Stylized Embossed Birthday Card

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I love this new stamp in the Annual Catalog called Stylized Birthday.  It’s a single stamp and is wood mounted.

I made this card when I was visiting my mom last month.  I usually go for an extended stay and I love that I can set up a temporary craft area when I’m there.  I brought supplies to make holiday cards but I needed to make a birthday card for a good friend and decided to work on birthday cards instead.  We can always use lots of birthday cards, right?

I’ve been trying to challenge myself to create cards that would be considered clean and simple and I have three different versions of the same card.  The one above has ribbon attached.  The one below is the same card but I added a few rhinestones.  I almost added more but I was having a hard time knowing if I was adding too much!  My friend Karen would say that you can never have too much sparkle!

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The card below is made with Mint Macaron and is without rhinestones and without ribbon.  I used the Petal Burst embossing folder for all three cards but I think it’s most prominent in the photo below.  I really felt that it was way too plain but not everyone likes bling or ribbon.

On each of the cards, I heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder.

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Product List – Below are the products I used to make my cards.  For more information, or to place an order, simply click below. 

Heat Tool

$30.00

Shaker Birthday Card

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Today I have a shaker card using the Bow Builder punch.  Yesterday I posted a video from Stampin’ Up! showing how to use the punch.  If you missed that post, click here.

I also used the new Balloon Framelits  and the new stamp set Celebrate Together.  (If you decide to purchase both of these, be sure to use the bundle code – you’ll save 15% – see the list of supplies below).

I made my confetti using the Stars Border Punch and Silver Glimmer Paper.  I also used silver sequins from a package of Frosted Sequins.  These were in the Holiday catalog but I just checked and they are on the Clearance Rack!  Besides the sequins, you’ll also receive pretty snowflakes that you can save for next year!

This set is photopolymer so it was very easy to place happy and birthday on my clear block so that they would fit on the front of the balloon.  I used StazOn but had to wait a bit for it to dry. I immediately cleaned my stamp when I was done.

I don’t usually make shaker cards so I wasn’t sure how it was going to come together but it worked fine!  I used the edges of my Stampin’ Dimensionals  (a part that you might be tempted to throw away, but save them) to create a barrier so my sequins wouldn’t fall out.   It wasn’t pretty to look at but that part gets all covered up!  It was fun to make and I was happy with the results!

I want to thank fellow demo Jen Arkfeld for the inspiration for this card!

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Glue Dots

$4.95

Happy Birthday Card

Birthday Card

I thought I would share one of the cards I received last month for my birthday! This beautiful card is from my friend, Kristina! It is always so much fun to receive a handstamped card in the mail, especially on your birthday!

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Birthday Card

On this card I’ve used ribbon from our new catalog. It is one of the new In Colors called Melon Mambo. It is very pretty and bright!
Stamp Set: On Your Birthday
Paper: Cardstock: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Whisper White
Ink: Classic Black
Pens: Stampin’ Write markers: Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, Yo Yo Yellow
Accessories: 2 way glue pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Melon Mambo Polka Dot ribbon, Eyelet border punch, Scallop oval punch, Small oval punch, Stampin’ Dimensionals, uni-ball Signo Gel Pen

Stampin’ Up! Happiest of Birthdays Sampler Card

Today’s card is one of three cards included in my July Card Sampler. Place a minimum $50 order at my Stampin’ Up! online store using the host code VEKBEWZT and I’ll send you all of the paper and embellishments needed to make two of today’s card along with four more cards in two other designs. Plus, for every $50 purchase, you’ll earn a $5.00 Bonus Coupon from Stampin’ Up! You’ll be able to redeem your coupons when you place an order August 4-31.  There’s no limit to how many Bonus Coupons you can earn!  

 

Happiest of Birthdays

 

To complete the card kits in the July Sampler, you’ll need to supply your own stamp set, ink and adhesive.  For today’s card, I used the stamp set, Happiest of Birthdays.  You can use what you already own or purchase the set.  There’s nothing like seeing products in person and my card samplers are a great way to play with Stampin’ Up! products. 

The last day to sign up for my July Card Sampler is tomorrow! 

 

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July Card Sampler

 

 

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your demonstrator! You can place an order by clicking any of the images below to go to my Stampin’ Up! online store.  If you have questions about products you’re considering purchasing or ones you’ve already purchased, I’m just an email away (click the Email Me button on the sidebar of my blog).  

 

Stampin’ Up! Updates

  • The Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine will be available for purchase on September 1, 2020.  Unfortunately the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine won’t be available until later in the year as production has been impacted by COVID-19. 

 

  • If you’ve tried to order ink refills of our new In Colors, I apologize for your frustration in being unable to order them. Our manufacturer of ink refill bottles has been involved in the production of medical products during COVID-19.  Stampin’ Up! will provide more inventory just as soon as they can.  Thank you for your patience. 

 

  • The August – December 2020 Mini Catalog will go live on August 4, 2020. If you’d like a copy, email me and I’ll add your name to the list to receive one. 

 

 

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