Balloon Festoon Shaped Birthday card

 The first card I thought to make with the new Balloon Festoon card was a shaped birthday card.  I used the second largest of the balloon dies to make my card base.  I tried the largest balloon die but it wouldn't have fit into a standard medium size envelope, so I opted for the second largest size.  The finished card size is approximately 3 3/4" x 5".  I combined some images from the Words & Wishes stamp set to finish the overall design.  If you are in a hurry, you could easily stamp a sentiment, make the balloon card and call it good.  It would still be cute and unique with whatever pattern paper you used.  To see how I made my card, watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.  After I finished the video, I did go back and add a baker's twine bow to the neck as I thought it would look a little more finished.  I love the difference it made, and you can see that in the photos below.  

Supplies and measurements:

Balloon Festoon bundle* 167606 (includes stamps & dies)

Words & Wishes bundle* 167897 (includes stamps & dies)

Sunset Sparkle Sequins 167785

Baker's Twine Essential Pack 155475 (white)

Basic White cardstock 4 1/4" x 11", scored in the center at 5 1/2"

Basic White cardstock to cut 2nd & 3rd largest balloon die (both pieces are optional), & image/sentiment label

Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP

    4" x 6" approx. (cut 2nd largest balloon, balloon shine & gifts.

Ink Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Read, Timid Tiger, Lost Lagoon

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Pool Party, Lt Smoky Slate

Wink of Stella glitter brush 141897

I hope you love this card as much as I do.  While this shaped card is unique, it's quick and simple to make.  I hope you give it a try.  Birthday cards are my most used cards and kids of all ages would love to receive this one I think.  

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Until next time; be happy, good health to you and happy stamping!

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices may be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.

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Turtle-y Awesome June birthday card

This week I am playing with the Turtle-y Cute suite of products.  I didn't want to make just any birthday card though, I wanted to make it specific to the recipient because that makes it more personal.  So, what better bundle to use than Year of Flowers?  I found the flowers in the stamp set to coordinate perfectly with the turtles as if they were meant to be.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel where you can watch the video replay.

Measurements and Supplies:

Turtle-y Awesome bundle* 165229 (includes stamps 165223 & coordinating dies 165228)

Turtle Textures Embossing Folder 165232

Perennial Postage dies 162607

Stylish Shapes dies 159183

Shades of Green Hexagons 165233

Thick Basic White cardstock for card base, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Basic White cardstock 3 1/2" x 4 3/4", inside layer (optional) 3 5/8" x 4 7/8
& 1/2 sheet for stamping images

Ink Pads: Coastal Cabana, Lemon Lolly, Summer Splash, Tuxedo Memento Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Shy Shamrock, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Summer Splash, Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam, Color Lifter

Watercolor Pencils Asst. 2 #149014: Coastal Cabana

Stampin' Write Marker: Crushed Curry

Blending Brushes 160518

I sure hope you have enjoyed today's card.  I'm sure the recipient will be loving it.  Making my cards personal for my friends and family is important to me and by combining these two sets in an unexpected way does just that.  

Until next time; be happy, good health and happy stamping!

Teresa

*Purchasing bundles saves 10% over the individual piece prices when combined.  You must use the bundle item code for the 10% bundle discount.  When purchasing Last Chance items; be sure to check if the individual piece prices are discounted.  Individual piece prices could be less expensive if the discounts are deep enough.