't a problem for me because I am not big into them - but I think I will have to check out my solid images if I'm not allowed pencils or paints ;-).
Thanks for a really great challenge this morning.

[LaurieF]

This was a hard challenge Wendy! I kept wanting to add some kind of embellishment, but I just stuck to ribbon. Here is a link to my card - LSC178 Celebrate Simply by LaurieF at Splitcoaststampers

[scrapperLinsey]

Here is my attempt: Pretty Parrot Birthday Tag--The other side of the tag has a birthday greeting. TFL!

FUN challenge, Wendy!

[va.sunshine]

Thanks Wendy, we need a good challenge, to keep us thinking! I will get to my after work, there is a chance I won't have to work today won't know until I get there though. I hope to be back to play early. *~*

[Vicky Gould]

Now, THAT'S a challenge - Thanks Wendy and Amelia!

[craftycaro]

What a fun challenge - thanks Wendy and as if it wasn't hard enough, I combined it wtih to more challenges. Here's mine:

Happy Birthday Julee

[markie's mom]

Well...I can honestly say that I have NOT made a card without dots in over 7 months.

This is a real Old School Faith card:LSC178 What??? No Markers? No Gel Pens? OMGosh! Get the Tylenol!!! by markie's mom at Splitcoaststampers

[Vicky Gould]

Whew, that was a limited challenge! But, here it is:

Birthday Bird

[lazylizard]

Here's mine:
Limited birthday card by lazylizard at Splitcoaststampers

[NANCYRUTH]

here is mine! Thanks wendy and amelia!! LSC178, Blue Moo, NRL by NANCYRUTH at Splitcoaststampers

[LilLuvsStampin]

Here's mine:

Simple Birthdays & White Space CKM by LilLuvsStampin at Splitcoaststampers

[flaxychick]

fun challenge - here is mine... LSC178 Faux Steno Poppy Card by flaxychick at Splitcoaststampers

[TreasureOiler]

Oh Wendy this sounds FUN! I need a birthday card for my daughter so this is perfect timing!

I have a question...no white gel pen right? I think it's an "illegal" tool.....lol....
ink pads, stamps, 4 layers and ribbon

[yellowrose46]

This was a great challenge. I already had almost finished a card for two other challenges this week. This has only 3 layers, no embellishments, not even ribbon. Here it is: seaside birthday by yellowrose46 at Splitcoaststampers

[scrappigramma2]

Here's mine! Thanks for the challenge... I needed a simple one but I am sorry the picture makes it look awful! The colors IRL look awesome but it's so overcast out I can't get a good picture that doesn't make the river rock colors look gray! Thanks for looking anyway and perhaps later after the Dentist appt. I might be able to get a better picture.

LSC178 STGD08Sharon Simply Stamped Happy Birthday by scrappigramma2 at Splitcoaststampers

[asbrewer]

Here is mine:

lsc178 bright birthday by asbrewer at Splitcoaststampers

I wanted one more layer, but I played by the rules!

[pbvkt]

I don't do a lot of piecing, so this was a fun way to try it out again! Here's my card: Paper Piece 'o Birthday Cake by pbvkt at Splitcoaststampers

[stampinjos]

here is mine.

[Cook22]

Croc for Pierre by Cook22 at Splitcoaststampers
This is my VERY SIMPLE offering for today's challenge.
I would like to to another one, but this is a card I needed for the weekend, so now that's done and dealt with .
Thank you.

[dancerriley]

here's mine!
LSC178 by dancerriley at Splitcoaststampers

Thanks for the fun challenge, Wendy!

[crooked river]

Here's mine! Thanks Wendy!

Cake & Balloons

[Stampinsilvia]

ohhh what a great challenge! Lovin it! Thanks Wendy and Amelia!!!

[resqbarbie]

This was fun! I love making these clouds!

Birthday Wish