Happy Sunday! 5.19.2024 Update

Well, friends, it has been a hot minute.

We both had some minor health things to deal with, and all is well. It was a trying few weeks, and I am ready to get back on track with my cards and creating 👏

I’m working on some fun folds, and my May Paper Pumpkin kit arrived. What a great kit! I will do a live unbox and card creation tomorrow. (May 20, 2024) I hope Streamyard has gotten the bugs worked out so it can be on both Facebook and You Tube. Please check both to find me! If you Subscribe to either, you’ll get a notification when I am on.

Here’s a peek at my fun folds. Video coming soon! I hope to see you there!

Crafty Thursday #15: One Sheet Wonder! Featuring the New Online Exclusive Flowering Zinnia Suite

MARCH 2024 HOST CODE: T9DBMCCP

Hello Crafting Friends!

It’s been quite the day around here, with waiting on the big snowstorm to hit Denver. Thankfully, the hubby and I headed out yesterday and got on some staples. I made a nice crock pot full of sauce and meatballs (pictured on my Instagram) before I got started creating my 12 inch x 12 inch One Sheet Wonder. I think it’s a tad unique, if I do say so myself. 😉

I’ve been waiting to get into this suite…as of today, it’s unavailable, but fear not! It WILL be back in stock because it’s a hot seller! (ETA, end of April: Designer Series Paper is currently available, as of this post) The Online Exclusive Flowering Zinnia Suite has everything to make spectacular cards! I’ll show you a few others I made below. Let me show you what I created with this suite!

I don’t know why, but I’m a bit obsessed with Slimline Cards, and the minute I saw this paper, I knew I had to make some! I will link all products used at the end of the post. I’m hoping to get a companion video up on Friday (or later tonight) on my Facebook and You Tube pages to demonstrate exactly how I cut the Designer Series Paper. There’s very little waste, which is what I was aiming for…who wants to waste such gorgeous paper?! I used the sheet featured in the Stampin’ Up! stock photo. It was designed to make cards with little waste. I’ve already seen many beautiful samples online. But, I think I came up with a fun and unique pattern…

I had the dimensions for a normal sized Slimline Card, but I wanted to be able to use as much of the pattern on the sheet as I could. It wasn’t quite high enough to make the 9 inch long version, so I made a 6 1/2 in one! It will still fit in a standard business sized envelope. As you can see, I got to work cutting up the card stock, then I turned to the 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. I had to use math *shudder* but I survived. The way my OSW goes, you get a total of SIX cards, three of the Short Slimline Cards, as I’m calling them, and 3 standard A2 cards. The cutting is a little unusual, which I why I will try to get that video up. I will explain it as best I can:

~ Start with your 12 x 12 sheet with the patterns to the left and right of the cutting blade. You will be cutting on the white space with this particular paper.

~ Cut at 5 1/2. You’ll have 2 12 inch long sheets, one at 5 1/2 inch high and the other at 6 1/2 inch high. Set aside the taller one.

~ Cutting with the white space of the12 inch side across the top of the trimmer, slice this piece into 4 inch panels. These will be the front panels of the three A2 cards.

~ Take the taller piece, again with the white space of the 12 inch side across the top of the trimmer. Cut this into 3 1/2 inch panels. There will be one 1 1/2 inch piece left over. Cut this into three 1/2 inch strips. These will be the front panels and decorative strip of the Short Slimline cards.

To cut the A2 card bases:

~ Using 8 1/2 x 11 in card stock, cut in half on the 11 inch side at 5 1/2 inches. Score @4 1/4 inches.

To cut the Short Slimline Cards:

~ Using 8 1/2 x 11 in card stock, on the 11 inch side, cut at 7 1/2 inches.

~ Rotate the card stock and cut at 6 1/2 inches.

~ Rotate back to the 7 1/2 inch side and score @ 3 3/4 inches.

Other supplies needed are:

* Stamp set of choice

* Die cut or punched shape for your focal image

* Coordinating ink

* #6 envelopes for the Short Slimline Cards (link to envelopes.com I am not an affiliat

You will also need some panels of Basic White for the inside of the cards; 4″ x 5 1/4″ for the A2 cards and 3 1/4″x 6 1/4″ for the Short Slimline Cards.

