Creating cards for special occasions is always a delightful experience, especially when you can experiment with fun folds and vibrant colors. Recently, I crafted a birthday card for a dear friend, using the Hooray for Surprises stamp set.
The base of the card is a bright and cheery Daffodil Delight. And I really like the lovely combination of Daffodil Delight, Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock, and Basic White cardstock on this card. The front is a cheerful burst of birthday cakes stamped in Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Lost Lagoon, and Pretty Peacock. To top it off, the sentiment “Hooray” was perfectly punched out with the Labels of Love punch. The Rainbow Adhesive-backed Dots add a final touch of whimsy, making the card sparkle with colorful joy.
Opening the fun fold card reveals an even more exciting scene. Inside, a parade of candles in coordinating colors brightens up the space, accompanied by the heartfelt sentiments “Make a Wish” and “Hope Your Birthday is Wonderful.” The combination of images and sentiments creates a card that is not only fun to make but also sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.
I couldn’t stop at just one card, though. Inspired by the versatility of the fun fold, I crafted another card using the Labels of Love stamp set. This time, I chose the A Little Latte DSP for a more subdued, monochromatic theme in Pretty Peacock and Lost Lagoon.
The result is a sophisticated yet playful card, perfect for a fun birthday celebration, especially with the little slice of cake included from the Something for Everything Ephemera Pack.
Finally, I decided to use the Friends for Life stamp set with its coordinating dies and the Full of Life DSP for a third fun fold card.
This card showcases the vibrant and lively nature of the Friends for Life set, creating a card that bursts with life and color. Each of these cards has its unique charm and showcases the endless possibilities when you combine creativity with high-quality crafting supplies.
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Measurements for all three cards: (in inches)
Card Base – 11 x 4-1/4, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2
Card strip to create fun fold – 11 x 1-1/4, scored at 2-3/4 and 5-1/2
DSP or coordinating cardstock – front of card 2-1/2 x 4, surrounding layer (if used) 2-5/8 x 4-1/8
DSP – middle of card 2-1/2 x 4. If using two layers here, it is the same as for on the front of the card 2-1/2 x 4, and surround layer of 2-5/8 x 4-1/8
Inside of card – if only using DSP 4 x 5-1/4; if using layers, top layer is 3-3/4 x 5 and surrounding layer is 4 x 5-1/4
Strip pieces – DSP or coordinating cardstock (2 of these) 1 x 2-1/2 and one long piece 1 x 5-1/4
I hope these card ideas inspire you to try out fun folds and mix and match your favorite supplies to create something truly special.
Happy crafting!
Supplies Used for Hooray for Surprises Card:
Supplies Used for Labeled With Love Card:
Supplies Used for Friends for Life Card: