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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Easter Greetings Arch-Shaped card

 I'm doing things a bit differently today.  Normally, this would post on Saturday, but because the tree stamp set is a free stamp set only through today, I'm posting this on Friday, February 28, 2025.  I hope you will take advantage of the Sale a-bration free offering and choose the Pick A Season stamp set as one of your free choices.  I really do love this stamp set and it has such great versatility.  I think it's a must have for all stampers.  If you would like to see how I put this card together, please watch the replay over on my YouTube channel.  

Measurements and Supplies:

Everyday Arches dies 164629 (can be purchased in a bundle* 164630 and includes coordinating stamps) 

Pick A Season stamp set 164969 (Sale a-bration free choice through today at 11:59 p.m. MT)

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

Ink Pads: Balmy Blue, Summer Splash, Early Espresso, Pretty in Pink, Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Basic Gray & Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Crumb Cake, Gray Granite, Granny Apple Green, Lt Petal Pink, Balmy Blue, and Lt Boho Blue

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

Basic White for largest & third largest die (x2) & scraps for stamping

Be sure to watch the video for the ink smooshing technique & on how to make the shaped card.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I truly appreciate you taking time from your busy day.  

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.

Ugly Christmas Sweater card

I was inspired to make this card from several posts on Pinterest.  I found the pin by Sue Parker of Sparkled stamps which showed how to cut the card to make the sweater.  I set about making my own version and this is the result.  I was very happy with how it turned out.  I hope you'll agree.

I used the Cable Knit Dynamic embossing folder on this one.  It's so awesome.  I thought it would be adorable to put the Santa face peeping out of the pocket.  The v-neck took a little working out as I used a the retired embossing folder called stylish stripes to make it.  It's a bit fiddle to get the stripes matched up and going opposite directions in order to make it pleasing to the eye, but it was worth the effort.

List of supplies:
Jolly Friends (Santa) stamps142112
Jar of Cheer stamps (tree) 142161
Cozy Critters stamp set (presents) 142214
Cherry Cobbler, Sweet Sugarplum, and Shimmery White cardstock
Whisper White thick cardstock for the base card
Gold Foil sheets (stars on tree) 132622
Confetti Stars border punch 135861
Blushing Bride, Garden Green, Mint Macaron, Smokey Slate, Sweet Sugarplum and Stazon black ink pads

Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to stop by my blog today.  I hope I have inspired you in some small way to make something of your own.  I'd love for you to leave me a comment.  If you need any of the supplies I've used to create this card, please click on the shopping cart and it will take you to my online store where you can purchase what you need.  Have a great day.