To assemble the cards:

~ Fold on the score line, “bump” side to the inside.

Burnish with your bone folder.

~ Add the inside panel with adhesive of choice (stamp first, if desired)

~ A2 card: add the front panel, centering so there is 1/4″ border on either side of panel. You will have to trim off a scant amount from the top or bottom, depending on how you want your image. Attach to all 3 bases and let dry (if using liquid glue) before trimming the extra.

~Short Slimline card: add the front panel, centering for a 1/4″ border around whole panel

~ Add your focal image/sentiment and any embellishments.

I’d love to see your cards using this One Sheet Wonder! You can post them on my Facebook page, in the comments under the corresponding post to this blog entry.

Here are the ones I made using the Flowering Zinnia Designer Series Paper and some using the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper.

Thank you so much for stopping in! I hope you create some beautiful cards this week and bless others!

Barbara

*any links provided are for my online store through Stampin’ Up! I earn a commission on any sales from those links.

*Please use the March 2024 Host Code at the top of the post when ordering. This helps me earn products to show you! If your order is above $150 in product, don’t use the code, as you will enjoy your own rewards!

*If you’re interested in joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator or as a discount shopper, you’ll get $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit for only $99!. Email me for details!

Products I used in my examples:

Stampin Up! Colored Card stock, Petal Pink 146985 and Garden Green 102584 (Annual Catalog, pg 122-123)

Heartfelt Hexagon Punch 162888 (Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog, pg 12)

Nested Essentials Dies 161597 (Annual Catalog, pg 165)

Perennial Postage stamp set 162598 (Jan- Apr 2024 Mini Catalog, pg 25)

Perennial Lavender 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper 162593 (Jan-Apr 2024 Mini Catalog, pg 23, linked above)

Flowering Zinnia 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper 163469 (Online Exclusive, linked above)

Sweet Sorbet 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon 162558 (Jan-Apr Mini Catalog, pg 9)

White 3/4″ Frayed Ribbon CLEARANCE ITEM!!! 158138

Adhesive Backed Shiny Sequins 163484 (Online Exclusive)

Brushed Brass Butterflies 158136 (Online Exclusive)

Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels 158130 (Annual Catalog, pg 140)

Classic Stampin’ Pads, Garden Green 147089, Early Espresso 147114, Petal Pink 147108, Flirty Flamingo 147052, Berry Burst 147143 (Annual Catalog, pgs 122-123)

Facebook LIVE Card Class February 9

Hello crafty friends!

Join me on the Stampinopolous Facebook page on Friday, February 9th at 1PM, Mountain Time for a live card class. I’ll walk you through making three cards, two fun ones and one that can be considered elegant. I’ll be using products from the Bee Mine Suite, the Perennial Postage bundle and the beautiful Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper. The Most Adored paper is a Sale-A-Bration exclusive, available free with a $50 or more product purchase.

Kits to craft along will have everything needed to create the cards except the STAMPED IMAGES/STAMP SETS*. This includes all die cut pieces, card bases, DSP*, any embellishments and dimensionals. Below is a list of other supplies you may want to consider purchasing.

*Bee Mine and Most Adored DSP designs may vary

Available for several purchase options:

~ Purchase Option #1: Place an order for the Bee Mine Suite Collection (#162560), $75 by Friday, JANUARY 26, using the Valentine Live Host Code AVDT69RX , and I will send you the kit and instruction sheet via email. You will qualify for a Sale-A-Bration $50 level free product with this option. The highlighted LINK or HOST CODE must be used, as it is specific to this live class. That is how I will know who to send the kit to. Supplies for 6 cards, 3 different designs (2 each).

~ Purchase Option #2: Place an order for the Perennial Postage Stamp and Die Bundle (162608) $51.25, by Friday, JANUARY 26, using the Valentine Live Host Code AVDT69RX, and I will send the kit and instruction sheet via email. You will qualify for a Sale-A-Bration $50 level free product with this option. The highlighted LINK or HOST CODE must be used, as it is specific to this live class. That is how I will know who to send the kit to. Supplies for 6 cards, 3 different designs (2 each).

