Category Archives: Happy Birthday

Heartfelt Mother & Baby Arch Birthday Card: Creating Special Moments with Stampin’ Up!’s Floral Impressions DSP and Everyday Arches Dies

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Since this is my granddaughter’s first birthday as a mother, I decided to include the baby in the card design. I used a free graphic image from the internet for the mother and child illustration, but everything else on the card is from Stampin’ Up! This beautifully crafted card features a touching mother and baby illustration framed within a rounded arch design created using Stampin’ Up!’s… Read More »

Elegant Green Botanical Birthday Fun Fold Card: Creating with Stampin’ Up!’s Textured Dies and Greenery

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Yesterday I created a feminine card using the Gallery Blooms Bundle. Today’s fun fold card features the same stamp set bundle, but with a masculine design approach. With thick brushstrokes and high-contrast detail, the Gallery Blooms Stamp Set makes it easy to add hand-drawn flowers to your paper crafts. Stamp each flower multiple times to create beautiful card backgrounds. Or make unique paper accents for scrapbooks… Read More »

Masculine Monday: Elegant Winter Scene: Creating Masculine Cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Beautiful Gallery DSP

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Today’s card was easy to make, which is fortunate because I struggle with two types of cards: masculine and sympathy cards. I used one of the moody landscapes from the Beautiful Gallery 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (DSP). This DSP is an eclectic collection featuring dramatic designs and artistic details. In addition to the moody landscapes, it also includes lovely floral sketches. This handmade card… Read More »

Alternative Designs Using Stampin’ Up!’s Painted Wishes Kit for Elegant Watercolor Cards

Hello my Stampin’ Friends! Today’s post features alternative versions of the Painted Wishes Kit instructions. If you want to see the original cards and what is included in the kit, please click here. Card #1 – alternative card Changes I made: Card #2 – alternative card Changes I made: Card #3 – alternative card Changes I made: The inside of Card #3 Gate Fold Card Thank you for visiting my… Read More »

Create Elegant Watercolor Cards with Stampin’ Up!’s Painted Wishes Kit

Hello my Stampin’ Friends Painted Wishes Kit If you’re looking for a way to spread love and kindness around you then the Painted Wishes Kit is what you need! Rich in watercolor designs, colorful florals, and heartfelt greetings, this kit includes the supplies to create nine all-occasion greeting cards that will make kind words flourish all around you! Card #1 – An alternative design will be posted on my blog… Read More »

Custom Birthday Cards Made Simple: Stamping for Every Occasion

Hello My Stampin’ Friends How is spring in your area? It’s absolutely amazing here, and I’m loving the warmer weather. I have the most amazing Granddaughter, Rachel. Yes, she is named after me! She came over today to help with putting together the baby’s playpen and bassinet. Today’s card features a handmade birthday design with a watercolor style. This card has a clean, modern look with a masculine color scheme,… Read More »

Elegant Boho Blue and Basic White Textured Birthday Card: Simple Yet Stunning

Hello my Stampin’ Friends The new Natural Botanicals Stamp Set just screams “masculine card”. Fill your cards and other paper creations with stamped flowers and leafy greenery. The stamps in this unique stamp set are double-sided: the line-art side stamps a detailed outline, and the other side of the same stamp fills in the outline with color and dimension. Use them separately or layer them for maximum effect. Today’s elegant… Read More »

Elegant Floral Birthday Card with Embossed Details and Black Gingham Ribbon

Hello my Stampin’ Friends: The detailed floral designs and heartfelt sentiments in the Memorable Blooms Bundle are perfect for thank you cards, springtime greetings, and all-occasion crafts. Use these versatile florals or your favorite sentiment to create beautiful stamped backgrounds. Alternatively, make the “Thanks So Much” or “You Are Awesome” messages the focal point of your card. Featuring flowers and floral details that are ideal for watercoloring, this essential set… Read More »

Blue Winter Forest Birthday Card: Elegant Simplicity with a Touch of Texture

Hello my Stampin’ Friends This Stampin’ Up! Peaceful Evergreens card stands as a perfect example of simple and quick, capturing a beautiful balance of simplicity and elegance. This elegant handmade birthday card showcases a striking Blueberry Bushel and Basic White color scheme with thoughtful layering of textures and patterns. The card features a Blueberry Bushel base with decorative borders at the top and bottom. These borders combine blue and white… Read More »

90th Birthday Card Tutorial: Elegant Gold & Black Number Dies with Textured Background | Stampin’ Up! Number of Years Bundle

Hello my Stampin’ Friends The Number of Years Bundle has been incredible for adding a personal touch to every celebration in my life. Whether I’m crafting cards for birthdays and anniversaries or documenting milestones like graduations and first days of school, these number dies are essential. I’ve even incorporated them into my scrapbooking projects – they’re so versatile! The quality is outstanding, making each creation look polished and professional. This… Read More »