A Sparkly Birthday Card for a Sparkly Girl

May 6, 2025Leave a comment

Sweet Little Mae, my granddaughter, is turning three this week.

An occasion as special as that needed a Sparkly Birthday Card as sparkly as she is.

Did you know that the same vinyl you use to embellish everyday items

around your home can be used to create beautiful cards?

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Scraper Tool* and Weeding Pen*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*
“Birthday Cake” SVG File from The Silhouette Store
White Cardstock

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Birthday Card Details:

I designed the card using the “Birthday Cake” SVG file and my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*.
I sized the digital file to fit onto the front of a 5″ x 7″ card before cutting.
I cut the pieces using StyleTechCraft Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl*.
I removed the excess vinyl around my images using a vinyl pick tool.

Use StyleTechCraft Vinyl Transfer Tape* to layer the pieces of the cake.

Use the Transfer Tape* to adhere the vinyl onto a 4″x 6″ piece of white cardstock.
Cut a 4¼” x 6¼” piece of “Melon” Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl* to use as a layer. I didn’t remove the white protective layer on the back of the vinyl. I used a double stick tape roller to add adhesive to the back of the vinyl.
Adhere all the pieces onto the front of the card.

StyleTechCraft adhesive vinyl makes it easy to create cards with intricate

and delicate designs. Use it with your Cricut or Cameo electronic cutters

and even with steel rule dies. The possibilities are endless!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

July 6, 2023Leave a comment

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

How to make a Sparkly, Shimmery Shaker Birthday Card.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

One of the great things about being a cardmaker is making fun cards

for special people. I made a quick and easy card for my cousin’s birthday

over the weekend and forgot to take any process shots.

So, I decided to make another one, slightly different.

Making Sparkly Shimmery Cards are fun to make.

Taking photographs of those kind of cards are not.

To give the cards the extra sparkle and shine, I used StyletechCraft’s Chrome Vinyls.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

StyleTechCraft Pink Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Silver Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
Happy Birthday Die Set from The Maker’s Movement
Frame Die Set from The Maker’s Movement
3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*
Sequins from Dress My Crafts*
Clear Acetate Sheet*
White Cardstock and Pink Polka Dot Scrapbook Paper
Double Stick Tape Roller*

StyletechCraft products brought to you by ATSM Craft*

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Directions:

Usually, when I’m working with vinyl, I use it as a sticker. This time I wanted to use the vinyl to make a dimensional piece. Before die-cutting, I placed the vinyl onto the cardstock.
Die-cut the words Happy Birthday using Pink Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*.
Die-cut the birthday background using Silver Chrome Adhesive Vinyl*.
Cut the Small 3D Foam Squares* in half and place them onto the back of the letters. Use tweezers to add each of the letters to the background.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Die-cut a frame using white cardstock.
Cut a piece of clear acetate slightly smaller than the frame.
Use a double tape roller to add adhesive around the frame.
Remove the protective film from the acetate and place it inside the frame.
Place double-sided adhesive strips over the acetate.
Cut a piece of Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl* slightly smaller than the frame.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Add the sequins to the inside of the frame. Leave enough room that the sequins shake.
Remove the protective film from the foam strips and add the cut piece of Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl* to the back of the frame.
Peel back the backing from the back of the Holographic Mist Chrome Adhesive Vinyl* and place the frame onto a piece of pink dot scrapbook paper.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

Add 3D foam squares to the back of the die-cut background.
Place “Happy Birthday” onto the front of the frame.
Adhere the frame layers on a white card.
Add a simple white sheer bow to finish the card.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card

I love how the Holographic Vinyl sparkles and changes color in the sun.

Shimmer & Shake Birthday Card-Sue's Creative Workshop www.sueeldred.com 1457

The perfect card for anyone who loves a little sparkle and shine.

Let’s Eat Cake Birthday Card

June 7, 2022February 27, 2024Leave a comment

Eat Cake Birthday Card

Nothing like getting a sweet 3-tiered layered cake for your Birthday.

Thanks to the Eat Cake Stamp and Die Set from The Maker’s Movement,

you can send everyone a special cake on their birthday.