~ Purchase Option #3: Place an order for the Bee Mine Stamp Set and Punch Bundle (#162554), $38.50, by Friday, JANUARY 26, using the Valentine Live Host Code AVDT69RX, and I will send you the kit and instruction sheet via email. The highlighted LINK or HOST CODE must be used, as it is specific to this live class. That is how I will know who to send the kit to. Supplies for 4 cards, 2 different designs (2 each).

~ Purchase Option #4: You may purchase a kit from me for $40 PPD. Supplies for thee cards, one of each design. Contact me: stampinopolous@gmail.com, Valentine Card Kit in the subject box.

I’m excited for you to join me!

Blessings,

Barbara

*Stampin’ Up! policy: Images are the copyright property of Stampin’ Up! and may be purchased through Stampin’ Up! or a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Individual stamped images are not for sale.

Most Adored Specialty Designer Series Paper, #162976, Sale-A.Bration $50 Exclusive Free Item

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad, #132708 – $6.50

Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Ink Pad #147094 – $9.00

Real Red Stampin’ Ink Pad #187084 – $9.00

Clear Stamp Blocks I #188488 (5 7/8 in x 2 1/4 in) $13;

C #118486 (2 in x 2 in) $8.00;

D #118485 (2 7/8 in x 2 11/16 in) $9.50

Simply Shammy Stamp Cleaner #147042 – $8.50

Bone Folder #102300 – $7.00

Stampin’ Seal + #149699 – $12.00 (

Multipurpose Liquid Glue #110755 – $5.50

Mini Glue Dots #103683 $5.75

Stampin’ Dimensionals #104430 $4.25

Crafty Thursday #12: Let's Make a Dozen Notecards!

*January 2024 Host Code: M6C34D2G

Happy Crafty Thursday, everyone!

To celebrate my 12th Crafty Thursday post and the new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration, let’s be adventurous and make a dozen cards! I used products from the new mini, which I shared about in my post earlier today…go check it out! Supply list is below 👇

I started with the Very Vanilla cards and envelope set for my base. These sets are great to have around when you get an urge to quickly make a set of cards, OR, if you need a quick note card for someone. The smaller cards are easy to whip up, just pick out a stamp set, DSP and get going! Stampin’ Up! has sets in Very Vanilla, White and Kraft paper.

I wanted to use alllll the new products, there are so many fun ones! I picked the Perennial Postage stamp and die set. The dies have a range of sizes, and a few extras. I used the next to largest one, since I recently acquired the BIG Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine! I have the Boho Blue Mini, and that one is a great starter. I was very excited to get the bigger machine, and man, oh, man, is it heavy! This is a definite work horse! I can now use all the bigger dies as well as the beautiful embossing folders.

The Perennial Lavender paper was calling my name, and there are 12 beautiful patterns in the package. I wanted to use one of the large and small lavender prints, so I made 6 of each pattern. I cut those with the dies. For the mats, I used Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon. I think it really popped out the highlight of those colors in the papers. I also used the same colors of ink to match on each set.

The sentiment is cut with one of the smaller postage stamp dies, and the Perennial Postage stamp set. It has 10 beautiful sentiments, and they are mounted on the red rubber.

I used the assembly line technique, getting everything ready, cut and stamped prior to putting them together. That made it quick and fun. There’s nothing like a prepared kit, right? 😉

Don’t forget your envelopes!

You can download an instruction sheet right here.

Supplies I used are the Very Vanilla Note Cards and Envelopes, the Perennial Postage stamp set and die bundle, the Perennial Lavender 12″x12″ Designer Series Paper, Courage and Faith stamp set on the envelopes, Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon card stock and ink, Blooming Pearls and Iridescent Pearls embellishments

Next week I will announce details for my February card kit and demonstration, using the Bee Mine Suite of products. Super cute bee prints and a bee “builder” punch, pretty ribbon, embellishments and more! Kits will include everything you need to make 3 cards with your own stamp set.

*My January 2024 Host Code is M6C34D2G. Thank you for using it when you order. If your order is over $150 in product, don’t use my code, you will be able to enjoy your own rewards benefits! If you order $50 or more in product, you will receive a thank you gift from me personally.

Crafty Thursday #12 Extra: New catalog and Sale-A-Bration!

