I’m all about the easy button when it comes to creating cards, especially when I have so many birthdays on the calendar! Stampin’ Up!’s Simple Birthday Photopolymer Stamp offers a super easy solution to making a stack of handmade birthday cards. Find this new photopolymer set in Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2025 Mini Catalog. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth at the $18 price.
I’ve made a series of cards featuring this one large stamp using basically the same products. The card at the top of this post demonstrates a stepped-up version. Be sure to watch the video below to see how I created this vibrant card front with the emboss resist technique.
Measurements and Details
Daffodil Delight Card Stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Daffodil Delight Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Starstruck Embossing Folder*
Basic White Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, die cut with the large die from the Citrus Blooms Dies
Heat emboss the sentiment with white embossing powder
Use Small Blending Brushes to apply Blueberry Bushel, Daffodil Delight, and Melon Mambo ink. This is called the Emboss Resist Technique.
With a paper towel, rub excess ink from the letters.
Daffodil Delight 1/8″ Satin Trim
Blueberry Bushel gems from the Tinsel Gems Three-Pack
*Earn the Starstruck Embossing Folder free during Stampin’ Up!’s SaleABration sale with a purchase of $60 or more before tax and shipping. SaleABration ends February 28, 2025.
See these other samples below, beginning with the most basic. Please let me know if you have questions about the techniques or products I used.
This card uses a 5 1/4 x 4 piece of the Full of Life 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper. Sentiment is stamped with Blueberry Bushel ink on a panel die cut with the Citrus Blooms Dies.Here, I heat embossed the sentiment directly on the Full of Life 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.For this version, I heat embossed the sentiment on a panel die cut with the Citrus Blooms Die from the Full of Life 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating these fun and easy birthday cards.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you’re inspired to wish someone a happy birthday.
Kim
Simple Birthday Card Samples Supply List
Click on any of the pictures below to shop for the paper crafting products to create this card at home.
Ever since I purchased Stampin’ Up!’s Hearts of Elegance Bundle, I’ve been intentional about using it for all kinds of occasion cards. I try to get so much out of my bundles, and this bundle goes way beyond Valentine’s Day and love themes. Look for this bundle as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives–meaning not shown in a catalog. In addition, the sentiment comes from the Day to Celebrate Stamp Set. Earn the set free with a $60 purchase before tax and shipping during Stampin’ Up!’s SaleABration promotion.
Today, I offer a free, card-making tutorial to help you create a birthday celebration card. Please enjoy the step-by-step directions below.
PAPER – Boho Blue Cardstock (161724), Bubble Bath Card Stock (161718) Basic White Cardstock (159276), 2023-2025 In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (163778)
INK – Versamark (102283)
· OTHER – Hearts of Elegance Dies (164915), Starstruck Embossing Folder (164972) (SAB), Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475), 2023-2025 In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots (163782), Heat Tool (129053), Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)
Cutting & Scoring:
Boho Blue Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded, 3” x 3”
Bubble Bath Cardstock – 5 ½” x 3”
Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4”
2023-2025 In Color 6 x 6 DSP – 2” x 2” (3)
White Bakers Twine – 8”
Instructions:
Emboss the 5 ½” x 3” Bubble Bath Cardstock with the Starstruck Embossing Folder
Attach to Boho Blue card base.
Die cut the 3” x 3” Boho Blue Cardstock with the heart from Hearts of Elegance Dies.
Heat emboss the sentiment with white embossing powder on that Boho Blue heart.
Die cut three other hearts of various sizes from the In Color DSP.
Attach hearts to card front, as shown above.
Tie a bow with the ribbon and attach to card front.
Add three Boho Blue In Color Opaque Sparkle Dots.
Attach the remaining white Basic Cardstock to the center of the card.
I hope you enjoyed today’s free card-making tutorial. Please let me know if you have questions about this or any other stamping questions.
I’m offering another fun and beautiful class to go. This time, I’m using Stampin’ Up!’s Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack. I’ve designed full-size, all-occasion cards. The kit includes birthday, thinking of you, thank you, and friend-themed greeting cards. You’ll make two each of the 10 designs, a total of 20 cards, for $45 + $10 to ship. (If you’re local to Mesa, Arizona, you’re welcome to pick up your class packet to save on shipping.)
You’ll receive all of the ingredients, including the leftover cards, extra layers, envelopes, ribbon, and embellishments (a full package of the new Low Profile Dots) , to create the cards, as well as a simple PDF. Created with Stampin’ Up!’s Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack, these cards don’t require stamping. You will need to supply your own adhesives.
Packets will be ready to be shipped and/or picked up beginning Monday, February 17, 2025.
To purchase this class, please complete this Google form and send either of the following payments: I accept Venmo (@Kim-Quade), Zelle (kimqskards@gmail.com or 402-617-7955), PayPal (kimqskards@gmail.com), or cash.
Thanks so much for your interest in this class. Please let me know if you have questions.
Kim
Complementary Products
The Mixed Media Florals Memories & More Card Pack is just one of several coordinating products in this collection of products. Look for two stamp sets, two die cut sets, Designer Series Paper, an embossing folder, and gems. See the suite in the online store by clicking here.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Please let me know how I can help you in your paper crafting journey.
Kim
Mixed Media Florals Class to Go
These products might be helpful when creating your cards at home:
At each in-person class, I love to give each participant a fun party favor or treat packet. I created this heart-shaped packet and want to share it with you. It’s so quick, easy, and super cute.
All the different size hearts offer so many possibilities.
See below for a look at a few of the finished treats.
Measurements and Details
Cut two pieces of the Designer Series Paper to 5 x 5
Die cut each with the largest heart die from the Hearts of Elegance Dies. Or, use any of the other sizes to create a variety of treat holders.
Score each heart down the middle. Fold in half. Burnish with a bone folder.
Use Tear ‘n Tape to adhere the hearts together.
Embellish with ribbon and gems or include a sentiment.
Add treats!
You can’t make it any easier to create a DIY Valentine treat packet!
Be sure to watch the video below to see how these candy holders come together.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions showing you how to create this fun Valentine project.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you love this project as much as I do. I’ve created quite a few cards using the Hearts of Elegance Bundle. Click on the links below to see some of them:
Welcome to Team Stamp It’s January Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. We’re so glad you’re here. This month, all of the participating stampers feature cards and projects centered around the Valentine theme. Leave a comment on each blog. You have the chance to win the Painted Wishes Card Kit. See a list of participating stampers at the end of this post.
Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper measuring 12 x 5 1/4, score at 4 inches and 8 inches
Using a ruler, measure 2 inches up from the bottom left corner of the Designer Series Paper. Lightly mark that spot with a pencil.
Place the DSP in the trimmer. Line the pencil mark with the cutting track and angle the paper to the eight-inch line and make an angled cut. (Watch the video below to see how I do this. Note: the video shows a different card, but it’s the same concept.)
Die cut Cherry Cobbler card stock with larger stitched heart.
Heat emboss the sentiment with gold embossing powder on heart.
Add Gold Twisted Thread to heart.
For inside: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 Cherry Cobbler card stock. Basic White card stock measuring 3 1/4 x 3 1/4.
Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins.
Click here to see another blog post using this same design.
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for making this modified angled z fold fun fold. The video below demonstrates a card with different supplies, but the same design.
I hope you enjoy this fun fold. Please let me know if you have questions about creating this card or any other project.
Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. You have a chance to win a Painted Wishes Card Kit.
Congrats to last month’s winner: Terry Deason
List of Participating Blog Hoppers
Marbled Elegance Angled Fold Supply List
Click on any of the pictures below to shop for the products to create this card at home.
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