I just love this new Happy Wishes stamp set that’s available during Sale-a-bration only.  And now it’s confession time … it’s the first time I’ve used it!!  

I stamped the “Happy” image in the center of the Lots of Labels largest framelit with Archival Black ink.  Then, with my stamp-a-ma-jig, I stamped the “wishing you a …” and the “birthday” sentiments. Coloring in the flowers was fun and easy — I used a few of the Stampin’ Markers: I believe I used Peekaboo Peach, Flirty Flamingo, Tranquil Tide and Berry Burst for the various flowers.  The green background DSP is Daisy Delight DSP — I have quite a bit of this paper left over because it’s one of my favorite patterns.  I decided though, it does me no good in a package!!

The base of the card is Tranquil Tide, and I layered it on Pool Party cardstock.  I was a little skeptical at first, but the colors seem to match beautifully! The ribbon around the Pool Party/DSP layers is the Tranquil Tide ribbon interspersed with the 1/8″ Gold Ribbon.  So elegant and so pretty!!  If I can still put my finger on this card in August, I think it will make a beautiful card for my mom and/or mother-in-law!