*January 2024 Host Code: M6C34D2G

Today is THE day! Let’s talk Sale-A-Bration and the NEW Mini Catalog! There’s so many fun, new products and fun new products to get for FREE with Sale-A-Bration going on.

I am so excited to show you more projects with all the great new products. I have some (not all! 😉) and the ideas are endless; I’m planning on making a planner for the year, using some of the ab-so-lutely beautiful new papers.

Sale-A-Bration is the biggest promotion of the year, and it runs Jan 4-Feb 29, 2024. There are 2 tiers of free gifts you can earn from shopping:

Tier 1: for every $50 you spend in product, you earn free product. There are lovely papers and stamps sets that are only available during SAB. That’s for every $50 you spend, you can pick a free, exclusive product!

Tier 2: For every $100 you spend in product, you can earn a different choice of product. Again, lovely papers, stamps sets with dies, all exclusive to SAB. You can also combine, and pick a $100 freebie and a $50 if you spend $150, or 3 $50 freebies. There’s really no downside!

If you’re interested in joining as a demonstrator during SAB, you get $125 worth of products as your starter kit (YOUR choice, there are no pre-set kits) PLUS the new Glass Mat studio all for $99.

This is a hot, hot item, so IF you’re considering choosing this as a join option, hurry! The generous glass mat (17″x14″) comes with a cleaning cloth and a silicone multiuse mat that you can use to mix inks, hold your Stampin’ Spots inks and so much more. This is a great offer and I’m a little envious

If you saw my post from last week, I featured the Rock and Roll Suite from the new Mini Catalog, which is available today! Products in the new mini are available Jan 4-April 30, 2024. Some of them, like the Perennial Lavender Suite, is going to go fast! I used some of them on my Dozen Notecards in today’s regular post. I love the Postage Stamp dies that are part of the suite; they make such unique cards.

The Bee Mine Suite is going to be the focus of my February card kit and demonstration. The kit will include supplies to make 3 cards, including embellishments and an instruction sheet. I will let you know in next week’s post about the kit’s availability and price.

I hope you decide to try some great products, make some cards and spread joy! I’d love to help you in your crafty journey. Contact me for any help or information you need: stampinopolous@gmail.com

Crafty Thursday #11 The Rock and Roll Suite Sneak Preview!

Good morning, crafty friends!

Today’s cards feature a preview of the Rock and Roll Suite, and man, oh, man! This is a fun group of products! This suite will be available for purchase January 4th – April 30th, 2024 from the new Mini Catalog. The December 2023-January 2024 Host Code is M6C34D2G *

Just take a look at all those fun things! The 12×12 Designer Series papers are all black and white themed, so you can use them for many different occasions, not just Rock and Roll birthday greetings! The stamp set is red rubber, and there are coordinating dies with a few extras thrown in. I love the big guitar pick, and with the right DSP, it looks perfect!

What suite would be complete without some embellishments? The stars and lightning bolts really complete your cards. On a few of the samples I also used the Gold Faceted Sequins, since the larger ones looked like guitar picks.

To make my sample cards, I used a simple layout that shows both sides of the DSP. I will put the measurements at the end of the post. I created one simple card that you can create with minimal supplies, then I made a few stepped up versions with die cuts and embossing folders. You do not need a lot of tools to make beautiful cards…but they are fun to use!

For the simpler card, I used a 2 3/8 in circle punch for the focal point, stamped in black on white card stock. The decorate strip on the left side of the card is a coordinating piece of DSP. All of these patterns work well together as they are all black and white.

The only embellishments on the front are a few of the Gold Faceted Sequins. Inside I used the “Thanks for Being an Icon” stamp from the set, that sentiment just makes me smile! Nothing fancy, just some black ink and white inside, on a black card base. I wanted to emphasize “simplicity” with the layout and supplies

For the stepped up versions, I used some colored card stock, embossing folders and dies. The strips on the left have been embossed, and the focal points all use different die cuts, some that are in the matching set, and others are from the Nested Essentials and Stylish Shapes die sets. Some of the cards have a few points of color using the handy sponge daubers to create highlighted areas on the DSP or the inside sentiment. A few of the focal points have been heat embossed. I used Wink of Stella on some of the cards to highlights the records on the DSP for a bit of shine!

