Wishing You a Beautiful Birthday!

I am in LOVE with the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper pack! The designs are beautiful but not too busy or fussy. The color palette is bright and cheerful. The Fitting Florets fits my style perfectly! Today's birthday card features the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper in a big way - by covering the entire card front!

To emphasize the floral theme, I stamped, colored, and die cut the grouping of 2 flowers image and raised it on dimensionals.

I used the Stampin' Blends to color the flowers and the leaves. I added shading to the flower petals by first outlining the shadow areas with dark Polished Pink Stampin' Blend.

Then I added a secondary shadow area right next to the dark Polished Pink area with light Polished Pink Stampin' Blend. I overlapped the dark and light Polished Pink areas to help them blend together in a smooth transition.

Finally, I added light Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blend to the center of each petal to create the area where the light was shining the brightest. I overlapped the light Flirty Flamingo with the light Polished Pink area to also make a smoother transition from one pink to the next pink.

When I use Stampin' Blends, I tend to use just the light and dark pair of the same color. However, I am starting to add more colors and shades. Recently, I used light So Saffron when blending with light and dark Flirty Flamingo with excellent results. It has been really fun trying new color combinations! What Stampin' Blend color combinations have you tried that you were surprised by?

I paired the flower image with the "Wishes for a beautiful birthday" greeting. I like how the greeting font is easy to read and how it is part cursive and part printing.

On the inside of the card, I couldn't resist adding a bit more Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper to the bottom of a Basic White cardstock layer! I also stamped the "For a special person on a special day" greeting in Evening Evergreen ink.

Below are the measurements and the supply list for this Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 4-1/4" x 11"; scored at 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• 2nd Mat: 2-1/4" x 4-1/4" (Soft Succulent Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1-3/4" x 4-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Flowers: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside Mat: 4" x 5-1/4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/4" (Fitting Florets DSP)

Supplies

Stamps
#161815 Framed Florets Stamp Set
#162407 Framed Florets Bundle

Ink
#147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
#155576 Evening Evergreen Ink Pad
#155517 Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#155521 Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)
#155520 Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154884 Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)

Paper
#155710 Polished Pink Cardstock
#155776 Soft Succulent Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#161814 Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP)


Embellishments
#161822 Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls
#104430 Dimensionals

Tools
#160623 Framed Florets Dies
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D


I hope you enjoyed today's floral birthday card. If you need supplies to make this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Please, be mindful that the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper and the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls are only available during the Fitting Florets Early Release period or while supplies last. Once they sell out, they are gone for good. So, please, don't wait! Place your order today!

If you have any questions about today's birthday card, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Happy Place Floral Center Easel Card

Happy Birthday! For today's project, I created a center easel fun fold card using the This Birthday Piggy stamp set. This Birthday Piggy features 3 adorable pigs celebrating their and your birthday.

The center panel, decorated with a piggy about to blow out a birthday candle, sits up and is held in place by a stamped present stopper. This fun fold makes for a great display card for all ages!

I like this fun fold because it is easy to cut the card base, it is customizable to any occasion, holiday, recipient, and color palette, the card folds flat for mailing, and it can fit inside of a A2 envelope.

I had so much fun with the Fitting Florets and This Birthday Piggy stamp set that I made another center easel card! This time I used the pig relaxing in the mud. This sweet piggy reminded me of relaxing at the salt cave! What a wonderful way to spend a birthday!

 

 

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this center easel birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this fun fold card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" and then cut at 1-1/4" & 4-1/4" only on the card front; score the center front panel at 2-1/8" (see the center easel fun fold card template below)
• DSP Side Panels (cut 2): 1" x 4" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• DSP Center Panels (cut 2): 2-3/4" x 1-7/8" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside Mat: 3-1/2" x 4" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 3-1/2" (Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Stopper: 1" x 1" (Basic White Cardstock)
• Piggy: 3" x 2-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)

