Tagged: birthday card

May 16, 2013

A Crossword Puzzle Birthday Card

I fell in love with this set when it was introduced in the spring catalog. I loved the little butterfly – I’m a sucker for butterflies, as you know! But I also loved the clever crossword puzzle greetings. I like crossword puzzles; not challenging crossword puzzles, just the easy ones that can be completed in a 15 minute break. I don’t do crossword puzzles for the challenge, I do them for the entertainment.

Even though a cute cupcake comes with the set and is a perfect pair for the happy birthday greeting, I still used the butterfly, because I LOVE butterflies! (Have I mentioned that?) And even though the crossword greeting has a whimsical feel, this card has a more sophisticated look I think because of the colors, the die-cut doily and the Natural Composition music paper. My paper snips made easy work of clipping out the crossword.

The layout was inspired by the mother’s day card I showed you Sunday.

Here’s the card recipe:

(All supplies are Stampin’ Up! Click on the product link to visit the online store for pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps: Cross My Heart wood-mount #126580 or clear-mount #126582*

Ink: Pink Pirouette #126956, Primrose Petals #126858

Paper: Whisper White #100730, Primrose Petals #126841, Natural Composition dsp #126917

Extras: Big Shot #113439, Delicate Doilies Die #126999, 2-1/2″ Circle Punch #120906, Paper Snips #103579, Primrose Petals Stitched Ribbon #126844, Dimensionals #104430

**Spring catalog sales end May 31st

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list. Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product). Some discounted up to 60% off. Order your favorites now!

Enjoy! Julie

May 13, 2013

Perfect Punches Birthday Note Card

I love the note cards and envelopes for quick projects. Already cut and scored and a perfect size for easy crafting! This little card came together quickly with the retiring Stampin’ Up! Circle Circus and Perfect Punches stamp sets. I stamped the background with Regal Rose (going to miss that color!!) and Summer Starfruit. The tag is stamped in Basic Gray.

This card with matching envelope was part of my Birthday Party stamp camp on Friday night. And for the first time I’m making my card class available to my online audience while supplies last! You’ll receive the Birthday Party stamp camp kit with all the precut pieces, accessories and envelopes to create three birthday cards for just $15 – you add the stamping and assemble! This price includes shipping and tax and is only available to those in the continental US. You can order your stamp camp today by emailing me with your address and requesting your bundle. Then watch for a paypal invoice in your inbox.

After stamping the tag I punched it out with the Extra-Large Oval punch. The bitty flower is punched with the shape from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punches and the smallest rhinestone tops it off. Before adhering the tag to the card I tied a Summer Starfruit stitched ribbon knot around it and then added the tag with dimensionals.

I stamped the matching envelope flap with the same colors using a smaller circle stamp for the Regal Rose. To stamp just the flap, tuck a piece of scrap paper under it to cover the rest of the envelope which protects it from the ink, then stamp away.

The Whisper White Note Cards and Envelopes measure 5″ x 3-1/2″ of smooth card stock especially designed for stamping. And they are a terrific great value with each pack including 20 cards and envelopes for only $5.95.

Here’s the card recipe:

(All supplies are Stampin’ Up! Click on the product link to visit the online store for pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps: Circle Circus wood-mount #115778 or clear-mount #127784*, Perfect Punches wood-mount # 117022 or clear-mount #120516*

Ink: Regal Rose #126947**, Summer Starfruit #126991

Paper: Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes #107311**, Whisper White #100730

Extras: Summer Starfruit Stitched Ribbon #126846, Extra-Large Oval Punch #119859, Itty Bitty Shapes Punches#118309, Rhinestones #119246, Dimensionals #104430

* retiring, available until June 3rd.

** retiring, available until June 3rd or while supplies last

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list.
Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product). Some discounted up to 60% off.
Order your favorites now!

These handmade note cards are perfect for gift giving and mailing too! Be sure and order your Birthday Party stamp camp kit today.

Enjoy! Julie

May 8, 2013

Simple Summer Silhouette Washi Tape Birthday Card

Another clean and simple (CAS) card today inspired by a card by Joan Ervin and the new Epic Day This and That Washi Tape. And since it’s Joan’s birthday, I made it a birthday card. Happy birthday, Joan! The blossoms are stamped from the Stampin’ Up! Summer Silhouette set and the clever saying is from the One in a Million stamp set. On the inside I stamped the continuation of the greeting.

