Best Birthday Ever by Tricia Barber

Hello!  Tricia here today to share with you a birthday card made with the Basic Birthday Candles die and the Balloon Celebrations stamp and die set. I had so much fun creating these candles for a sparkly birthday card.  I started out die cutting the Basic Birthday Candle from pastel cardstock to match the paper pad called Birthday Fun.   I flipped through the paper pack and gathered some inspiration from the sherbert colors in this paper pad.   I ended up using a white with gold dots but I just loved the soft colors in this collection.   

I added details to the candles with alcohol markers and a white gel pen.  I used a black marker to darken the candle wick to mimic a burning candle.  I die cut the candle flame using gold and gold glimmer cardstock.   I adhere the candles directly to a card base that I covered with the Birthday Fun white and gold paper.  I trimmed off the excess of the candles at the bottom of the cardstock.   I added some clear glitter over several of the candles for a little more sparkle.   

I stamped a sentiment from the Balloon Celebrations stamp and die set.   I die cut this with a scalloped circle using the Scallop Pinpoint Rings die set. I layered the white circle with some foam adhesive.   Such a fun and happy birthday card for my stash!  I finished it off with another sentiment from the Balloon Celebrations set on the inside of the card.   I hope you have a wonderful crafty day! 

 

Supplies

cl518 Balloon Celebrations clear stamp set

2671 Basic Birthday Candles

PP2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

Best Birthday Ever by Tricia Barber

Hello!  Tricia here today to share with you a birthday card made with the Basic Birthday Candles die and the Balloon Celebrations stamp and die set. I had so much fun creating these candles for a sparkly birthday card.  I started out die cutting the Basic Birthday Candle from pastel cardstock to match the paper pad called Birthday Fun.   I flipped through the paper pack and gathered some inspiration from the sherbert colors in this paper pad.   I ended up using a white with gold dots but I just loved the soft colors in this collection.   

I added details to the candles with alcohol markers and a white gel pen.  I used a black marker to darken the candle wick to mimic a burning candle.  I die cut the candle flame using gold and gold glimmer cardstock.   I adhere the candles directly to a card base that I covered with the Birthday Fun white and gold paper.  I trimmed off the excess of the candles at the bottom of the cardstock.   I added some clear glitter over several of the candles for a little more sparkle.   

I stamped a sentiment from the Balloon Celebrations stamp and die set.   I die cut this with a scalloped circle using the Scallop Pinpoint Rings die set. I layered the white circle with some foam adhesive.   Such a fun and happy birthday card for my stash!  I finished it off with another sentiment from the Balloon Celebrations set on the inside of the card.   I hope you have a wonderful crafty day! 

 

Supplies

cl518 Balloon Celebrations clear stamp set

2671 Basic Birthday Candles

PP2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

Layered Floral Congrats Tags By Jyoti Adhikari

Creating handmade tags is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to any gift or celebration. Today, I’m sharing two beautifully layered tags—one in blue and green and the other in peach and orange. These tags feature delicate floral embellishments, a die-cut sentiment, and a layered design that gives them extra dimension. Let’s dive into the process of making these elegant tags!

Creating the Base Layers

To start, I selected two different color schemes—one in cool blue and green tones and the other in warm peach and orange. Each tag is composed of two layers: a smaller tag cut from patterned paper and a larger solid-colored tag to coordinate. The contrast between the patterned and solid cardstock helps the design stand out while keeping everything cohesive.

Adding the Die-Cut Sentiment

For a decorative touch, I used a Congrats Streamer Script  die to cut the sentiment along the side of the smaller tag. This technique adds an elegant detail and allows the solid background layer to peek through, enhancing readability. Once both layers were die-cut, I adhered the smaller patterned tag onto the larger solid tag, ensuring the alignment was just right. The layered effect adds depth and makes the design more visually interesting.