Supply List

Stamps
#159107 This Birthday Piggy Stamp Set
#160698 Warm Welcome Stamp Set


Paper
#131199 Crushed Curry Cardstock
#146982 Balmy Blue Cardstock
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#161814 Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (DSP)


Ink
#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
#154830 Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154884 Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154904 Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)
#154902 Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (dark)
#154897 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154882 Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#154905 So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (both)
#153112 Melon Mambo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (dark)
#155517 Evening Evergreen Stampin' Blends Combo Pack (light)


Embellishments
#104430 Dimensionals


Tools
#160254 Birthday Piggies Dies (retired) - these dies are optional; you can fussy cut the pig images or die cut them with an oval
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner
#118487 Clear Block A
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D
#118489 Clear Block G
#118490 Clear Block H


I created a template showing the cutting and scoring lines for this center easel birthday piggy card. The red lines indicate the cut lines. The blue dashed lines indicate the scoring lines.

I hope you enjoyed today's Birthday Piggies center easel fun fold card. If you need supplies to make this birthday card, please, shop my online store HERE. ### insert link to shop here bit.ly/Craftwithbethshop ###


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If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Heat Embossed Abigail Rose Birthday Card

Each Tuesday I send out my stamping newsletter to my email list. On October 18th, I will be sharing this birthday card featuring a gold heat embossed greeting from the Go to Greetings stamp set on a background of the Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper.

This Abigail Rose birthday card is only available to my email list subscribers. If you are already on my email list, you will automatically receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this card.

If you are not on my email list and would like to receive the project supply list, measurements, and instructions for this birthday card, please, sign up for my email list by October 17th, 2022.

Sign up for my emailing list today HERE or in the bright blue sign up box in the upper right corner of my blog. I can't wait to welcome you as a subscriber!

Beth

Introducing the NEW Birthday Card Organizer Kit

 

Introducing the Birthday Card Organizer Kit, The Newest Addition to the Stampin’ Up! Kits Collection. With the Birthday Card Organizer Kit, you can send birthday wishes all year long with 12 customizable cards and a monthly organizer!

Available starting October 4th 2022, the Birthday Card Organizer Kit is the simplest way to plan out all your birthday celebrations for the year.

Easily list all your loved one’s birthdays in the designated sections and store a birthday card for them in the card holder sleeve. You can easily customize multiple cards to have on hand so you’re prepared when a celebration comes around. You’ll be ready to celebrate all year long. Never miss another birthday again!

Birthday Card Organizer Kit (#161056) Details

• The Birthday Card Organizer Kit's item number is #161056
• The cost is $25 USD | $34 CAD
• The Birthday Card Keeper Kit will be available starting October 4th, 2022.
• The Birthday Card Keeper Kit is available in the North American market in English and in French.
• The Birthday Card Keeper Kit includes 
• One 8" x 10" (20.3 x 25.4 cm) monthly planner with space to record birthdays each month as well as a pocket sleeve to hold birthday cards.
• Includes 12 full-size birthday cards, 6 of 2 designs, and 12 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes Glue Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Adhesive-Backed Embellishments, and Tear & Tape Adhesive
• Includes die-cut florals and pieces ready for you to use­—no prep work required!
• Includes sticker sentiments and die-cut labels in Dutch, English, French, and German
•  The coordinating colors are Basic Black, Evening Evergreen, Petal Pink, Sahara Sand, and Soft Succulent

 

Feeling like you’re already on top of birthdays? No problem—you can use this planner to keep track of any important celebrations! Or buy a kit for someone who could use a little organization (the holidays are just around the corner).

Check out the Birthday Card Organizer Kit and the entire Kits Collection on my online store HERE.

Happy Stamping!

Beth

Go to Greeting Birthday Banner Card

I had my eye of the #158763 Go to Greetings stamp set since the 2022-2023 Annual Catalog debuted. I ordered it during the 24-hour stamp sale, and it arrived quicker than I thought it would! I was so excited to get it in the mail that I sat down to create cards right away. Today's birthday card is one of the ideas I knew I wanted to make first!

