Hey Birthday Chick birthday card

 Greetings!

Today's card is meant to bring a smile to your face.  The Birthday Chick stamp set has adorable, whimsical chickens and the Birthday Chick Dies bring it to the next level with accessories like the fence that this chicken is dancing on.

I knew I wanted the chicken dancing on the fence, and love this look of the diagonal pieces exposing a "ray" of the gingham checked paper from the Pattern Party Designer Series Paper (DSP).  Framing the white pieces with the Polished Pink cardstock, and carrying through the pink in her little bow and in the message gives this card a definite party vibe.  

  

Who knew chickens could be so cute!

 Gather your supplies:

• Hey Birthday Chick stamp set
• Birthday Chick Dies

•  Basic Black cardstock - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4" OR 4-1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5-1/2"
• Basic White cardstock -5" x 3", 3" x 3", inside piece - 3-3/4" x 5" 
• Basic Gray - 1-1/2" x 4"
• Polished Pink - 5-1/8" x 3-1/8", 3-1/8" x 3-1/8"
• Pattern Party HOST Designer Series Paper - FREE with $180 order 4-1/8" x 5-3/8", inside strip - 1/2" x 3-3/4"  (This paper pack is only available with a $150 order or more, as it is a stampin' reward - see pg. 170 in annual catalog for details)

• Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad
• Memento ™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
• Regals Stampin' Write Marker Assortment (Crushed Curry and Real Red)    

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Product List

Hey Birthday Chick Cling Stamp Set [154464]	Birthday Chick Dies (English) [158200]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]	Polished Pink 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155710]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121044]	Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]	Polished Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [155712]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Regals Stampin' Write Markers [131262]

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Here's how it's made:

Cut Basic White angle pieces by cutting 3" square in half from corner to corner.  For long piece, cut from one corner to 1/4" on opposite long edge.  Cut Polished Pink square from corner to corner, and cut long piece from one corner to 3/8" on opposite long edge. Use other half of square pieces for chicken and happy birthday & bow die cuts. Stamp greeting in Polished Pink.  Adhere Basic White layers to Polished Pink layers.  

Ink and stamp chicken in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on Basic White. 

Die cut chicken, bow tie, happy birthday and fence using your Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine.

Color chicken's beak, comb and feet as shown.  Adhere gingham DSP (Notice gingham paper is cut so all 4 sides have the solid black and the shaded black on their edges), and both angled pieces as shown.  Adhere fence with Multi-purpose liquid glue.  Adhere chicken with Stampin' Dimensionals. 

Here's what the inside looks like:

Ink and stamp message in Polished Pink.  

Adhere die cut Happy Birthday using Multipurpose liquid glue.

Adhere strip of gingham paper along bottom edge of Basic White cardstock.

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Essential tools:

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Clear Block C [118486]	Clear Block D [118485]

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Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you're inspired to gather your supplies and get creative!  

Have a beautiful day!  😊  

Beverly J

Butterfly Brilliance Through it Together

 Greetings!

Sometimes the easiest way to create a soft background is simply by doing a white on white. The Butterfly Brilliance Bundle is a great set to do this with.  This die set features butterflies in sizes ranging from very small (1/2" x 3/4") to quite large (3-1/2" x 2-1/2").  For this background I cut out the four smallest sizes multiple times and scattered them over the entire card front.  

 Soft and Beautiful!

The Butterfly Brilliance stamp set has gorgeous detailed butterflies that pair perfectly with the dies.  The Through It Together stamp set features 21 different sentiments so you are sure to find just the right message for your card!  

Gather your supplies:

• Butterfly Brilliance bundle (Stamp set & dies purchased with Bundle item # saves 10%)
• Through it Together stamp set

• Thick Basic White cardstock - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4" OR 4-1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5-1/2"
• Basic White cardstock - 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" for cutting out butterflies, 2-1/4" x 2-3/4" (2) 1 for layer and 1 for colored butterfly
• Pale Papaya 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon - 14"
• Artistry Blooms adhesive-backed sequins
• Matte Black Dots 

• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad
• Memento ™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad
• Blending Brushes    

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Product List

Butterfly Brilliance Bundle [155821]	Through It Together Cling Stamp Set (English) [155796]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]	Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670]	Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155672]
Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477]	Matte Black Dots [154284]

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Here's How It's Made:

Cut out small butterflies for background by running through Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.  Adhere to card front, with some extending over edge.  Use Paper Snips or Paper Trimmer to cut off extended pieces.