Maker's Movement

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for The Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Eat Cake Birthday Card

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

Eat Cake Stamp and Die Set
Crafty Chica Nested Frame Die Set
M13361 Rainbow Sprinkles Paper Pad
M13170 Simply Spring Slimline Paper Pad
Crossover II Die-Cutting System*
Black Versafine Inkpad*
Xyron Create a Sticker Mini*
Xyron Tape Roller*
Stork Scissors*
Tombow ART Markers*
3D Foam Mounting Squares*

Eat Cake Birthday Card

Directions:

Stamp the cake image on white cardstock with black versafine ink. (no smudging)
Line up the metal cake die over the stamped image.
Lay a piece of washi tape over the die to keep it in place.
Die-cut the image using the Crossover II Die-Cutting System*.

Eat Cake Birthday Card

Stamp portions of the cake on patterned paper from the Rainbow Sprinkles Paper Pad.
For extra dimension, place the stamped paper onto white cardstock.
Cut the “icing layer” using a fine-detailed scissor and adhere the layer on top of the cut-out cake layer.
My secret ingredient for this “fussy cut” 3-tiered cake is my Xyron Create a Sticker Mini*. It makes applying the layers extremely easy. Just place the paper into the machine and crank the handle, as it runs through the sticker-maker it adds a layer of adhesive onto the back of the paper.

Eat Cake Birthday Card

Cut a frame using the Crafty Chica Nested Frame Die Set and white cardstock.
Use paper from the Simply Spring Slimline Paper Pad to create a layer for the inside of the frame.

Eat Cake Birthday Card

Here’s a closeup of the cake all layered up. Each layer is slightly thicker than the first.
Color the top of the candle using Tombow ART Markers*.
Add 3D Foam Mounting Squares* to the back of the cake and place it onto the bottom of the frame.

Eat Cake Birthday Card

Cut a small “Happy Birthday” banner from the Rainbow Sprinkles Paper Pad and add to the top of the card.
A fun birthday card for any age.

Ice Cream Truck Birthday Card

May 17, 2021February 27, 2024Leave a comment

Ice Cream Truck Birthday Card

Ice Cream Truck Birthday Card

“Sending you Sweet Birthday Wishes” using the Food Truck Stamp and Die Sets from

The Maker’s Movement. This versatile set can be an Ice Cream Truck, Taco Truck,

and even a Donut Truck.

Food Truck Stamp Set from The Maker's Movement

Stamp the “panda stamp” on white watercolor paper using a black permanent ink pad.

Materials Used: (*affiliate link)

M12340 Food Truck Stamp Set
M12333 Food Truck Die Set
MOD297 Borders 1 Die Set
Mini Maker Die Cutting Machine
Carta Bella-Oh Happy Day Collection-Flower Jars (yellow polka dot)*
Carta Bella-Oh Happy Day Collection-Basket of Flowers (daisies)*
Canson Watercolor Paper*
Versa Fine Black Inkpad*
Stamping Blocks*
Tombow Markers*
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares*
Cardstock: White, Dark Teal, Dark Gray, Tan, Silver
Xyron Tape Runner*

Food Truck Stamp Set from The Maker's Movement

I used a variety of light and dark Tombow Dual Brush Art Markers to color in my image. Because I use watercolor paper and stamped the image with permanent black ink I can easily blend the markers without the outline ink bleeding.

Mini Maker Die Cutting Machine

Die Cut the pieces of the “Food Truck” using the Mini Maker Die Cutting Machine

and decorative scrapbook paper. The Mini Maker is great for die-cutting small pieces

and takes up less space on your table than those bigger machines.

Ice Cream Truck Birthday Card

The Food Truck Die Set comes with so many little details that make putting this card together

a lot of fun. The “window die” cuts out a flap on the food truck that lifts to reveal the panda

ready to take your order.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for the Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Balloons and Confetti Birthday Girl Card

February 21, 2021February 27, 2024Leave a comment

A fun birthday card for a sweet girl who just turned 10.

Because 10-year-old girls need a little sparkly glitter, the balloons were made using Ultra Metallic

Glitter Vinyl from StyleTechCraft.

The card uses the Confetti and Balloons Die Set from the Maker’s Movement.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for the Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product
and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Card Details…

I like a little dimension when I create cards, so I added the glitter vinyl onto cardstock before die-cutting it. I added foam mounting squares under the balloons to pop them up.
It’s hard to tell by my picture but the heart balloons are hot pink not red. The strings on the balloons were cut using silver ultra-metallic glitter vinyl.
I used the tiny heart die-cuts to make heart confetti. It adds a little extra fun.