I think this ‘that makes you one in a million’ birthday wish is so genius paired with the greeting on the front of the card! It makes me wonder ‘why didn’t I think of that’?I stamped the blossom in Calypso Coral to match the washi tape on the front.

I lined the envelope with Calypso Coral pattern paper from the Tea for Two designer series paper.

I stamped the front of the card with Black StazOn and extended the stem of the longest blossom with the fine tip of the Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker. Then I added the washi tape and layered the front of the card on a Whisper White card base.

I love the Summer Silhouettes stamp set and I’m so happy it will be sticking around in the next catalog!

Here’s the card recipe:

(All supplies are Stampin’ Up! Click on the product link to visit the online store for pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps: Summer Silhouettes wood-mount #126445 clear-mount #125447, One in a Million wood-mount #126380 clear-mount #126382

Ink: Black StazOn #101406, Calypso Coral #126983

Paper: Whisper White #100730, Tea for Two dsp #129311

Extras: Epic Day This and That Washi Tape #131269, Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430

Quick links:
Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list.
Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product).
Order your favorites now!

Order your washi tape today and create some simple and interesting birthday cards.

Enjoy! Julie

May 7, 2013

Just Believe Just For You CAS Card

The Stampin’ Up! retiring stamp set Just Believe, Bonnie Klass and the Sunshine and Sprinkles designer series paper were the inspiration for this clean and simple (CAS) card. (The complete supply list is at the bottom of this post.)

I love this layout and have used it numerous times over the years, so when I saw Bonnie’s Open Seas card with the world map down the left side I knew just what I wanted to do. And since I wanted it bright and cheery I went straight to the Sunshine and Sprinkles for color inspiration.

The center panel measures 3-3/4″ x 5″ which allows for a 1/4″ border on a standard 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ card. This size panel is my go-to when I’m layering color on color. The circle were stamped in Melon Mambo, Pacific Point, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist and Daffodil Delight and punched out with the 1-1/4″ circle punch. After laying them out and adhering the circles to the panel, I used my paper snips to trim the circles at the top and the bottom.

I stamped the sentiment from the same Just Believe stamp set and wrapped Bakers Twine around the panel before I adhered it to the card base with dimensionals. Another option would be to use a mask and stamp the circles directly on the card front. For more information on using a mask, check out this post or watch the video below.

As I mentioned before the Sunshine and Sprinkles dsp was the inspiration for the colors on this card and I lined my envelope with paper from this pack. I hope to post a video tomorrow and show you how easy it is to line your envelopes with coordinating patterns.

Here’s the card recipe:

(All supplies are Stampin’ Up! Click on the product link to visit the online store for pictures, details & ordering.)

Stamps: Just Believe wood-mount #116948 or clear-mount #120453*

Ink: Melon Mambo #126948, Pacific Point #126951, Wild Wasabi #126959, Marina Mist #126962, Daffodil Delight #126944

Paper: Whisper White #100730

Extras: 1-1/4″ Circle Punch #119861, Island Indigo Bakers Twine #125575, Dimensionals #104430, Whisper White envelopes #107301, Sunshine & Sprinkles dsp #126922

* retiring, available until June 3rd.

Click here for the retiring Stampin’ Up! stamps list.
Click here for the retiring accessories list (with updates on sold out product).
Order your favorites now!

Save even more by adding Clearance Rack items to your order!

Enjoy! Julie

April 13, 2013

From the Stampin’ Up! Designers

stampin' up! bombs away birthday cassette

Another fun birthday idea from Dave and the new Bombs Away Birthday stamp set.

concept art color challenge card ideas

Some great card ideas from the Concept Art Color Challenge! Do you see the Sent with Love products and Designer Typeset stamp set in these cards?

concept art color challenge

I love this Bakers Twine storage idea. I’m definitely going to do this!!

DISCONTINUING COLORS AVAILABLE ONLY WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: Regal Rose, Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Not Quite Navy, More Mustard, River Rock, Lucky Limeade. Some are already gone! Read more here and order here.

TAKE A SNEAK PEEK AT THE SPRING SURPRISE – A Round Array stamp set and coordinating scallop punch bundle available now.

THE EPIC DAY THIS AND THAT BUNDLE IS AVAILABLE NOW! I love the Epic Day Journal and accessories! Available now at a 15% savings!

Coming soon! Wood-Mount Stamp Cases

Enjoy! Julie