60th Birthday Blog Hop #1 – Inspiration Pic

Hi, welcome to the first Blog Hop (and INSTA Hop) to celebrate my 60th Birthday in 2022. There will be 6 hops in total, with 6 different themes over 6 months leading up to the big day!

I gathered a few Stamping friends to ‘virtually’ celebrate this upcoming milestone ‘event’ and we’re kicking off tonight’s hop with my Blog Header Pic as the inspiration for our projects.

I bought this pic a while ago and cannot for the life of me, remember where from. It’s a real beauty and sums up my love of the beach and orchids.

For my project, I took the Inspiration Pic quite literally and made a Beach Tote Box Card –

I used the All Dressed Up Dies to make this Box Card rather than a tote bag for which the dies are intended. I love to think of different ways to tweak a die to make a fun shaped card.

CARD FRONT                                                               CARD BACK

Lots of different products (current, retired, SU and non-SU) were used on this card to get the ‘look’ that I was aiming for and I absolutely love how it turned out.

It folds flat for posting and fits inside an envelope that measures approximately 6-1/4″ square.

It’s so lovely to have a few friends joining me on my first 60th Birthday Blog Hop. Up next is my Colour INKspiration Stamping Buddy, Julia Quinn

Blog Hop Participants –

  1. Bronwyn Eastleyhttps://addinktivedesigns.com/2022/04/03/60th-birthday-blog-hop-1-inspiration-pic/
  2. Julia Quinnhttps://handmadebyjuliaquinn.blogspot.com/2022/04/bronwyns-60th-birthday-hop.html
  3. Tina Gillespiehttps://scissorspapercard.blogspot.com/2022/04/brons-birthday-blog-hop-april.html
  4. Jan Clothierhttps://www.thinkingstamping.co.nz/2022/04/BirthdayBash1.html
  5. Leonie Stuarthttps://www.stampinginspirationbyleonie.com/2022/04/brons-60th-birthday-blog-hop.html
  6. Andrea Sargenthttps://valleyinspiration.blogspot.com/2022/04/brons-birthday-blog-hop-1.html
  7. Lou Kitzelmanhttps://withabowontopbylou.blogspot.com/2022/04/brons-60th-birthday-blog-hop-1-waves-of-inspiration.html
  8. Monica Formosahttps://www.paperhappinessity.com/2022/03/bronwyns-60th-birthday-hop-1.html
  9. Chantell Randallhttps://inkeverywhere.wordpress.com/?p=4768
  10. Sara Levinhttps://theartfulinker.com/brons-birthday-blog-hop-1
  11. Catherine Proctorhttps://whatcathymade.com.au/?p=9210
  12. Sharon Daltonhttps://studioshabazcreativeme68.blogspot.com/2022/04/brons-60th-birthday-blog-hop.html

INSTA Participants –

  1. @addinktivedesigns
  2. @stempel_und_papier
  3. @stampinsusanwong
  4. @dobsonpaula
  5. @handmadebyjuliaquinn
  6. @stampinness
  7. @theartfulinker
  8. @lou_kitzelman
  9. @paperhappinessity
  10. @whatcathymade

Stampin’ Up! ® Product List

Bough Punch

$31.00

Paper Snips

$17.00

Stitched Shapes Dies

Stitched Shapes Dies
[145372]
Retired
$50.00

Climbing Orchid Photopolymer Bundle

Climbing Orchid Photopolymer Bundle
[145334]
Retired
$79.00

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder

Coastal Weave 3D Embossing Folder
[151503]
Retired
$16.00

Plus – Uniquely Creative – Selfie Frames Dies (mobile phone), The Greetery – Cozy Cup Coaster Die (rug), Kaisercraft – Underwater Scene Dies (starfish), Impression Obsession Dies – DIE077-W (shell)

Here’s how the ‘base’ of the card looked before I added all the elements –

It’s based on my Tropical Tote Box Card Tutorial that I wrote a couple of years ago as part of a Mini Tutorial Bundle which is still available to purchase in my shop –

Daisy Purse & Tropical Tote Box Cards – Mini Tutorial Bundle

Thanks so much for hopping by,

About Bronwyn Eastley

Paper Crafter from Australia - I enjoy designing 3D, interactive cards, the ones that pop-up, slide or have a unique fold.

11 thoughts on “60th Birthday Blog Hop #1 – Inspiration Pic

  1. Bronwyn I love the way you used the All Dressed Up Dies to create your Box Card – there are so many elements in your card, just beautifully put together!

  2. Love this Bronwyn! So many different elements and layers to look for. Love how you’ve used the Coastal Weave embossing folder for added texture – perfect!

  3. Wow, such a gorgeous Beach Tote Box bag. You have captured the Beach bag in the picture brilliantly. So many amazing details.

  4. Absolutely incredible Bron. Talk about embodying that pic in card form! I am delighted to be able to share in these blog hops with you, leading up to the big day. Thank you for a fab friendship and all of the support you give to me, both creatively and on a personal level. x

  5. What a spectacular way to use the inspiration and of course, it plays to your strength – the wonderful ability to make 3D magic! Thanks so much for the invite to share in your birthday bash.

  6. WOW – what a stunning creation. YOu are soooo talented and creative and I love seeing your creativity in action!!! Love all the textures. Love the tote bag folded card – this is just so special and perfect. Love the items all peeking out of the bag. Love the orchid details!! Such an exquisite project!! Thankyou for the inspiration.

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