Stamp butterfly on Basic White using the Memento ™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad.  When ink is dry, rub a side of Blending Brush onto Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad and apply to center of butterfly using small circular motion.  Rub other side of Blending Brush onto Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad and color wings using small circular motions, blending into center.  Position butterfly into correct outline in large one-piece die and run through Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine. 

Ink 'Follow Your Dreams' with Pool Party and stamp near bottom of  2-1/4" x 2-3/4" cardstock piece.  Attached butterfly.  Apply 2-3 strips of Stampin' Seal To back of piece and attach Pale Papaya 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon.   

Adhere completed butterfly layer to card front using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Use the Take Your Pick Tool to select sequins and adhere to front of card and butterfly. 

The  Take Your Pick tool makes attaching sequins and rhinestones so easy!  Use the paddle or the pointy end to pick up your sequin or rhinestone and place where you want it with no fingers in the way to block your view! 

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Essential Tools:

Product List

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Bone Folder [102300]	Take Your Pick [144107]
Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you're inspired to gather your supplies and get creative!  

Have a beautiful day!  😊  

Beverly J

Sunny Sentiments with You're a Peach papers split-cut fold

 Greetings!

When I saw the Sunny Sentiments stamp set I knew I had to have it!  This set features four fabulous messages in great fonts that are large enough to be the focal point of your card!  The first thing I did was pull out my Tasteful Labels dies and find the four that best frame each of the messages.  It's like they were made to go together as the sizes are perfect!

Look how beautiful these are!  The You're a Peach Designer Series Paper (DSP) provides a beautiful background for these sentiments and the cute little flower from the Sweet Strawberry Punch bundle is the perfect accessory! The Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels have just the right colors to add sparkle to the center of the punched flowers.

Gather your supplies:

• Sunny Sentiments Stamp Set
• Tasteful Labels dies
• Sweet Strawberry Punch bundle

• You're a Peach DSP - choose two patterns  15% OFF THRU 8/2/21
• 4 x 5-1/4"
• 5-1/4" x 1-1/2"
• Thick Basic White cardstock - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", scored and folded at 4-1/4" OR 4-1/4" x 11", scored and folded at 5-1/2"
• Basic White cardstock - 4" x 4" for sentiment label and punched flowers
• Pale Papaya 3/8" Open Weave Ribbon - 10"
• Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels  

• Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad
• Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad
• Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad    

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Product List

Sunny Sentiments Cling Stamp Set (English) [155034]	Tasteful Labels Dies [152886]	Sweet Strawberry Bundle [156214]	You're A Peach 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [155686]
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad [147101]
Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad [155670]	Pale Papaya 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155672]	Holiday Rhinestone Basic Jewels [150457]

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Here's a close-up of the Birthday card so you can see the detail better:

This split-cut paper fold is so fun and easy! 

Here's How It's Made:

Using your Paper Trimmer, cut in 1" on long edge at 2-5/8" on the large piece of DSP.  Use bone folder to fold back at angle to outer edges.  Adhere 5-1/4" x 1-1/2" DSP strip to right hand side of card front.  Adhere folded DSP piece to card front.

Stamp sentiment on Basic White.  Position label die and run through Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine.

Ink and stamp flowers.  Punch with Strawberry Builder punch.  

Tie bow in ribbon and attach, using paddle end of Take Your Pick Tool  to release adhesive and slide approximately 1" of ribbon under DSP.  Press to adhere.  Repeat on opposite side.   Secure bow with mini glue dot. 

Adhere label with Stampin' Dimensionals and attach punched flowers with mini glue dots.  Adhere colored rhinestones to center of flowers.

NOTE: These instructions work for any of the four cards with the exception of the ribbon; the ribbon is not used on the two with the larger labels, and is simply a bow on the happy hello card.  

 There is a fifth stamp in the Sunny Sentiments set with a lovely message that works perfectly for the inside of the card.

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Essential Tools:

• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
• Paper Trimmer
• Bone Folder 
• Take Your Pick tool
• Paper Snips
• Stampin' Seal
• mini glue dots
• Stampin' Dimensionals

Product List

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]	Paper Trimmer [152392]	Bone Folder [102300]	Take Your Pick [144107]
Paper Snips [103579]	Stampin' Seal [152813]	Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you're inspired to gather your supplies and get creative!  

Have a beautiful day!  😊  

Beverly J