Materials Used: (*affiliate link)

M12258 Confetti and Balloons Die Set
Simple Stories – Magical Birthday Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper – 3 x 4 Elements
Simple Stories – Magical Birthday Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper – HB2U
MMT213 Mini Maker Die Cutting Machine
StyleTechCraft Ultra Metallic Adhesive Vinyl
Magical Birthday 12″ x 12″ Collection Kit by Simple Stories*

*Disclosure: This blog uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Gumball Machine Birthday Card

February 8, 2021February 27, 2024Leave a comment

What kid doesn’t love Gumballs?

Create an adorable Gumball Machine Birthday Card using the New Gumball Stamp

and Die set from The Maker’s Movement.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for the Maker’s Movement. I have been provided product
and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Materials Used to Create the Gumball Machine Birthday Card: (*affiliate link)

M12159 Gumball Machine Stamp and Die Set
Simple Stories – Magical Birthday Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper – 3 x 4 Elements
Simple Stories – Magical Birthday Collection – 12 x 12 Double Sided Paper – HB2U
MMT213 Mini Maker Die Cutting Machine
Xyron Create-A-Sticker*
Magical Birthday 12″ x 12″ Collection Kit by Simple Stories*

The Gumball Machine Stamp & Die Set features all the pieces you need to create an adorable

gumball machine. The two coordinated globe glass container shapes let you make perfect

shapes for shaker cards. You can add sequins, shaker sprinkles, and other embellishments to

add more fun to your craft project. This set is great for making birthday cards, greeting cards,

and gift tags.

TIP…When I am die-cutting small pieces, I like to run the paper through the Xyron Create-A-Sticker Machine* to add adhesive to the back before cutting them out. It makes all the little pieces stickers and makes assembling the card a breeze.
I used the Mini Maker Die-Cutting Machine to die-cut out the pieces. While you won’t use it for all your die-cutting needs, I love the compact size on my workspace.

I’ve been struggling lately with lighting, and the winter grays don’t help.

I used the newly fallen snow as my white background.

If you look closely, you may notice the snow crystals underneath the wood slice.

I can’t wait until Spring!

Cheery Little Birthday Card

July 12, 2018July 11, 2018Leave a comment

A Cherry Little Birthday Card

Who doesn’t love receiving a Cheery Little Birthday Card?

I know I do.

This week the Xyron Design Team is all about Lawn Fawn…

and I had a blast. I loved using their dies to make this fun card.

Here’s what I used: (*affiliate link)

*Disclosure: This blog uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

When working with small dies, I like to run the paper through my Xyron 3″ Sticker Maker*.
Rub and peel the top cover off the paper.

Run the paper and die through your die cutter for the perfect little sticker.
Just the perfect amount of adhesive and so easy to use.

Look how cute this terra cotta pot turned out.
Ink the edges of the paper pieces with Vintage Photo Ink* for a realistic looking pot.

The card was so easy to put together using the Xyron Sticker Maker* for all my little pieces.

A really fun card to make.

A special thank you to Lawn Fawn for sending the dies and paper used on this project.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

How to Create a Birthday Card for the Football Fanatic in your Life…

September 2, 2016October 30, 2020Leave a comment

Everyone has that one family member that really LOVES football. (maybe it’s you?)

Here’s a card I created for Craft Ideas magazine’s Fall Issue. (page 69)

A fun football themed birthday card for young and old.

How to make a Football Birthday Card…

Made with papers and stickers from Paper House Productions sports collections.

Supplies Used:

P-2058 MVP Tags 12” Double Sided Scrapbook Paper (Paper House Productions)
P-2060 All Star 12” Double Sided Scrapbook Paper (Paper House Productions)
P-2056 Footballs 12” Double Sided Scrapbook Paper (Paper House Productions)
STCX-1010 Football 12” Cardstock Stickers
Brown Cardstock
Black Cardstock
3D Foam Mounting Squares
Double Sided Tape Runner

Paper Cutter
Scissors

Directions:

Make a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ top-fold card from brown cardstock.
Cut a 4” strip of the green football sidelines border sticker and adhere to the bottom of the MVP tag. Cut 3 ¾” x 5” panel from “All Star” scrapbook paper and adhere MVP tag off-centered as shown. Adhere All Star panel onto 4″ x 5 1/4″ black cardstock panel. Adhere all layers onto card front.
Embellish card with letters and football stickers as shown. For added dimension, adhere “Go Team Go” sticker with 3D foam mounting squares.

On the inside of the card:

Cut a 3 ¾” x 5” piece of “Footballs” scrapbook paper. Layer it onto a 4” x 5 ¼” piece of black cardstock and adhere it in the inside of the card. Embellish with stickers.