M onochromatic birthday cards made with Stampin' Up! products.
Project Recipe
Cut cardstock and designer paper pieces to the following sizes using a Paper Trimmer:
- card from 2022-2024 In Color Cardstock (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis) at 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4"
- 4" x 5-1/4" from Basic White Cardstock
- 2-3/4" square from matching 2022-2024 In Color Cardstock (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis)
- 2-3/4" square from Basic White Cardstock
- 1-1/2" x 3" of dotted design from 2022-2024 In Color 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper Assortment in matching color (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis)
- 1" x 3-1/4" from Basic White Cardstock
Place the Dots & Spots Die cutting side up on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Place the 4" x 5-1/4" white rectangle on top of the die. Run through the machine.
Tip: Because the die is so big, I found it easier to put the die on the platform face up and then put the cardstock on top of it so I could make sure the cardstock was straight and properly positioned.
Adhere the piece of 2022-2024 In Color Designer Paper to the bottom of the vertical, dotted white rectangle so it is centered side to side and about 3/4" from the bottom edge.
As you are ready to stamp using the Warm Welcome Set, place the cardstock on the Stampin' Pierce Mat. Using the mat will help you get a cleaner image each time you stamp.
Mount the stack of presents image from the Warm Welcome Set on Block C. Ink it up with the same color of ink pad as the cardstock you are using (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis). Stamp it in the center of the 2-3/4" white square.
Tip: If you are making multiples of this card in different colors, be sure to clean the stamp before switching colors using the Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy.
Pick out the smooth circle die from the Layering Circles Dies that cuts out a smooth circle that is 2-1/8" diameter. Put it on top of the stamped stack of presents square on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so it is centered over the image. Run through the machine.
Use the matching color of Stampin' Write Marker as the cardstock you are using (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis) to color in the polka dots on the bottom present and every other diagonal stripe on the center present.
Pick out the stitched circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies that cuts out a stitched circle that is 2-1/2" diameter. Put it on top of the same color 2-3/4" square of cardstock that you've been using (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis) on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. Run through the machine.
Adhere the colored stack of presents circle cut out to the center of the stitched circle cut out.
Adhere the layered circles to the vertical dotted white rectangle so it they are centered side to side and overlap the top of the designer paper piece by just a little bit.
Put Stampin' Seal on the back of the dotted white rectangle where it is hidden by the circle cut outs and designer paper. Adhere to the front of the same color card (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis).
Mount the "just for you" sentiment from the Celebrating You Set on Block G. Ink it up with the same color of ink pad as the cardstock you are using (Sweet Sorbet, Parakeet Party, Tahitian Tide, Starry Sky, or Orchid Oasis). Stamp it in the center of the 1" x 3-1/4" white strip.
Tip: If you are making multiples of this card in different colors, be sure to clean the stamp before switching colors using the Stampin' Scrub and Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner and/or Simply Shammy.
Pick out the 5/8" x 2-3/4" banner die from the Stylish Shapes Dies. Put it on top of the stamped sentiment on a platform on your Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine so the sentiment is centered in the die. Run through the machine.
Use Stampin' Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment banner cut out to the front of the card so it is centered side to side and covers the bottom of the circle cut outs just below the bottom of the stack of presents.
Cut a 4" piece of the White 3/8" Glittered Organdy Ribbon.
Tie a half knot in the center of the ribbon. Trim the ends.
Use a Mini Glue Dot to adhere the ribbon knot to the front of the card as shown so it is centered just below the sentiment banner cut out.