Hi everyone!!! I know, I know, it’s been like forever since I have posted. I’ve mostly been posting on my Donna’s Love at First Stamp Facebook page. I thought I’d better make it over to my blog before I lose all of my followers.

Anyways, enough of that…on to the important stuff. 😊 I made a card yesterday for my cousin. She retired from her job on 1 July and yesterday (12 July) was her birthday. She had a combo Happy Retirement and Happy Birthday party. Since I delivered this card in person I decided to “enlarge” it. Boy did I! It’s 5″ x 7″, but it is thick, thick, thick!! I didn’t add any extra gems, which is really surprising for me…I love my gems. 💎 The gold in the card adds enough umph to the card, without needing to add more.

I truly hope you enjoy it. If you would like the measurements, please let me know.

I used the following Stampin’ Up! supplies:

Wildflower Birthday DSP, #164591; Birthday Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set, #164592; Birthday Celebration Dies, #164598; Everyday Arches Dies, #164629; Pool Party CS, #122924; Blueberry Buchel Classic Stampin’ Pad, #147148; and retired stamp sets – Gone Fishing, #161535 and Happy Birthday Gorgeous, #143662.

I loved creating this card! I flew by the seat of my pants on a few of the measurements, but in the end I think it worked out beautifully. My cousin really liked it and that is what mattered the most ❤️

Happy Stamping Everyone!!! 💕 Donna