Die-Cutting and Coloring the Flowers

To decorate the tags, I used the Daisy Trio Craft Die to cut multiple flowers from white cardstock. For a natural and vibrant look, I colored the flower centers yellow using COPIC markers. The bright centers bring a touch of warmth and contrast to the crisp white petals. I carefully placed the flowers on each tag, adhering some with glue for a flat effect and others with foam tape to add dimension. 

Adding the Final Embellishments

To complete the tags, I added a few sparkling jewels as embellishments. These little details catch the light beautifully and give the tags an extra special touch.

These layered floral tags are perfect for celebrating a special occasion. The combination of patterned and solid cardstock, dimensional flowers, and a bold die-cut sentiment makes them both elegant and versatile. Whether used for a gift, party favor, or decoration, they bring a handmade charm that’s sure to be appreciated!

I hope you enjoyed this creative process. Which color combination do you like best—blue/green or peach/orange? Let me know in the comments!

Hugs,

Jyoti

 

 

Supplies

 

2669 Congrats Streamer Script

pp2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

2670 Daisy Trio

Layered Floral Congrats Tags By Jyoti Adhikari

Creating handmade tags is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to any gift or celebration. Today, I’m sharing two beautifully layered tags—one in blue and green and the other in peach and orange. These tags feature delicate floral embellishments, a die-cut sentiment, and a layered design that gives them extra dimension. Let’s dive into the process of making these elegant tags!

Creating the Base Layers

To start, I selected two different color schemes—one in cool blue and green tones and the other in warm peach and orange. Each tag is composed of two layers: a smaller tag cut from patterned paper and a larger solid-colored tag to coordinate. The contrast between the patterned and solid cardstock helps the design stand out while keeping everything cohesive.

Adding the Die-Cut Sentiment

For a decorative touch, I used a Congrats Streamer Script  die to cut the sentiment along the side of the smaller tag. This technique adds an elegant detail and allows the solid background layer to peek through, enhancing readability. Once both layers were die-cut, I adhered the smaller patterned tag onto the larger solid tag, ensuring the alignment was just right. The layered effect adds depth and makes the design more visually interesting.

Die-Cutting and Coloring the Flowers

To decorate the tags, I used the Daisy Trio Craft Die to cut multiple flowers from white cardstock. For a natural and vibrant look, I colored the flower centers yellow using COPIC markers. The bright centers bring a touch of warmth and contrast to the crisp white petals. I carefully placed the flowers on each tag, adhering some with glue for a flat effect and others with foam tape to add dimension. 

Adding the Final Embellishments

To complete the tags, I added a few sparkling jewels as embellishments. These little details catch the light beautifully and give the tags an extra special touch.

These layered floral tags are perfect for celebrating a special occasion. The combination of patterned and solid cardstock, dimensional flowers, and a bold die-cut sentiment makes them both elegant and versatile. Whether used for a gift, party favor, or decoration, they bring a handmade charm that’s sure to be appreciated!

I hope you enjoyed this creative process. Which color combination do you like best—blue/green or peach/orange? Let me know in the comments!

Hugs,

Jyoti

 

 

Supplies

 

2669 Congrats Streamer Script

pp2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

2670 Daisy Trio

Masculine Birthday Card by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing a masculine birthday card. It's definitely that time of year when I think about replenishing my stash of birthday cards, and I'm always in need of some masculine ones. Plus, anytime that I get to play with plaid paper is a win for me!

I started this card with the new Basic Birthday Candles set. I cut seven candles from various patterns from the Nutmeg Plaid paper pack from Memory Box. These plaids definitely have more autumn tones in them and could even be used for Christmas, but I love how they worked on this masculine card. I chose a deep green panel to set them against. I did stack each candle onto two more layers of cardstock to give the candles dimension, as well as give the candles a white wick. I just trimmed the wicks off of the plaid pieces when I glued the layers together. 

For the flames on the candles, I cut them out of white cardstock and then ink blended them with the following distress ink colors:  Scattered Straw, Crackling Campfire and Fired Brick. I added a thin foam dot behind the candles to pop them up on top of the wicks. 

