Hi there, crafty friends. I have two Birthday cards to share today as part of THIS Blog Hop celebrating THIS new release…
Both of these cards are similar in design but wanted to share the different looks you can get with the different products. For the first card…
I applied ink through THESE layering stencils to create a birthday cake image. On the sprinkle layer, I applied THIS white paste to add some dimension. I love how the white paste soaks up that color of Distress Oxide ink and turned it a light purple. After it was dry, I used THESE dies to cut it out. I adhered it to a background that I foiled using THIS paste through THIS stencil. After the paste was dry, I ran it through my MINC machine with THIS Deco Foil. The heat transfers the foil to the paste and gives great shine…
I finished it off by adhering everything down to a pink A2 panel and added that to a top folding white note card. I stamped THIS sentiment in black and used THESE dies to cut it out.
For the second card…
I used THESE dies to create a cake instead of using the stencil. I did apply ink through the stencil for the cake plate, the dimension on the cake and icing, and sprinkles but everything else was the dies. I adhered it down to one of THESE Foil Transfer cards that I added THIS purple foil to with my MINC machine.
These cards give you the same foil look but without the dimension of the paste…
I stamped a sentiment from the same stamp set I used on the first card and added all the pieces to a purple A2 panel that I added to a top folded card.
Both options are great but wanted to show you a comparison between the dies and stencil. The dies provide opportunity for more dimension as you can layer them up like I did. However, if you like less bulk, the stencils are a great choice. I love when companies give multiple options for the same product concept.
I also decorated the envelope. I applied ink through THESE layering stencils on the flap of the envelope to tie everything together with the party theme…
So what’s your favorite!? The stencil card or the die card?
BLOG HOP
There is much more inspiration to see…
Laura Bassen
Nichol Spohr
Cathy Zielske
Barbara Tarayao
Mindy Eggen
Miriam Prantner
Bibi Cameron
Cheiron Brandon
Heather Ruwe
Keisha Charles
Karin Åkesdotter
Kath Stewart
Barb Engler
Betsy Green
Looking for even more inspiration using THIS release? I shared another project HERE…
GIVEAWAY
Simon is so generous and giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop so be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win. Simon Says Stamp will announce winners on their blog on Wednesday. Good luck!
Wait, there’s more…
Follow the three steps above to receive a free Fancy Tidings of Cheer die set. Valid until 10/13 at 11:59 ET.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I’ve linked to the new release below as well as products used on today’s card.
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October 12, 2024
Love the matching envelope!
October 12, 2024
The bold colors on the cake are delightful! What a cheerful card!
October 12, 2024
Ohhh! The colors! Everyone needs a good birthday card and this set brings it! I saw another card you did with Cathy’s set and I’m heading there next! I’m peaked with the slider!!! Thank you for sharing!
October 12, 2024
So fun & festive! Love the bright colors!
October 12, 2024
Beautiful cards. That snowball card is so cute.
October 12, 2024
Heather, these birthday cake cards are so fun. The color combinations are my favorites! Great job.
October 12, 2024
Super Cute and fun card! Love the bright colors!
October 12, 2024
Bright, colourful birthday cards! So cheerful!
October 12, 2024
I want to eat that cake! And I love the balloons on the envelope.
October 12, 2024
What a fun bright bday card
October 12, 2024
These cards are adorable. Love the added detail on the envelope. A real celebration.
October 12, 2024
YUMMY Cakes! What a FUN snowball slider–very creative!
October 12, 2024
So cheerful and pretty! Love that you decorated the envelope as well.
October 11, 2024
Yummy looking cakes!
October 11, 2024
Hi…are the balloons on the envelope part of this with cake & candles?