Today (Dec 28) is my brother’s birthday, and his card has ALL the fun stuff on it, and was also a jumbo sized card.

I used a similar layout as the featured cards, as well as the matching die cuts, and some markers to color the guitar to match his. You can also see the lightning bolt and star embellishments, as well as a few of the star die cuts that are extras in the set. The banner is from the Nested Essentials die set. Inside was more or the same, I added the large die cut guitar pick and microphone, more lightning bolts…It was a pretty full card! He said it was “the best birthday card ever,” and that makes me a very happy card making sister! 😁

Schnibby, if you read this, Happy, Happy!

Here are the measurements for the featured cards, which fit in a regular, A2 envelope.

Card base: 5 1/2 in x 6 in, scored at 4 1/4 in

DSP front: 3 in x 5 1/2 in

Decorative strip on front: 1 in x 5 1/4

Inside blank: 4 in x 5 1/4 in

I’d love to know if you made this card or used this template with other colors and Designer Series paper.

You can read about singing a new song to the Lord at this gotquestions link.

Thanks for taking some time to spend with me today. Have a wonderful and blessed New Year and I’ll see you again in 2024!

Blessings,
Barb

*My December 2023-January 2024 Host Code is M6C34D2G. Thank you for using it when you order. If your order is over $150 in product, don’t use my code, you will be able to enjoy your own rewards benefits! If you order $50 or more in product, you will receive a thank you gift from me personally.

Saturday Stampin'

Happy mail today! 🎉

Remember my order that I almost ordered the day before the sale? Well, I ordered the correct day, and got my new supplies today! Fun new DSP, inks, and card stock colors!

Supplies used:

》DSP: Zoo Crew

I wasn’t sure I would like this DSP: oh, my, it is SO MUCH FUN!

》Card base: Lemon Lime Twist, Pumpkin Pie

》Stamped With Love stamp set

This stamp set is fun, too! I love, love, love that tiny heart!

》Inks: Lemon Lime Twist, VersaMark for the tone-on-tone, Memento Tuxedo Black, and Melon Mambo for that adorable heart!!

》Modern Oval and Circle Sayings punches

I’ll be experimenting more tomorrow, and I have a few other cards to show you. Two sets of cards, using the pre-made card bases. One set was very simple, the other a bit more.

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,

Barbara

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Just a Reminder! Seasonal Sale!

Starts TOMORROW!

Get on early so you don’t miss out on papers, inks, embellishments and more! It’s also a great time to join as a demonstrator and get a nice discount off your Starter Kit!

My Shopping Link and November 2023 HOST CODE AUJPKKWY

Sales Period: November 14-16 2023

Ordering Deadlines

Phone: November 16 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)

Online: November 16 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

10% off ribbons and trims.
15% off inks, including pads, refills, markers, and Blends. Bundles are not included.
20% off papers, including cardstock, specialty paper, and Designer Series Paper.
Shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available. This is a limited time offer.
Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.
Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping timeframes. We will do everything we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.

Please note: Some items may sell out due to high demand. The discount will automatically be applied to qualifying items that are in stock. Per our updated policy, backorders are not available.

Thank you and have fun shopping! Don’t forget orders of $50 or more gets a freebie gift directly from me!

Monday Product Review #1: Stampin' Up! Stamp Blocks

Quick Review and comparison of Stampin’ Up! stamp blocks and Fiskars Stamp Blocks

When I first caught stampin’ fever, I had been binging on the MayMay Made It! You Tube channel. Based in Alabama, she has a brick and mortar store and crafting studio in a quaint small town, Clanton. My first supplies were purchased from their online store, and I picked up a set of Fiskars stamp blocks* to be used with my first ever photopolymer cling stamps. I have never used more than a wood-mounted rubber stamp prior to 2023, and I felt these worked fine. They are flat, thin plastic, approximately 1/4 in thick, and have a grid marking which is nice to get your stamping placement straight. They have curved handles on the sides where you hold them to do your stamping. With the exception of the smallest one, you need two hands to use them. Alongside of the odd “oops, stuck my finger in the stamp pad” issues, I’ve gotten used to them.