For the sentiment, I chose the Happy Birthday Poe Script die. I cut it out from cream woodgrain paper, although you can't really see the detail of it in the picture. I stacked this layer on top of two more layers that I had cut from white card stock. I then added very thin foam strips to the backs of the letters that weren't overlapping the candles. I carefully adhered the words, using liquid glue for the portion that did overlap the candles. 

That is it for my card today. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Thanks so much for joining us today.

 

 

Supplies

 

2671 Basic Birthday Candles

2437 Happy Birthday Poe Script

 

 

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

pp1033 Nutmeg Plaid 6x6 pack

sh44002 Cream Woodgrain Paper Pack

Masculine Birthday Card by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing a masculine birthday card. It's definitely that time of year when I think about replenishing my stash of birthday cards, and I'm always in need of some masculine ones. Plus, anytime that I get to play with plaid paper is a win for me!

I started this card with the new Basic Birthday Candles set. I cut seven candles from various patterns from the Nutmeg Plaid paper pack from Memory Box. These plaids definitely have more autumn tones in them and could even be used for Christmas, but I love how they worked on this masculine card. I chose a deep green panel to set them against. I did stack each candle onto two more layers of cardstock to give the candles dimension, as well as give the candles a white wick. I just trimmed the wicks off of the plaid pieces when I glued the layers together. 

For the flames on the candles, I cut them out of white cardstock and then ink blended them with the following distress ink colors:  Scattered Straw, Crackling Campfire and Fired Brick. I added a thin foam dot behind the candles to pop them up on top of the wicks. 

For the sentiment, I chose the Happy Birthday Poe Script die. I cut it out from cream woodgrain paper, although you can't really see the detail of it in the picture. I stacked this layer on top of two more layers that I had cut from white card stock. I then added very thin foam strips to the backs of the letters that weren't overlapping the candles. I carefully adhered the words, using liquid glue for the portion that did overlap the candles. 

That is it for my card today. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Thanks so much for joining us today.

 

 

Supplies

 

2671 Basic Birthday Candles

2437 Happy Birthday Poe Script

 

 

sp1011 Leafy 6x6 pack

pp1033 Nutmeg Plaid 6x6 pack

sh44002 Cream Woodgrain Paper Pack

A Birthday Bouquet by Rachel Duong

Hi everyone! It's Rachel here with a brightly colored spring floral card. I used the Poppystamps dies, "Handpicked Bouquet" and the "Celebration Banner". I absolutely love these dies and can't wait to create tons of floral arrangements. 

To create this card, I began by die cutting many colors of blossoms using the Poppystamps 8.5" x 11" paper packs in lovely gorgeous colors.  The paper is thick and cuts clean, I highly reccomend them. They are listed below and also on the website. 

. I narrowed down the colors  to work with.  For the wrap, I chose the darkest green. From here, I cut the flags in yellows, greens. I cut the base banner in white and adhered the flags on. I glued the blossoms together. Next comes the fun part of arranging the bouquet...it took some time because I wanted it just right! 

I cut the patterned paper to leave a white border showing a small white border from the cardbase. The teal paired with the green wrap looked amazing to me. I glued the bouquet and banner onto the paper. Then I chose an Open Studio thick black gold foiled "Greeting Tab".  I grounded the sentiment over two leaves and overlapped it on the wrap. Added extra cardstock under the last half of the sentiment balanced out it's height.

Then I chose an Open Studio thick black gold foiled "Greeting Tab".  I grounded the sentiment over two leaves and overlapped it on the wrap. Added extra cardstock under the last half of the sentiment balanced out it's height.

Lastly, I glued one tulip blossom falling down from the bouquet to fill in the empty space and to give it movement.  I added Open Studio  "Fairy Jewels" in a light teal surrounding the bouquet.

I hope you are inspired to make a card today! The Poppystamps "Handpicked Bouquet" is a must-have. The possibilities are endless. Until next time, wishing you lots of crafty vibes!

