Simple Sweet Ice Cream Birthday Card

One of the first Bundles which I loved in the January to June Mini was the Sweet Ice Cream Stamps and co-ordinating punch. I decided that I didn’t need the whole suite but I adored the stamps and punch.

This card doesn’t use the punch but it is a simple card which can be used to make multiples. I have used two of last years In-Colours Magenta Madness and Just Jade with Cinnamon Cider to create the perfect cone. I love the colours they are bright and perfect for a birthday. But the card could work with any colour you could choose, I would recommend using the Cinnamon Cider for the cone. I personally used a second and third generation image to create the cone. The card could also work with the other sentiments in the stamp set.

Measurements:

My Metric

10.5 cm x 14.5 cm (10.5 by 29cm scored at 14.5cm)

Inside White Panel - 10cm x 14cm

Metric

10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (10.5 by full length scored at 14.8cm)

Inside White Panel - 10cm x 14.3cm

Imperial

4." x 5.5" (4” by full length scored at 5.5”)

Inside White Panel - 3.75” x 5.25”

The video above shows how I made the card.

To step the card up, stamp on a white layer, add lots of glitter (I used Stamps by Chloe  Sparkelicious glitter in Unicorn Sparkle, I have to say it goes everywhere though ) But you could add any glitter you may have. Do you prefer the glitter or the sequins?

Blended Birthday Backgrounds

I am regularly asked for birthday cards, which means that I need to come up with some different designs, so that nobody gets the same card twice (I try to avoid duplicates). One way to create easy quick different cards which I love, is playing with my blender brushes. Each background is different and can be finished in different ways. Also the colour combinations which can be used are endless as well (well nearly endless.)

I loved the colour combination when I saw it in a colour challenge. I wanted to play with it even though I am not normally a Bermuda Bay fan (I am normally a subtles girl.)

The video below shows how I made the different backgrounds, using these colours adding embossing powders and mirror card.

Measurements:

My Metric

10.5 cm x 14.5 cm (10.5 by 29cm scored at 14.5cm)

Inside White Panel - 10cm x 14cm

Blended Panel – quarter of A4

Metric

10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (10.5 by full length scored at 14.8cm)

Inside White Panel - 10cm x 14.3cm

Blended Panel – quarter of A4

Imperial

4." x 5.5" (4” by full length scored at 5.5”)

Inside White Panel - 3.75” x 5.25”

Blended Panel – quarter of A4

I love that each one is different and that the card base and the way the sentiment is stamped can change the card. Which is your favourite?

Happiest of Birthday Rainbows - Simple Birthday Card

Over my last few posts, I have been using one of my favourite sketches, last week I showed how to stamp directly on to Designer Series Paper to create a card. Whilst cutting the DSP I created strips from the left-over piece to create a second card. I had said that I would show you how to create a card using those scraps. Unfortunately, the paper retired and then I lost my original video (somehow, I corrupted my videos again…. Whoops, I have a habit of breaking electronics.) So, I picked another design of DSP.

The DSP I have used is from the new 2021 to 2022 catalogue, it is a host reward called Pattern Party, which can only be ordered using Stampin’ Rewards. What are Stampin’ Rewards? Stampin’ Rewards can only be earned by an order from a party or an individual that is £150+ (before postage). If your Stampin’ Up! party sales reach between £150 and £274.99, the hostess of the party / individual will receive 10% of that total to spend for free!

I have to confess, I tend to use any rewards I earn to put towards bundles I love, but I loved the paper so much that I bought it in the Demo pre-order. After the 4th May the only way to get it is by using Stampin’ Rewards. I love the paper as it is a stunning combination of coloured patterns on one side and monochromatic black and white patterns on the other.

I had some strips of the new Pattern Party DSP left from crating a box (I haven’t sussed out the closure yet but when I do I will share it with you!) I have used the Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Flirty Flamingo and Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Markers to colour the stamp to make a multi coloured sentiment to match the stripes. Crazily, the Stampin’ Markers are from 3 colour families, or you can get them in one collection.

the sketch above shows the basics for the card, the layer works in any measurement from 9.5 cm to 7.5cms wide (3.75” to 3”)

My Metric

10.5 cm x 14.5 cm (10.5 by 29cm scored at 14.5cm)

2 x DSP strips – 2cm x 14.5cm

Scrap of White – 14.5cm x 6.3cm (to prevent a saggy middle)

White Front Panel – 14.5cm x 8.5cm

Inside White Panel - 10cm x 14cm

Inside strip –  1cm x 14 cm

Metric

10.5 cm x 14.8 cm (10.5 by full length scored at 14.8cm)

2 x DSP strips – 2cm x 14.8 cm

Scrap of White – 14.8 cm x 6.3cm (to prevent a saggy middle)

White Front Panel – 14.8 cm x 8.5cm

Inside White Panel - 10cm x 14.3cm

Inside strip – 1cm x 14.3cm

Imperial

4." x 5.5" (4” by full length scored at 5.5”)

2 x DSP strips – 0.75” x 5.5”

Scrap of White – 2.5” x 5.5”

White Front Panel – 3.5” x 5.5”

Inside strip –  0.5” x 5.25

Inside White Panel - 3.75” x 5.25”

The video above shows how I have made the card. I love the stripes of the patterned paper, what is your favourite patterned paper?

An excess of Christmas Cards - Simple Birthday Cards Using DSP

 Having worked out how many weeks there are till the end of November, I have calculated that by December I will have over 400 Christmas cards so I have decided to tweak Claire’s Creative Christmas Card Challenge to Claire’s Creative Christmas creation challenge to incorporate ideas other than cards. I have also decided to add another challenge - Claire’s Creative Celebration Creation Challenge as I have identified that I also need to be better at making and sending Birthday cards.

I must confess I am pretty awful. the joys of a neurodiverse mind, the only Birthdays I remember really are mine, Toms and ones of my Sisters, everyone else’s, I know the month but not the exact day. I have invested in a card box to remind me of the dates, but need more cards which are ready to go to ensure that everyone gets a card!

In my last video I explained how I choose DSP and what actions I take when I receive it. In my latest video, I show how to make a simple card, using one of my favourite card sketches, the happiest of birthday stamps and also the retired perfect patterns Designer Series Paper. I also used the in the family stamp set for the inside of the card, but you could use any small stamp. I personally think that it is a perfect card for making multiples.

The video below shows how to make a card using the sketch,

I think it is a perfect layout for birthday cards. What is your go to sketch?

Simple Happy Birthdays

Stampin' Up! have a gorgeous range of birthday stamps and dies. If like me you are last minute dot com then they have the perfect die to make a quick card. You just need some co-ordinating card  and some DSP. 

I chose the Broadway Bound DSP, using basic black and gold for one strip  and basic black gold and silver for the others with basic black for the layers and card base. I cut the Happy birthday in Basic Black and then added Versamark and then Gold embossing powder to add  focus and texture. I love the contrast between the two sides of the Broadway Bound DSP it is so different, with bright colours on one side and more muted tones on the other. For my second card I cut the Happy Birthday out of Lovely Lipstick, it is a gorgeous colour, but I have to confess that Grey Granite is still my current favourite!

I am not sure about the gold embossing on top of Black and gold strip of DSP. But the recipients liked the cards so that is the most important thing! I love both of these cards. Which one is your favourite?