Well, it's time for another birthday party! Ansley and Ryan's birthdays are only 5 weeks apart. So, we handed out Thank You cards from Ansley's birthday and Ryan's Birthday Party Invitations at the same time!
Ryan is ALL about Lightning McQueen. Everything he owns, he names Lightning!! His Turtle..."Lightning"; His first Webkinz (a spotted Leopard)..."Lighting", etc...
So, I have to give him a Lightning McQueen birthday party this year!!
For the front, I embossed Lighting from an inexpensive stamp set that I got at Michaels or AC Moore (I can't remember which, but I think I've seen it at both stores). Then I colored him using straight SU Markers. On the background, I stamped "Print Pattern" (retired SU) in Real Red onto Real Red CS. That was sewed to a black mat.
Since I always go for the "Wow" factor with my kids' birthday invitations, this one has a little surprise...
It's a "Surprise Pop-up card"!! When you pull the tab, Lightning McQueen pops up to reveal the party information (since I don't have a photo editing program yet, I put a white circle over our address and phone number).
On the front of the invitation, it says..."Start your "party" engines".
On the top part (pull out) is says...
"Lightning McQueen, waterslides and more
It's all because Ryan's turning 4!!
Don't forget your bathing suit and towel...
There will be plenty of food
to feed your engine growl."
On the bottom part, it has all of the party information (date, time, address, etc).
Here is a close up picture of the image...
You call can go to SCS to get a tutorial on Surprise Pop Up cards, but I adjusted the dimensions on mine a little. The tutorial on SCS has a solid front cover, I added a mat, so my front CS is smaller and therefore, the cut and score lines are different as well. I am hoping to be able to make a tutorial to share with you with my revised dimensions. So stay tuned.
I wanted to point out that when we made this card at my Stamp Club, the girls actually said they "Hated" it!! Wow!! That's a little harsh! They said it was just too complicated (and they didn't like the color combo...but I was trying to showcase some of the new SU "in-colors"). Seriously, this is not that hard to make. I mean, I just made 15 of them!! It must not be THAT bad!!
Thanks for stopping by!
~Lacey
Looks great Lacey!! Awesome pop up!! Hugs, Kelly
Posted by: Kelly S | October 06, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Wow, this is an awesome creation! I love the card design! Great job!
Posted by: Crissy | October 06, 2008 at 07:58 PM
Totally Fabulous!! ...I love the colors and the design is wonderful!!..Hugs, Ila
Posted by: Ila | October 07, 2008 at 03:08 AM
So cute.. Wonderful creation. You are invited in my Birthday Party, which I'm going to celebrate at Kool Bounce Party http://www.koolbounceparty.com/.
Posted by: Jessica | June 05, 2009 at 08:07 AM
I adore this invitaion, but I was wondering if you or anybody you knew could make some for me for my son's fourth birthday party. Please e-mail me because I would love to have them, but would dread making them! Thanks
Posted by: kristenblackard@yahoo.com | July 02, 2009 at 07:41 PM
wow! nice one!!
i like your creativity..
more power & gudLuck!!
Posted by: em | July 18, 2009 at 10:53 PM
Great invitation. Lovely designs . Gives interest to the receiver at first look.
Posted by: Birthday Party Supplies | May 07, 2010 at 01:58 PM
Do you sell these???
Posted by: Courtney Caton | January 31, 2011 at 07:37 PM
do you sell these?
Posted by: Melissa Omphroy | February 14, 2012 at 10:53 PM