Supplies

 

2680 Handpicked Bouquet

2676 Celebration Banner

PP2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

JWL002 Pastel Jewels

A Birthday Bouquet by Rachel Duong

Hi everyone! It's Rachel here with a brightly colored spring floral card. I used the Poppystamps dies, "Handpicked Bouquet" and the "Celebration Banner". I absolutely love these dies and can't wait to create tons of floral arrangements. 

To create this card, I began by die cutting many colors of blossoms using the Poppystamps 8.5" x 11" paper packs in lovely gorgeous colors.  The paper is thick and cuts clean, I highly reccomend them. They are listed below and also on the website. 

. I narrowed down the colors  to work with.  For the wrap, I chose the darkest green. From here, I cut the flags in yellows, greens. I cut the base banner in white and adhered the flags on. I glued the blossoms together. Next comes the fun part of arranging the bouquet...it took some time because I wanted it just right! 

I cut the patterned paper to leave a white border showing a small white border from the cardbase. The teal paired with the green wrap looked amazing to me. I glued the bouquet and banner onto the paper. Then I chose an Open Studio thick black gold foiled "Greeting Tab".  I grounded the sentiment over two leaves and overlapped it on the wrap. Added extra cardstock under the last half of the sentiment balanced out it's height.

Then I chose an Open Studio thick black gold foiled "Greeting Tab".  I grounded the sentiment over two leaves and overlapped it on the wrap. Added extra cardstock under the last half of the sentiment balanced out it's height.

Lastly, I glued one tulip blossom falling down from the bouquet to fill in the empty space and to give it movement.  I added Open Studio  "Fairy Jewels" in a light teal surrounding the bouquet.

I hope you are inspired to make a card today! The Poppystamps "Handpicked Bouquet" is a must-have. The possibilities are endless. Until next time, wishing you lots of crafty vibes!

Supplies

 

2680 Handpicked Bouquet

2676 Celebration Banner

PP2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

JWL002 Pastel Jewels

Let's Celebrate by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing some products from the new Birthday Love Release. I have been loving patterned paper lately, so I thought I would pick some papers from the new Birthday Fun Paper Pack and make a shaker card. And what says birthday more than balloons?

I used the largest balloon from the new Brilliant Birthday Balloons set to cut an opening into a pink panel that is roughly 4" x 5". Because this balloon is pretty big, my overall card is larger than normal. I wanted to have a nice border of the fun confetti foiled paper around the shaker panel, so the overall size is 4.75" x 5.75". Once I cut the balloon opening into the pink panel, I adhered acetate to the back with double sided tape. I then added foam tape all around the opening to create a "well" for my shaker bits. I added some white and pink sequins into the well. For the back of my shaker panel, I chose some more foiled paper from the paper pack. This paper is white with gold foil stripes. It is not easy to see the shiny foil on these two papers in the main picture, but you can see it better in the picture below. 

Once my shaker panel was enclosed, I adhered it to a slightly larger mint green panel and then adhered that to my card base, which I had already created with the confetti foil paper. I cut the Happy Birthday Poe Script from some gold metallic card stock and stacked the words onto two more layers that I had cut out of white card stock. I adhered the words over the balloon. I also stamped and heat embossed a sub sentiment with gold embossing powder. I love how the shape of the matching die in the Birthday Banners Set snuggled right under the swoop of the "R" in the main sentiment. For the balloon string, I cut one of the strings from the Brilliant Birthday Balloons set. I added a white bow that I created using a die from the Nordic Wreath and Bow set. 

That is it for my card today. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Thanks so much for joining us today.

 

 

Supplies

 

2672 Brilliant Birthday Balloons

pp2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

2437 Happy Birthday Poe Script

2646 Nordic Wreath and Bow

cb514 Birthday Banners clear stamp and die set

fp1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

Let's Celebrate by Allison Frazier

Hello, Poppystamps friends! I am excited to be back on the blog today sharing some products from the new Birthday Love Release. I have been loving patterned paper lately, so I thought I would pick some papers from the new Birthday Fun Paper Pack and make a shaker card. And what says birthday more than balloons?