Since I purchased (another) new stamp set, I wanted to try out a few of the Stampin Up! stamp blocks, too. I purchased the three that were suggested in the catalog under the set listing. The difference working with them is real. The blocks are comfortable in my hand, and are simple to use one-handed, all which make it much easier to place and stamp. They are approximately an inch thick, and come in several sizes, both square and rectangular. I tend to have a heavy hand, and it was very easy for me to lighten my touch. I was skeptical, but after an afternoon of using them, I will be collecting more!

Price point to consider: the Fiskars set, sizes 1×1, 2×2, 3×3 and a large 2×6.5 inches, is $23. You can use them all for most of your hobby needs. If you purchase 2 sets you won’t need to constantly change out your stamps if you’ll be creating more than one or two cards. The Stampin Up! clear acrylic blocks * are riced as a bundle of 9 sizes at $81, the smallest block being just a hair under 1.5×1.5 and the largest at 5×6, big enough for their background stamps. The prices of the individual blocks run from $5-$20. The bundle is a great option if you have the finances to get them all up front. In the catalogs, when you purchase a stamp set or bundle, the suggested sized blocks are listed.

The Fiskars set is a great set to begin with. MayMay’s online store also has an inexpensive set of acrylic stamp blocks (under $10) if you want to try out acrylic blocks. If you decide to move from casual to avid stamper, upgrade to the Stampin Up! blocks.

I hope this was helpful if you are considering taking up this amazing craft!

Till next time, be blessed, and don’t forget to #createandblessothers

Barb

*Full disclosure, as a Stampin Up! demonstrator, I will make a commission if you use my SU links. Links to MayMay Made It! are not affiliate links. I will always tell you if any link is an affiliate link.

Crafty Thursday #2 Gift Card Pocket Fold Variation

Hello and welcome to Crafty Thursday!

I hope you had a wonderful and creative week. I happened to get a Happy Mail delivery today from Stampin’ Up! so that helped get my creative mood flowing. So many fun, fun things!

I am completely geeking out over those A-Dorable Ink Spots! They are 1 inch square and come in the classic colors like Real Red, Gorgeous Grape, Daffodil Delight, etc. They also have an option to purchase blank Ink Spots and the refill inks, so you can create your own set. It’s a great and economical way to build a nice ink collection.

I needed to replenish my Dimensionals, grabbed a few Stamp Blocks, embossing powders and VersaMark Ink for embossing and tone-on-tone stamping.

After thoroughly examining all my new supplies, I got down to it.

The card I’m featuring today is a variation of the Gift Card Pocket Fold. It’s a nice, easy one to make if you’re just beginning your card making, or if you have minimal supplies on hand. It’s not a “standard” card size, which is okay since I’m not going to be mailing it. I do believe it will fit in a large envelope. You can find many, many printable lists of standard card sizes online. This one is on Pinterest. I used an odd piece of black card stock that I had on hand, and it folded up to a nice almost 6 in x 3 1/2 in card.

I used the new stamp set, Stamped With Love, which has the adorable letter and pen. The mailbox is fun, too and it has some nice, simple sentiments included. “I Like You” and “Love You Always” has a pretty script font, and sounds like something you’d actually write. I was also waiting for the Bright and Beautiful paper, just look at all those fabulous patterns! I wanted to make a dozen more cards with it just because it’s so darn fun.

The bright colors really popped against the black. I just love that adorable envelope and pen! You can use so many of other sentiments in there, but I used one from the set. After I stamped that, I added the red heart (possibly the smallest stamp ever created) and colored the pen with alcohol markers. Then I fussy cut around it, added dimensionals, and boom, the front was complete. It’s nice to have a quick and clean look, especially with the bold DSP

Inside, I added some fun stripes to the pocket, which is the opposite side of the paper. There are so many GREAT patterns with this set, there are so many combinations you can use.

I love the humor of the inside sentiment, “so you get a card.” I added another tiny heart, and an extra strip of the front paper. I can tuck a gift card or some cash in the bottom pocket and have plenty of room to write a greeting. I think I’ll wrap it up in some plain craft paper and give it along with a cupcake. Because, who doesn’t love a cupcake on their birthday?

Well, I know this has been a longer post, so thank you for reading through. As always, a free instruction sheet is available right here. I hope you enjoyed the post, and please let me know if you made this card for someone you like! 😉

Till next time,

Be blessed

Barbara

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