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 with a decorative frame and added a simple “Happy Birthday Justin” sentiment. It’s a straightforward design that lets the stunning artwork shine. Let me show you how I made it!

Here’s how I made this very simple but with vintage charm:

I started with a Secret Sea cardstock base, folding it in half and using a bone folder to create a sharp crease. Next, I die cut both the DSP and Cloud Cover cardstock using the second largest die from the Textured Notes Dies set. I attached the Cloud Cover cardstock to the base card at an angle, then added a 1/8″ Secret Sea cardstock border around the DSP for the top panel. I mounted everything to the card front using Black Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the sentiment, I created it on my computer and printed it onto Basic Beige cardstock, then die cut it with the coordinating Textured Notes die. I attached it to the card front with Black Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Inside the card, I added a Basic Beige cardstock panel die cut with the largest Textured Notes die. I also attached a piece of leftover DSP to the bottom of the card interior. To create a cohesive look, I added the same DSP to the envelope flap as well.

Thank you for visiting my blog! I hope today’s card design inspires your own Stampin’ Up! projects. Don’t forget to check out my Card Gallery for more ideas using your favorite Stampin’ Up! products. Your support means the world to me. If you need supplies or have any questions, I’m here to help as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator—just give me a call or send me an email.

Happy stamping, and let’s keep crafting together!