 

The largest greeting stamp size makes a bold, slightly more formal look for this birthday card. The font style is thick enough to make a clear impression when heat embossed. I also used the embossing buddy to double ensure that no stray embossing powder heat set on the Polished Pink cardstock just in case. The lettering embossed neatly and each of the letters are crisp and legible.

I first arranged the banners along the bottom half of the card front. Once I was happy with the placement, I added Stampin' Seal to the bottom half of the back of the Polished Pink greeting piece. I carefully placed the Polished Pink greeting piece on top of the banners to adhere them in place all at the same time. I totally held my breath during that step! Lol! Next I added liquid glue to the back and adhered it to the card front.

 

Inside the card I added a piece of pink plaid paper from the Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP) pack and a narrow piece of Polished Pink cardstock to cover the DSP seam and for an extra pop of pink.

You can also see in the photo above that only the tops of the banners are adhered to the card front. This adds a bit of whimsy and movement to the card.

 

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this Go to Greetings banner birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

 

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" (Thick Basic White Cardstock)
• Greeting: 1-3/8" x 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
• Banners (cut 9): 1/2" x 3" (Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/2" (Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Inside Cardstock Strip: 1/4" x 5-1/2" (Polished Pink Cardstock)
  

Supply List

Stamps
#158763 Go to Greetings Stamp Set

Paper
#159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
#155710 Polished Pink Cardstock
#158973 Awash in Beauty Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Ink
#102283 Versamark Clear Watermark Ink Pad

Embellishments
#158136 Brushed Brass Butterflies
#155554 Basics Stampin' Emboss Powder (white)

Tools
#153608 Banners Pick a Punch
#129053 Heat Tool
#118490 Clear Block H
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#152813 Stampin' Seal Adhesive
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

 

The second card that I made using the thinking of you greeting turned out nicely even though this was not the greeting I intended to stamp! Whoops! Even still, what a cheerful way to let a loved one know you are thinking about them!

What other greetings would you use on this banner card? Let me know in the comments below!

I hope you enjoyed today's Go to Greetings birthday banner card. If you need supplies to make this sweet card, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Watercolor Pencil Cottage Rose Birthday Card

Today's card features the Abigail Rose product suite. I think it is absolutely beautiful! I couldn't resist purchasing the entire product suite! 

The style of the stamps and the designer series paper reminds me of early 1900's fabric. I would love to make a quilt out of this paper pack! The color palette is a mixture of browns, vanilla, grey, and black with a hint of pale pink. 

 

I used watercolor pencils in Flirty Flamingo, Early Espresso, Old Olive, and Daffodil Delight to add a soft texture to the stamped rose. 

 

 

I first added color to the sketch lines in the stamp to create shadows. Then I filled in each petal and leaf with less pressure to accentuate the shadow areas.

 

Inside the card I added a leaf image along side of a strip of the Crumb Cake floral patterned paper for an extra embellishment.

Below are the measurements and supply list to recreate this Cottage Rose birthday card. If you need supplies to recreate this card, please, shop my online store HERE.

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" (Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock)
• 1st Mat: 3-5/8" x 4-7/8" (Early Espresso Cardstock)
• 2nd Mat: 3-1/2" x 4-3/4" (Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (DSP))
• Rose: 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" (Very Vanilla Cardstock)
• Greeting: 3/8" x 2-1/2" (Very Vanilla Cardstock)
• Inside DSP Strip: 1/2" x 5-1/2" (Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (DSP))

Supply List

Stamps
#159040 Cottage Rose Stamp Set (also available as a bundle with the Cottage Flowers Dies with item #159048 Cottage Rose Bundle)

Paper
#144237 Thick Very Vanilla Cardstock
#101650 Very Vanilla Cardstock
#119686 Early Espresso Cardstock
#159037 Abigail Rose Designer Series Paper (DSP)

Ink
#147114 Early Espresso Ink Pad
#141709 Watercolor Pencil Assortment #1
#149014 Watercolor Pencil Assortment #2

