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Birthday card ideas you’ll want to case! Free project sheet too

November 9, 2026

On last week’s video I shared two birthday card ideas I know you’ll want to copy/case.

Isn’t this a great idea?! To create the present, I cut a small square of DSP and wrapped ribbon around it with a few loops at the top.

I drew lines from the top of the present for the star die-cuts. The Shining Stars dies worked perfectly. These dies just sold out! They were the product of the month for October; I’m surprised they lasted as long as they did.

This card is a gatefold and the images are from the Candle Party stamp set seen here. It’s so cute! It does come with coordinating dies in the bundle seen here. My colors include Lemon Lime Twist with Azure Afternoon and Poppy Parade. The Designer paper inside is the Timeless Christmas.

I used a white ribbon on the gift but colored it with my Poppy Parade Blends marker. Perfect match!
This is a special and unique birthday card anyone would love to receive!

I did create a free project sheet for this card; click here to download or print it.

And below is the video tutorial for this card and one more fabulous idea using this stamp set and the Shining Stars dies.

November Specials:

The November Online Exclusive products are now available! See them all here.

The newest product of the month is the Branched Out Messages stamp set; it’s just $75 with a $75 minimum order.

Get a free card kit from me with any order of $50 or more!

The Mosaic Garden suite is gorgeous! Get this PDF tutorial free with ANY online order!

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Bamboo Beauty & the Ink Swipe Technique

June 21, 2021
I created this striking card for a swap I participated in with some of my Demonstrator leader friends. I wanted to highlight the beautiful Bamboo Beauty stamp set.

I decided to create a bold background effect by swiping ink pads directly across my Basic White CS. Each one turned out totally different!

I chose to use these colors from top to bottom – Pale Papaya, Mango Melody, Flirty Flamingo & Calypso Coral. Depending on how well inked your pads are you can get a variety of hues. After I swiped the darker colors I used the Pale Papaya over it all to blend and soften the colors together.

My measurements for this card are as follows:
- So Saffron card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"
- White (before swiping) 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
- Black 3 5/8" X 4 7/8"
I hope you try this technique; it's so fun! I shared this technique using glossy paper in a video a few years ago. Here's a link to it.

June Specials:

The last chance list is out! Check out the retiring and discounted products here.

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Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well! Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites!
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Watercolor Shapes Fun Fold Easel card with video

June 18, 2021
Yesterday I shared some of the cards I made with the Watercolor Shapes stamp set on Tuesday's FB Live. Here are a few more:

The card on the left features the larger oval image in the set and Fresh Freesia & Granny Apple Green ink and CS.

I love the bright color combination of Magenta Madness with Granny Apple Green.

Measurements:
- card base 5 ½” X 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼", cut up at 1 ¼” from each side to the score line
- White front 3 ½” square, inside 2 1/2" or 2 ¾” square
- Black 3 5/8” square
- DSP strips 1” X 4”
Below is the video where I share all three of my cards; click on it to watch!

June Specials:

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Watercolor Shapes Fun Fold cards – FB Live Replay video

June 17, 2021

On my weekly FB Live I shared many ideas for the Watercolor Shapes stamp set. The cards below are just one of the three card versions I shared. Scroll down to catch the video. Or click here to see it.

I offer frequent Creative Card Challenges for my Flowerbug's Team and this is the one we're currently working on:

Here's a closer view one card. I love how the solid images stamp with multiple hues of color without any effort! It may look like my ink pad wasn't inked enough but this is on purpose. These Distinctive stamps are wonderful and provide a lot of dimension effortlessly!

Which do you prefer? Pale Papaya or Fresh Freesia?

There are so many possibilities with this set; I just scratched the surface! Click here to see it in my store.

Below is the video where I share all three of my cards; click on it to watch!

June Specials:

The last chance list is out! Check out the retiring and discounted products here.

Host code: MMCUKBSX Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well! Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites!

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