Category Archives: Happy Birthday

Brushed with Beauty Birthday Card Tutorial

Hi Crafty Friends! This card was so easy to make! I found inspiration from a design on Pinterest, and I loved that it required only minimal stamping and no coloring. The Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP) does all the heavy lifting with its gorgeous floral prints, and that scripted “because” die cut adds such an elegant touch. Add a textured background, layer everything up, and you’ve got a… Read More »

Layered Floral Elegance Card

Hi Craft Friends! I’m absolutely loving the Layers of Beauty Bundle! I came across a beautiful card design on Pinterest that inspired me to recreate it with this stamp set. The detailed florals and coordinating frame dies create such elegant, dimensional cards with minimal effort. This Petal PInk design showcases how beautifully the layered elements work together to add depth and sophistication to any project. To begin, I stamped the… Read More »

Celebrate Love with This Heart Wreath Anniversary Card

This elegant anniversary card features a delicate heart-shaped wreath created with the Heart Shaped Dies, layered over the Made with Love Designer Series Paper (DSP) in Real Red. The white embossed branches with tiny leaves form a romantic heart frame that perfectly showcases the simple “Happy Anniversary” sentiment. Here’s How I Made This Card: I started with my card base: I cut Basic White cardstock to 8 1/2″ x 5… Read More »

Vintage Harbor Scene Birthday Card: Timeless Elegance for Him

Hi Craft Friends I almost titled this post “Look Ma, No Stamping!” but thought better of it! 😊 I’m so excited to share this elegant birthday card, from the Beautiful Gallery Designer Series Paper (DSP), featuring a beautiful vintage harbor scene. The moody sky and peaceful boats create such a sophisticated, masculine look that’s perfect for the men in our lives. I layered it on a classic black card base… Read More »

Branching Out Birthday Card: Pine Needle Stamping Tutorial

Hi Crafty Friends: I’m absolutely smitten with this nature-inspired birthday card featuring the gorgeous Branching Out Bundle! When I first saw those delicate pine needles and branches, I knew they’d create something truly special. I love how versatile this stamp set is – it’s perfect for masculine cards, nature lovers, or anyone who appreciates the simple beauty of pine branches. Let me walk you through how I created this layered… Read More »

Creating Personalized Birthday Cards: Masculine Design with Blue Watercolor Accents

Hello Crafty Friends! I absolutely love how this masculine birthday card turned out! I used a digital image to create this casual guy in a gray t-shirt and jeans – perfect for those harder-to-design-for men in our lives. The blue and gray strips on the left side adds just the right pop of color, and I paired it with that gorgeous embossed background using one of my favorite textured folders.… Read More »

Handmade with Love: Why Personal Birthday Cards Make All the Difference

In an age of instant everything, receiving something tangible that I made by hand feels special and rare. It breaks through the noise of countless digital messages. That’s why I make personal (and not necessarily Stampin’ Up! images) for my immediate family. Sydney is my granddaughter and she is very special to me. I printed this digital image (non-SU) directly from my computer for the main focal point. The patterned… Read More »

How to Make a Handmade Birthday Card with Distressed Wood Background

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! We finally got some much-needed rain in our area! Are you in the path of this large front that’s moving through? I’m so glad this DSP carried over! The Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (DSP) lets you create rustic yet sophisticated paper crafts that work for any occasion. These beautiful wood designs are incredibly versatile – you can dress them up for elegant… Read More »

Vintage Floral Birthday Card Tutorial: Combining Pattern Papers and Die Cuts

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Gracefully transition your florals from summer to autumn with the Charming Day Stamp Set. These exquisite rose and anemone designs feature hand-drawn, calligraphy pen artwork that creates open line art perfect for coloring. Complete with versatile all-occasion sentiments, this set lets you craft beautiful handmade birthday cards, thank-you notes, and so much more! I’ll be honest before we begin the card instructions: it was genuinely difficult… Read More »

Stretching Birthday Wishes: An Adorable Dachshund Slim Card

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Stretch your crafting skills this holiday season with the Long Time No See Stamp Set, featuring an adorable dachshund in a cozy sweater alongside other charming animals. This versatile set allows you to stamp animal bodies across multiple surfaces, creating delightfully complete images that span your entire project. Perfect for adding whimsical, stretched-out characters to cards, scrapbook pages, and other creative endeavors. This charming handmade birthday… Read More »