Theme and Variations

Okay, so if you didn't already run to the clearance sale at my Stampin' Up website, you need to do it right now!  The paper, like the summer sun paper here, was super cheap and so was a ton of ribbon and sizzix dies!  
Anyway, I'm making it a mission of mine to use up all of my retired paper and not let it collect dust.   Therefore, it makes really great card bases!  Here are a few variations of a birthday themed card that I made with the Party This Way stamp set.
Stamps:  Party This Way
Ink:  Kiwi Kiss, Pacific Point
Paper:  Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun, DSP (retired)
Accessories:  Scallop Trim punch, Pacific Point striped grosgrain ribbon