Today, I’m thrilled to share a vibrant and fun birthday card that features the gorgeous Azure Afternoon cardstock as the base. This card is perfect for anyone who loves a pop of color and playful design elements. Plus, I’m excited to announce that I’ll be entering this card in the Sketch Saturday challenge!
Materials Used:
- Cardstock: Azure Afternoon, Basic White, Crushed Curry
- Embossing Folder: Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder
- Dies: Spotlight on Nature Dies
- Stamp Set: Simply Said
- Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
- Embellishments: Something for Everything Ephemera Pack (birthday cake and balloons inside of card) and Labels & Layers Ephemera Pack (sentiment piece)
I started with a piece of Azure Afternoon cardstock and I love how this bright blue shade makes for a stunning and bold background. And the intricate eyelet pattern adds beautiful texture and dimension to the card.
The circles create a fun and dynamic focal point on the card. I love how the Crushed Curry pops against the Azure Afternoon background!
For the sentiment, I chose the “Happy Birthday” from the Simply Said stamp set stamped on a sentiment strip from the Labels & Layers Ephemera Pack. The crisp black ink against the sentiment strip gives it a clean and modern look.
To top off the card, the cute birthday cake from the Something for Everything Ephemera Pack was put front and center. It adds a playful touch and ties the whole birthday theme together perfectly.
Inside the card is a clutch of colorful balloons, also from the Something for Everything Ephemera Pack. How fun!!
I had a blast creating this card, and I hope it inspires you to play with colors and textures in your own crafting projects.
Measurements (in inches):
card base – 11 x 4-1/4
1st layer (embossed) – 3-3/4 x 5
scraps (Basic White and Crushed Curry) for die cut circles
inside card: Basic White 4 x 5-1/4
Don’t forget to check out the Sketch Saturday challenge and maybe enter one of your creations in a current challenge, too!
Happy crafting!
Oh Julia, this is just awesome inside & out!! Love those balloons inside … perfect! And your embossed background really helps make your card pop! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Sketch Saturday! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often. We appreciate your support!
Darlene
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PS … I saw you used an embossing folder, just wanted to let you know I am the co-owner of an embossing folder challenge called Can You Handle the Pressure … please come check us out and play along … here's a link: https://cyhtp.blogspot.com/
I'll be sure to check out the challenge you mentioned. Thanks! And thanks also for your kind comments.
Oh, this is cute with the circles! Thanks for sharing with us at Sketch Saturday 🙂
Thank you! It's a great sketch!