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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Happy Birthday to You Fern & Flora card

This week we will be looking at some of the new products just released in the May-August 2026 Catalog by Stampin' Up!  For today I've combined two bundles and some mix & match DSP to make this birthday card.  I hope you like it and will give it a try.  The rounded rectangle punch is a must have to add to any collection.  You can watch the video tutorial over on my YouTube channel by clicking this link.

Supplies and measurements: 

Exciting Times bundle* 167881 (includes stamps and Rounded Rectangle Punch)

Fern & Flora bundle* 167745 (includes stamps & dies)

Scalloped Blooms 167647 (for inside sentiment)

Everyday Essentials Mix & Match DSP 167702 

    4" x 5 1/4", 1/2" x 3 5/8" for inside layer

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

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

Misty Moonlight cardstock approx. 3" x 2 1/4"

Baker's Twine Essentials Pack (crumb cake) 155475

2025-2027 In Color Flat Pearls 165192 (Secret Sea)

Pearls of Beauty 167098 (crumb cake)

Ink Pads: Crumb Cake, Secret Sea, Memento Tuxedo Black

Stampin' Blends alcohol markers: Golden Glow, Bubble Bath, Misty Moonlight, Crumb Cake, Secret Sea, Cloud Cover, Lost Lagoon

Wink of Stella Glitter Brush 141897

I hope you like this layout and the color combination which I pulled primarily from the DSP.  Give it a try and see what you can make with you already have on hand.  To purchase any of the items I used or other Stampin' Up! supplies, click on the shopping cart to the right.  I'd love to earn your business and send you a handmade card.  

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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You're a blessing Bloom Boutique

Happy Mother's Day weekend to all the fabulous mothers and mother figures out there. You are loved and appreciated!  

For my card today I've decided to showcase the Bloom Boutique suite collection.  It's main theme is the new 2026-2028 In Colors and florals.  This is the suite collection Stampin' Up! has assured us will be around for one year.  It's very easy to make cards for any occasion with this suite, you can almost never go wrong with beautiful florals and butterflies.  I love the sentiment You're a blessing to me and you can use it for so many things--thank you, birthday, anniversary, Mother's Day, Father's Day and the list goes on.  You can watch the YouTube video tutorial by clicking this link. 

Supplies and measurements:

Boutique Blossoms bundle* 167654

Scalloped Blooms bundle* 167647

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

Barely Blush two-tone cardstock 4" x 5 1/4" (darker side)

Basic White for stamping images and sentiment label

    Inside layer 3 5/8" x 4 7/8"

Ink Pads: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Hydrangea Hue, Peaceful Pine, Memento Tuxedo Black

2026-2028 In Color Butterflies 167656

Masking paper 155480

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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