One of the key themes in the Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog is birthday–a fabulous focus to kick off card making for a new year. Today’s card is clean and simple but provides that added pop to celebrate a special day.
My design was inspired by this week’s Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge (MOJO431).
STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- The darling birthday paper for the card and envelope liner are from It’s My Party Designer Series Paper Stack.
- It’s My Party Designer Series Paper Stack offers 48 sheets of 12 x 12 paper, 4 each of 12 double-sided designs. That will cover a lot of birthday needs.
- Fun details like the Melon Mambo Star (Stampin’ Up! Medium Star Punch) and It’s My Party Enamel Dots add dimension and detail. It’s My Party Enamel Dots are on the list of My Favorite Things from the Occasions Catalog.
- The Happy Birthday sentiment is from Sky Is the Limit, one of my favorite stamp sets from the Sale-A-Bration free gift choices. Gorgeous font!

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- My Stampin’ Pretty Color Mix to save or pin to Pinterest.
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Great birthday card. So bright and festive. Love it!
This is so cute! Thanks for showing have creative you can use the designer papers.
So classy, Mary!
Who wouldn’t LOVE getting this card for their birthday. I’m crazy for the envelope liner you made.
I adore this card! This paper is a must-have, and I love how you’ve used this candle print. Great tie-in of the sentiment from Sky is the Limit, too! Fun card.