Embellishments
#158136 Brushed Brass Butterflies
#104430 Dimensionals
#144108 Mini Dimensionals

Tools
#159047 Cottage Flowers Dies (also available as a bundle with the Cottage Rose stamp set with item #159048 Cottage Rose Bundle)
#118486 Clear Block C
#118485 Clear Block D
#118489 Clear Block G
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#149653 Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
#126200 Stampin' Scrub
#153648 Stampin' Mist Cleaner

I love these brushed brass butterfly embellishments! The butterflies have a gorgeous, reflective metallic finish that pairs well with every color in the Stampin' Up! catalog. The size is great for a variety of project sizes. I really like how they are dimensional without adding too much bulk or weight to a card! They are flat on the top too, making it less likely that they will tear an envelope in the mail. The brushed brass butterflies are a winner in my book!

I hope you enjoyed today's Cottage Rose birthday card. If you need supplies to make this floral card, please, shop my online store HERE.

If you have any questions about today's project, please, don't hesitate to ask me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Beth

Patterned Paper Patchwork Card Two Ways

Today's patchwork cards were inspired by a card made by Bobby at Bits and Pieces. She used floral patterned paper and hand-drawn stitching lines to create a quilted patterned birthday card. Bobby's card was so sweet, and her layout was fantastic! So, of course, I made my own patchwork cards! I am using her card and measurements as my inspiration.

The first card I am sharing today uses the He's the Man Designer Series Paper (#159068). I used the argyle, diagonal stripes, diamonds, grid decking, cookout, and vehicle patterned papers to create my first patchwork card. 

 

I tried to vary the positions of the linear and icon patterns, so that the patterns did not look too busy.

I also picked patterns with similar colors. I am loving this color combination of Sahara Sand, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, and Basic Black! It has warmth from the orange-red of the Cajun Craze and the richness of the Early Espresso that is very striking.

The second card I am sharing today uses the Host reward Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper (#159913) from the July-December Mini Catalog. I highlighted the fall and Halloween patterned papers here, using Stampin' Blends to color in the background of the leaves pattern, the woodgrain pattern, and the pumpkins. The faces on the pumpkins are too cute!

The Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper is a gigantic designer series paper pack with patterns for fall and winter holidays and occasions. It has 48 sheets with 4 each of 12 double-sided designs. Wow! That is a lot of designer series paper in one pack! Yes, please!

All of the patterns are beautiful! There is a good balance of bold, bigger patterns and more subtle, smaller scale patterns. Having a variety of scales in patterned paper is helpful because the patterns don't overwhelm each other and become too busy. It is also helpful because not all projects are the same size. I wouldn't necessarily use a very large pattern on a small 3" x 3" card because it would be hard to see what the pattern is.

I can see myself easily using this entire pack of paper. I love the color palette and all of the patterns, but I especially love the fall and Halloween patterns! The Christmas ornament pattern is also one of my favorites.

Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper is a Host item. This means you need to place a qualifying order that earns enough Stampin' Rewards to get the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper. Stampin' Rewards can start to be earned on qualifying orders of $150 USD or more (before shipping and tax).

Below are the measurements and supplies I used to make these designer series paper patchwork cards.

Measurements

• Card Base: 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"; scored at 4-1/4" (Thick Basic White Cardstock)
• Squares (cut 2): 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" (He's the Man DSP or Celebrate Everything DSP)
• Vertical Rectangles (cut 3): 1-1/4" x 2-1/2" (He's the Man DSP or Celebrate Everything DSP)
• Horizontal Rectangles (cut 2): 1-1/4" x 2-5/8" (He's the Man DSP or Celebrate Everything DSP)
• Pumpkin: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (Basic White Cardstock)

Supplies

#159850 Scary Cute Stamp Set
#151595 Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
#159276 Basic White Cardstock
#159229 Thick Basic White Cardstock
#159068 He's the Man Designer Series Paper
#159913 Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper
#132708 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
#154830 Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154843 Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154897 Pumpkin Pie Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154906 Soft Suede Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#154882 Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack
#144220 Rhinestone Basic Jewels
#104430 Dimensionals
#110755 Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#102300 Bone Folder
#103579 Paper Snips
#130148 Grid Paper
#152392 Paper Trimmer
#117147 Clear Block B


I hope you enjoyed today's patchwork patterned paper cards featuring the He's the Man Designer Series Paper and the Celebrate Everything Designer Series Paper. If you need supplies to make this card, please, shop my online store HERE.