I used the largest balloon from the new Brilliant Birthday Balloons set to cut an opening into a pink panel that is roughly 4" x 5". Because this balloon is pretty big, my overall card is larger than normal. I wanted to have a nice border of the fun confetti foiled paper around the shaker panel, so the overall size is 4.75" x 5.75". Once I cut the balloon opening into the pink panel, I adhered acetate to the back with double sided tape. I then added foam tape all around the opening to create a "well" for my shaker bits. I added some white and pink sequins into the well. For the back of my shaker panel, I chose some more foiled paper from the paper pack. This paper is white with gold foil stripes. It is not easy to see the shiny foil on these two papers in the main picture, but you can see it better in the picture below. 

Once my shaker panel was enclosed, I adhered it to a slightly larger mint green panel and then adhered that to my card base, which I had already created with the confetti foil paper. I cut the Happy Birthday Poe Script from some gold metallic card stock and stacked the words onto two more layers that I had cut out of white card stock. I adhered the words over the balloon. I also stamped and heat embossed a sub sentiment with gold embossing powder. I love how the shape of the matching die in the Birthday Banners Set snuggled right under the swoop of the "R" in the main sentiment. For the balloon string, I cut one of the strings from the Brilliant Birthday Balloons set. I added a white bow that I created using a die from the Nordic Wreath and Bow set. 

That is it for my card today. I hope it brings a smile to your face. Thanks so much for joining us today.

 

 

Supplies

 

2672 Brilliant Birthday Balloons

pp2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

2437 Happy Birthday Poe Script

2646 Nordic Wreath and Bow

cb514 Birthday Banners clear stamp and die set

fp1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack

5 Floral Cards with Birthday Love Collection By Jyoti Adhikari

When it comes to crafting beautiful cards, the combination of patterned paper, solid cardstock, and intricate die cuts can create truly magical results. Today, I’m sharing five elegant cards I made using the latest Birthday Love release from Poppystamps. With similar layouts but unique details in each, these cards are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and special occasions. Or even just to give someone a set of  cards as a gift. Let me take you through my creative process!

Delicate Details: Crafting the Floral Elements

To start, I focused on creating all the floral elements for my cards. I used the Fabulous Floral Craft Die to die-cut a variety of flowers in two shades of pink and white glitter cardstock. For the leaves, I turned to the Handpicked Bouquet Craft Die, cutting them in coordinating shades of green to complement my floral palette.

I also prepared the sentiments, using the Happy Birthday Streamer Script Craft Die and Congrats Streamer Script Craft Die. These beautiful, flowing sentiments were die-cut from cardstock carefully selected to match the patterned papers I had chosen. Once all my die-cutting was complete, I layered the flowers and leaves, assembling them into clusters that would become the focal point of my cards.

Playing with Patterns: Crafting the Perfect Backgrounds

The Birthday Fun 6x6 Paper Pack is full of delightful patterns that I couldn’t wait to use. I chose two coordinating patterns for each card, ensuring they worked beautifully together. For the base layer, I used a piece of patterned paper to cover half of the solid cardstock panel, creating a clean and polished background.

To add dimension and visual interest, I die-cut rectangles from the second patterned paper, which became the central backdrop for my floral clusters. While four of my cards followed a horizontal design, I created one with a vertical orientation for variety.

Floral Focal Points: Assembling the Designs

Once the backgrounds were adhered to my A2 card bases, I began arranging my floral clusters. I carefully layered and arranged the flowers and leaves on the top portion of the rectangle die-cuts, leaving space below for the sentiment. Each floral cluster has its own unique arrangement, showcasing the versatility of these dies. The variety of orientations and layering made each card feel one-of-a-kind while keeping the overall design cohesive.

Sentiments with Style: Adding the Final Touches

For the sentiments, I used the beautiful die cuts from the Happy Birthday Streamer Script Craft Die and Congrats Streamer Script Craft Die. These were adhered to the bottom of the rectangle die cuts, just below the floral clusters. Adding foam tape to the back of the sentiments gave them extra dimension and ensured they stood out. The delicate, flowing script style added the perfect finishing touch to the designs.

