It’s a great time of year to create birthday cards for 2024 and the Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Balloons Bundle (stamp set and dies) makes it so fun. The trio of balloons is fabulous and the Sweet Sorbet Baker’s Twine is the perfect accessory!
WHAT I LOVE! Don’t be afraid to use a Basic Black background on a birthday card. The brightness of the Calypso Coral, Sweet Sorbet and Flirty Flamingo really pop against black! Fresh and modern.
my simple card tutorial
CUT YOUR CARD STOCK – DIMENSIONS:
- Basic White Thick Card Stock:
- Card Base – 4 1/4 x 11, scored at 5 1/2
- Sweet Sorbet Card Stock:
- Layer – 3 3/4 x 5
- Die-Cut Star – 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 (before die-cutting)
- Basic Black Card Stock:
- Layer – 3 1/2 x 4 3/4
- Calypso Coral Card Stock:
- Fringe Die-Cut – 3 1/2 x 3/4
- Die-Cut Balloon – 2 x 2 1/2 (before die-cutting)
- 2022 – 2024 Sweet Sorbet In Color 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper:
- Die-Cut Balloon – 2 x 2 1/2 (before die-cutting)
- Flirty Flamingo Card Stock:
- Die-Cut Balloon – 2 x 2 1/2 (before die-cutting)
- Basic White Card Stock:
- Sentiment Die-Cut – 3 1/2 x 1 3/4 (before die-cutting)
- Brights 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper:
- Envelope Flap – 5 3/4 x 2 1/4
PROJECT TUTORIAL:
Begin by burnishing the fold of the Basic White Thick card base with a Bone Folder.
Layer and adhere the Basic Black layer to the Sweet Sorbet layer together and to the card base with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Crop the Calypso Coral 3 1/2 x 3/4 piece with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the Beautiful Balloons fringe die.
Adhere as shown with Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
Use a Clear Block C to stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto the Basic White piece.
Crop with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the Beautiful Balloons tag die.
Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (Standard or Mini) and the Beautiful Balloons solid balloon and star dies to crop the following:
- Solid Balloon – Calypso Coral, Sweet Sorbet Dots Designer Series Paper and Flirty Flamingo
- Solid Star – Flirty Flamingo
Adhere a piece of Sweet Sorbet 2022-2024 In Color Baker’s Twine to the back of each balloon with a Mini Glue Dot.
Secure the strings with a bow as shown and adhere to the card with a Mini Glue Dot.
Adhere the Sweet Sorbet balloon to the card with Multipurpose Liquid Glue and the remaining to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
POP OF PERSONALITY! Embellish with a single Poppy Parade Iridescent Adhesive-Backed Disc.
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oh, so pretty card idea!
OH, SO PRETTY! The fun fold card above also showcases the Beautiful Balloons Bundle by Stampin’ Up! You can see the original blog post with tips and a project tutorial here.
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Mary, I love this bright and cheery balloon card! The fringed edge and cutout tag add so much for the recipient! Enjoy your day!