Now I know a lot people do not mail out greeting cards and why is that? Because of Facebook, Instagram? That is great, I do it too. However, I think it is so generic. Why not send something meaningful to recognize your loved one's special day? Along with my generic Facebook greeting I send out a handmade greeting card and this card will definitely be enjoyed by the receiver.
If you do not want to make this card, but like it, you can always purchase one from my Etsy shop at
https://www.etsy.com/listing/721291846/sending-birthday-wishes-on-your-happy?ref=shop_home_active_1&frs=1
Now if your a paper nerd like me, you want to make this card yourself. It is so fun. So lets get started. Again, if you are not a member of the Stamps of Life Die Hard or August Card Kits, please sign up here at www.stampsoflife.com you will not regret it.
Here are the materials you will need:
1. Sea Glass Card Stock (Stamps of Life); cut in half then folded in half
2. White Card Stock
3. Hibiscus pattern paper (Thanks So Much Collection - Stamps of Life August Card Kit)
4. Hillary (Bazzill cardstock) www.acherryontop.com
5. Blue Oasis (Bazzill cardstock) www.acherryontop.com
6. Avocado (Bazzill cardstock) www.acherryontop.com
7. Tropical Leaf stencil (Stamps of Life - August Card Kit)
8. Stamps: Toucan and sentiment (Stamps of Life August Free Gift and Card Kit)
9. Dies: Toucan and Tropical Leaves (Stamps of Life (August stamp/die and card kit) and scallop square
8. Ink: Black (colorbox) and Peeled Paint (Distressed Ink from Tim Holtz)
9. Aqua Gingham Ribbon
10. White and blue baubbles (stamps of life)
11. Copic Markers: black, golden yellow, orange, phthalo blue and dark red (you can use any markers you like, I love these ones)
12. Embossing powder
How to make the card:
1. Stamp onto white paper the toucan and sentiment of your choice. I used "Sending Birthday wishes on your happy day"
2. Sprinkle embossing powder over stamped images and tap off excess. Using your heat tool (or blow dryer) dry the images. The images will be raised.
3. Cut out all your pieces using the the die cuts and your Sizzix die cutting machine. Here are the pieces I cut:
a. Avocado: outer small and large leaves (2 cuts each size)
b. Hillary: inner small and large leaves (2 cuts each)
c. Blue Oasis: outer toucan
d. Stamped and embossed toucan: inner toucan
e. White: square scalloped die
4. Color your toucan using the markers
5. Using the tropical leaf stencil, stencil with peeled paint ink the white scalloped square
6. Assemble your card:
a. Attach gingham ribbon
b. Glue pattern paper onto card
c. Using foam adhesive circles, apply the stenciled scalloped square
d. glue the tropical leaves, toucan, stems as you would like the card to look
e. Glue the baubles or add your own embellishments
f. Glue sentiment and a small and large tropical leaf to inside of card
Now that you have finished, you can write a note inside, place into an envelope and mail to that special person. He/She will love it.
Enjoy!
Christie (aka Bubbalina)
