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3 Tools, 3 Ways to Create a Birthday Card

When I needed to make a birthday card for my daughter this cute image was a great starting point for inspiration. I really enjoyed the various ways to add depth, dimension and texture to my projects. Take a look!


Birthday card tutorial featuring three different tools that make an extra wow factor

Directions:

1. Cut/score card base to a finished size of 4¼˝ x 5½˝ from Candy Heart cardstock.

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2. Cut a white mat layer.

3. Use sponge dauber and instead of a usual circular sponging motion, just swipe the inks across. This gives a nice subtle interest to the background.

 

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4. Stamp the image using Memento Tuxedo Black as I am going to color using Copic markers.

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5. Once the image is colored, I applied tiny dots using Wedding Dress inker and the pointed Doodlestix.

6. Then, I applied some Shimmer Spritz Sparkle to the cake, candles and hair bow.

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7. Die-cut a heart shape to your liking, apply some gold Creative Medium using a palette knife. You will want to apply your Creative Medium in a tapping motion to give it a nice texture.

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8. Finally, I cut 2 strips of white cardstock, dry emboss it using an embossing folder and assembled my card as per the main photo.
by Isha Gupta

Difficulty

Intermediate

Time

1/2 hour + drying time

Materials Needed

Imagine

Other Supplies

  • Stamp: Penny Black (happy days, edge to edge)
  • Die: Simon Says Stamp (Sketch Heart)
  • Cardstock: Neenah Solar white; Bazzill Card Shoppe (Candy Heart)
  • Miscellaneous: Sequins (Pretty Pink Posh), 3D Foam, Tombow mono multi glue, Sizzix Embossing Folder


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