Guess what? My inspiration today didn’t come from the internet. It’s straight from Stampin’ Up!’s July – December (Holiday) Mini Catalog! You can find the adorable Penguin Place stamp set (and coordinating Penguin Builder Punch) on page 33 of this publication as well as the inspiration for today’s card.
I love all of the fabulous samples that Stampin’ Up! shares with us in their publications but a lot of times I don’t really look at them. I need to do more of that. This sample caught my eye because it’s not a holiday card. It’s a birthday card which is a great way to remind us that not all holiday stamp sets are just for the holidays. This Penguin Place stamp set has a number of sentiments in it that could be used year around or at least all winter long!
I stuck fairly close to my inspiration on this card (unlike last week!) I added a layer (naturally!) and changed the colors of the gifts as well as not stamping the “happy birthday” on the balloon. As I was writing this up I realized that I also forgot the little bow tie on my penguin. Hmm….if I had remembered to add it I wonder what color I would have made it. How about you?
This penguin is so dang cute! I probably wouldn’t have purchased this stamp set and the coordinating punch if Stampin’ Up! hadn’t offered the fun Penguin Playmates Designer Paper in the Sale-a-bration Brochure. How could I resist? You know how much I love coordination.
The Penguin Place Bundle (stamp set and punch) are only $31.50 which means that when you purchase it you only have to add a few more items to reach $50 and be able to choose the Penguin Playmates Designer Paper as your free Sale-a-bration item. Only one month left of Sale-a-bration! Don’t miss out!
Have a great day! Take care and Happy Stamping!