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 13, 2024
Heather, I luv your color choices in your b-day cards they are beautiful and so different, thanks for sharing your talents and inspiring us!
October 13, 2024
It’s hard to choose 1 card over the other. Both are beautiful!
October 13, 2024
So fun… love the matching envelope 🎈
October 13, 2024
Can’t pick a favorite, Heather! They are both bright and cheerful and I love each one.
October 13, 2024
Such bright cheerful cards Heather. The colours just pop! xoxo
October 13, 2024
Awesome colors!
October 13, 2024
Bright and Cheery Birthday card!
October 13, 2024
This card makes me feel happy. Great birthday card!
October 12, 2024
A bright and colorful birthday cart. Who does not want to receive one of these? Beautiful cards.
October 12, 2024
I love these – they’re so fun and bright! That snowball card is really cool, too.
October 12, 2024
How did you know its my Birthday week .lol
Cute cute cute
October 12, 2024
You’re asking me to pick a favorite child! Love both of these cards!
October 12, 2024
Hello,
Can I just say, who doesn’t like a beautiful cake…or even 2 beautiful cakes 😀
I love your color choices, so vibrant!
If I have to choose…I would choose the die card. For me, it just pops more.
Thanks you so much for showing us the options.
October 12, 2024
So festive and fun!!!
October 12, 2024
What’s a birthday without cake and candles? So pretty and colorful. The matching envelope just adds to the fun.