classic birthday layout

Hello!  Tanya here, bringing you a classic birthday layout.

When doing pages about my husband, I try to keep in mind the right balance of being masculine and not too embellished, but also fun and interesting.  This layout seemed to fit the bill for me.

I started this layout with photos from various times (a dinner, the day of his birthday, and after he used his gift cards), that all tied into his birthday.  It's not my typical style, but in this case, told the story I wanted to share.

My background pages are from Echo Park's Birthday Boy mini theme.  I used Stampin' UP! inks that matched the stripes, then stamped and punched the flags using the Pennant Parade set.  I printed my journaling, then used the SU/Sizzix Framelits Labels die set to cut the shape in my Cuttlebug.  I added a few more flags and sticker sentiments, and I was happy with the outcome.  Cute and fun, not too girly ... I think I did it! :)

stamp (simply sweet alpha), twine, brads by Doodlebug Design; ink, stamp (pennant parade), pennant punch by Stampin’ UP!; stamp (year round fun) by Recollections; paper by Echo Park; stamp (happy birthday) by Studio G; paper by The Paper Studio and Bo Bunny; stickers by Bella Blvd; shapes cut with Cuttlebug (Sizzix/SU!framlits labels, Spellbinders nested lacey pennants)

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Cathy Dippolito
Dolores Schaeffer
Cindy deRosier
Marlene Murphy
Lesley Walker
Gael Spence
Sarah Routledge
Sharon Fritchman
Tanya Ham
Sheila Burns
Pam Callaghan

Pennant Shapes Galore!

It seem with every new paper line, sticker packs, die cut and punch there are pennant shapes turning up everywhere!  I must admit this is a fad I love!  I have found so many great uses for these shapes and they are easy to make yourself!

Here are two basic pennant shapes. The triangle is the basic pennant shape and the other is the boxy pennant. I love both! they are great for making little flag, banners and even using on your layouts and cards.

I have a pile of stuff to show you that I have created using the boxy pennant!

Lets get started!

I made this banner of alternating pattered papers using the boxy pennant shape! It is the most adorable banner I have made! I paired the boxy pennant shape with the frilly circular doilies to give it a springy look!

I have a dear friend who's birthday this year falls on Easter!  I made this special card for her. Notice I used another boxy pennant shape as part of my card.

Here is a layout I made with that included a double matted boxy pennant as part of my embellishments. So easy!

Here is the same idea however my boxy pennant is not as boxy as the others but still the same shape.

Here is another layout I made using again a slightly simmer boxy pennant shape.

I hope these projects have inspired you to create something fun with the boxy pennant shape!

Enjoy!