A Celebration of Creativity

These five cards were a joy to create! The combination of Poppystamps’ dies, the stunning patterns from the Birthday Fun paper pack, and some thoughtful layering resulted in cards that are both elegant and versatile. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or congratulating someone on a special milestone, these designs are sure to brighten their day.

I hope this inspires you to dive into your craft supplies and create your own set of floral cards. The possibilities with these dies and papers are endless, and I can’t wait to see how you bring your own creative spin to them! Happy crafting!

Hugs,

Jyoti

 

Supplies

 

2679 Fabulous Florals

2680 Handpicked Bouquet

pp2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

2668 Happy Birthday Streamer Script

2669 Congrats Streamer Script

5 Floral Cards with Birthday Love Collection By Jyoti Adhikari

When it comes to crafting beautiful cards, the combination of patterned paper, solid cardstock, and intricate die cuts can create truly magical results. Today, I’m sharing five elegant cards I made using the latest Birthday Love release from Poppystamps. With similar layouts but unique details in each, these cards are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and special occasions. Or even just to give someone a set of  cards as a gift. Let me take you through my creative process!

Delicate Details: Crafting the Floral Elements

To start, I focused on creating all the floral elements for my cards. I used the Fabulous Floral Craft Die to die-cut a variety of flowers in two shades of pink and white glitter cardstock. For the leaves, I turned to the Handpicked Bouquet Craft Die, cutting them in coordinating shades of green to complement my floral palette.

I also prepared the sentiments, using the Happy Birthday Streamer Script Craft Die and Congrats Streamer Script Craft Die. These beautiful, flowing sentiments were die-cut from cardstock carefully selected to match the patterned papers I had chosen. Once all my die-cutting was complete, I layered the flowers and leaves, assembling them into clusters that would become the focal point of my cards.

Playing with Patterns: Crafting the Perfect Backgrounds

The Birthday Fun 6x6 Paper Pack is full of delightful patterns that I couldn’t wait to use. I chose two coordinating patterns for each card, ensuring they worked beautifully together. For the base layer, I used a piece of patterned paper to cover half of the solid cardstock panel, creating a clean and polished background.

To add dimension and visual interest, I die-cut rectangles from the second patterned paper, which became the central backdrop for my floral clusters. While four of my cards followed a horizontal design, I created one with a vertical orientation for variety.

Floral Focal Points: Assembling the Designs

Once the backgrounds were adhered to my A2 card bases, I began arranging my floral clusters. I carefully layered and arranged the flowers and leaves on the top portion of the rectangle die-cuts, leaving space below for the sentiment. Each floral cluster has its own unique arrangement, showcasing the versatility of these dies. The variety of orientations and layering made each card feel one-of-a-kind while keeping the overall design cohesive.

Sentiments with Style: Adding the Final Touches

For the sentiments, I used the beautiful die cuts from the Happy Birthday Streamer Script Craft Die and Congrats Streamer Script Craft Die. These were adhered to the bottom of the rectangle die cuts, just below the floral clusters. Adding foam tape to the back of the sentiments gave them extra dimension and ensured they stood out. The delicate, flowing script style added the perfect finishing touch to the designs.

A Celebration of Creativity

These five cards were a joy to create! The combination of Poppystamps’ dies, the stunning patterns from the Birthday Fun paper pack, and some thoughtful layering resulted in cards that are both elegant and versatile. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or congratulating someone on a special milestone, these designs are sure to brighten their day.

I hope this inspires you to dive into your craft supplies and create your own set of floral cards. The possibilities with these dies and papers are endless, and I can’t wait to see how you bring your own creative spin to them! Happy crafting!

Hugs,

Jyoti

 

Supplies

 

2679 Fabulous Florals

2680 Handpicked Bouquet

pp2100 Birthday Fun 6x6 pack

2668 Happy Birthday Streamer Script

2669 Congrats Streamer Script