If you have any questions about today's project or would like to host a party, please, don't hesitate to ask me. I am happy to help you with your stamping and to help you host your own stamping party!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Beth

NEW Kit: Light the Candles Birthday Card Kit

Your wish just came true—the Kits Collection has a new birthday kit! Coming, today, January 5th, 2022!

Let’s give a big “Hip Hip Hooray” for the new addition to the Kits Collection: Light the Candles—a birthday card kit you’ll be using all year! This kit features bright colors, sparkly embellishments, and a simple peek-through technique that will make you want to party. 

These cards are perfect for wishing the happiest of birthdays, or to use as invitations to an exciting birthday bash! Now is the perfect time to stock up on birthday cards to use throughout the year.

 

#159332 Light The Candles Kit Details:

• Kit contains enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs—and 8 coordinating envelopes.
• Includes printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block.
• Includes an exclusive stamp set and a Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Magenta Madness, Mango Melody, Night of Navy
• Item number 159332 - $19.00

These cards are so cute and festive! The cut away pieces on the cake and on the candles really highlights the bright paper below! 

 

The exclusive to this kit stamp set is fabulous! The font is fun and whimsical. The sayings are gender neutral and can be used for all ages too, making this stamp set perfect for all of your loved ones!

 

 

Check out this video HERE for assembly instructions and more details!

Stop by the Kits Collection on my online store HERE to see all of the kits that are currently available and to pick up this fun birthday kit beginning today, January 5th, 2022! 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth 

Mystery Stamping Card Revealed!

Monday's Mystery Stamping was a big hit! I sent every attendee the same measurements and supply list to gather their supplies and cut their papers before the event. Then during the event I gave oral only directions on how to put the card together and didn't show my sample card until the end. 

I created a simple card layout that didn't have a lot of pieces. This is one of the layouts that I had in designed for my Second Sunday Sketches, but it was a little too similar to sketch #6. However, it is perfect for mystery stamping!

This is a simple layout is the foundation for your creativity. It can be jazzed up with some rhinestones, a bit of ribbon, and more! Or, rearrange the pieces for an entirely new look.

Even though all attendees had the same measurements and types of supplies, we all chose something different. No two color palettes were alike. No attendee chose the same stamp sets. No one made the same layout. It was wonderful! 

I love the inspiration that mystery stamping provides. You see the same card in an entirely new way!

I used the Art Gallery Stamp and Die Bundle to create a birthday card and a thank you card. There are so many beautiful ink color combinations that you can create with Art Gallery! I stamped the solid flower image with Flirty Flamingo ink stamped off and the detailed flower image with full strength Poppy Parade. Poppy Parade has, unexpectedly and repeatedly, been one of my favorite colors for these flowers!  The burst of bright red is so cheery and refreshing!

I would love to hear what your favorite ink color combinations are. Leave me a comment below with your favorite ink color combinations!

Thanks for stopping by!

Beth

Art Gallery Mystery Card Supply List
Stamps	#154421 Art Gallery Bundle #156227 Art Gallery Stamp Set
Paper	#159276 Basic White Cardstock #100702 Old Olive Cardstock #154558 Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper
Ink	#147050 Poppy Parade Ink Pad #147052 Flirty Flamingo Ink Pad
Embellishments	#104430 Dimensionals #144108 Mini Dimensionals
Tools	#152392 Stampin’ Trimmer #102300 Bone Folder #103579 Paper Snips Adhesive Corresponding Clear Acrylic Blocks #153608 Banners Pick a Punch #149653 Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Die Cutting Machine #154316 Floral Gallery Dies