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.  

All of these items are now available to customers and can be purchased in my online store by clicking on the shopping cart to the right.  Thanks in advance for supporting my small business.  I appreciate you more than you know.

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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Scenic Coast 6"x 6" scenery birthday sneak peek

Hey everyone, I have some sneak peek products for you today.  I've used several new upcoming products in this one easy fun fold card.  I hope you like it and can see the possibilities with these new release items available to you starting May 5, 2026.  This is my favorite way to use the beautiful scenery papers Stampin' Up! provides us with in the 6" x 6" size.  It's pretty quick and easy and has a really good Wow! factor built in with the designer series paper doing the heavy lifting.  To see the video tutorial I've created, head on over to my YouTube channel and watch by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements:

Sunset Coast bundle* 167781 (includes stamps & dies)

Rolling Waves bundle* 167145

Words & Wishes bundle* 167897

Sending Salutations 167857

Scenic Coast 6" x 6" Specialty Designer Series Paper

    1 piece 5 1/4" x 6", cut at 2 3/4" on the left side, then 1 1/4", leaving a 2" piece from the right side.  

    1 piece (same design) 2 1/2" x 5 1/4", then from the 3/4" piece you cut off the bottom, 2" x 3/4" for inside layer

Sunset Sparkle Sequins 167785

Basic Black cardstock for card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4"

Basic Black cardstock for die cutting

Very Vanilla cardstock 2" x 5 1/4" for inside layer & scraps for stamping

Crushed Curry two-tone cardstock with adhesive sheets (152334) on the light side for die cutting Happy

Ink Pads: Blueberry Bushel, Peach Pie

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I appreciate you taking time from your busy schedule to spend a bit with me.  I hope you have found some inspiration and will make a card and send it along to brighten someone's day.

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

Teresa

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Hello Friend Storybook Friends card

I have a pretty simple but cute card for you today.  Even though it's simple, I love how the frame takes it to the next level.  Three different frames are included in the Storybook Friends dies.  Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope I have inspired you to stamp something to send to your friends and/or family.  

To watch the video replay on how I put this card together, be sure to head on over to my YouTube channel.

Supplies and Measurements:

Storybook Friends bundle 164675* (includes stamps 164668 & dies 164674)

Storybook Moments Designer Series Paper 164662

    1 3/4" X 2 7/8" & extra for images inside & envelope if desired

Wonderful Thoughts 161899 & Wonderful Thoughts dies 161491 (sentiment)

Forever Plaid Designer Series Paper 164678, 4 x 5 1/4" & 3/8" x 3 5/8"

Basic White cardstock, inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8" & scraps for stamping

Boho Blue cardstock for frame & card base 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored in center at 4 1/4"

Ink Pad: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Pumpkin Pie, Crumb Cake, Lt Petal Pink, Old Olive, Granny Apple Green

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

 Neutrals Adhesive-Back Sequins 161627

Linen Thread 104199 for bow if desired (I forgot to add to the top of the frame before taking the photos)

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy 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.

You'll Always Bee the Friend For Me

 My card today is again top heavy on product.  I know, it is possible to use just one stamp set, but where's the fun in that? One of my favorite things to do is to grab some sets and explore the possibilities that haven't been created yet, to see where my creative juices take me.  To see how I've put this card together, be sure to watch the replay over on my YouTube channel.  

Supplies and Measurements:

Meant to Bee bundle 167243* (includes stamps 166583 and coordinating dies 166582)

Bee My Valentine stamps 162547 

Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin add-on dies 166237

Elements of Text 164774

Hearts of Elegance dies 164915

Storybook Friends stamp set 164668 (I only used the sentiment FRIEND from this set)

Timeless Plaid 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper 164678

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

Basic White cardstock for stamping & inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Ink Pads: Lost Lagoon, Crushed Curry, Petunia Pop, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol marker: Dark Petunia Pop

Blending Brush

Purple Sequins 164970 (Free Sale a-bration choice with qualifying purchase thru 2/28/25)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you liked my project.  To order your Stampin' Up! supplies from my online store, click on the shopping cart in the upper right.  You can shop 24/7 and I would love to earn your business.

Until next time; be happy, stay healthy and happy stamping!

Teresa