Hot Air Balloon Birthday

 

CAS905 - Balloons

For my card, I started with a clean white card base and added a kraft embossed panel from the stack of papers I am working on using up this year. The texture of the kraft layer gives the background a warm, rustic feel that works beautifully with the rest of the design.

Next, I die cut the balloon pieces and brought them to life with a mix of sponging and Copics to add depth and soft shading. The finished balloon is popped up on dimensionals for lift, and I tucked a small cloud underneath to create a simple, airy scene.

To finish the card, I added a straightforward birthday greeting at the bottom, also popped up on dimensionals, giving the design a clean and balanced final touch.

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Hot Air Balloon Birthday

Cold Noses

 

CAS904 - Anything that walks

For my card, I reached for this adorable Technique Junkies image and stamped it onto white cardstock. I colored the sweet scene with Copics, letting the bright tones bring the characters to life. After trimming the panel, I layered it onto a black card base, which gives the artwork a crisp frame and makes the colors pop even more.

To finish the design, I added a few red hearts for a simple but charming touch that ties the whole card together.

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Cold Noses

Wild Birthday

 

CAS903 - Wild Animals

USEIT2026 - Giraffe

For my card, I began with a panel of white cardstock and masked off a small section to create a clean space for ink blending. Using Distress Oxide inks, I sponged a soft setting sun, letting the colors blend gently into one another for a warm glow. The masked edges give the scene a crisp, intentional look that helps the focal point stand out later.

Once the inked panel was finished, I trimmed it down and layered it on black cardstock to add contrast and definition. That framed panel was then mounted on a white card base, keeping the overall design clean while allowing the sunset colors to stay vibrant.

From my tote of items I am working to use up, I pulled out this giraffe image and added him over the setting sun. Popping him up on dimensionals gives the scene depth and makes him feel like he is stepping forward from the horizon. To finish the card, I added a simple birthday sentiment tucked just beneath the giraffe, keeping the design balanced and letting the warm sunset remain the star of the background.

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Wild Birthday

Mr and Mrs

 

CAS902 - Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend

For this card, I began with a bold black card base to set a dramatic backdrop for the design. The deep color creates an elegant contrast and instantly gives the card a formal, sophisticated feel. From there, I die cut this gorgeous Spellbinders wedding dress, which has such beautiful detail in the bodice and skirt. Once all the pieces were assembled, the dress had a lovely dimensional look that really stands out against the dark background.

I adhered the dress to the card front using dimensionals so the silhouette would lift away from the base and cast soft shadows, adding even more depth. To complement the elegance of the dress, I stamped the sentiment from DRS Designs and heat embossed it in gold. The metallic shine brings in a classic wedding touch and adds just the right amount of luxury without overpowering the focal point.

To finish the card, I added several green gems. Their sparkle gives a subtle diamond effect, echoing the feel of wedding jewelry and tying the whole design together with a refined, celebratory touch.

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Mr and Mrs

Forget the Cake

 

CAS900 - National Wine Day

For this card, I started with a black card base and added a gold heat embossed birthday sentiment along the bottom. I then pulled out a favorite Stampin Up birthday stamp and colored the image with Copics.

To finish the card, I popped the image up on dimensionals and added a few gold sequins to keep the design clean and simple.

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Forget the Cake

Birthday Tulips

 

CAS899 - Monochromatic

For my card, I chose white for my monochromatic color. I used a white card base, die cut these Spellbinders tulips from white, and layered the pieces.

To finish the card, I added the birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals and placed several gems for sparkle and interest.

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Birthday Tulips

Garden Birthday

 

CAS898 - Anything that Grows

For this card, I pulled out this really sweet Penny Black image and colored the scene with Copics. I shifted the image slightly off the card front to give the layout more breathing room and keep the design clean and simple.

The card is finished with a birthday sentiment, a few yellow gems, and a yellow cardstock frame that adds a soft pop of color.

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Garden Birthday

Praying for You

 

CAS897 - Favorite Flower

For my card, I reached for one of my favorite flower stamps a retired Stampin' Up image that has always been special to me. My son and his bride chose this flower for their wedding, so I colored the image in the same shades used in their bouquets.

After the coloring was finished, I added the sentiment, trimmed the panel, and popped it up on dimensionals. The focal piece is layered over an embossed kraft panel from a paper pad I am working to use up this year, and the finished design is mounted on a white card base.

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Praying for You

Sunflower Thanks

 

CAS896 - Use a Die Cut

For my card, I used this fun Simon Says Stamp die cut, cutting it from white cardstock and layering it over a light blue panel trimmed to fit behind the design.

The sunflower is placed on a white card base with an Inkadinkado thank you sentiment stamped beneath it, and I finished the card with a few scattered clear sequins for a simple, bright touch.

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Sunflower Thanks

Challenges:
A Place to Start - ATG
Beautiful Blooms - ATG (floral)
Creative Inspiration - Easter / Spring
Farm Quest - ATG (Country)
The Paper Funday - Dies or Punches
Tic Tac Toe - (CAS, Die Cut, Floral)

Merry & Bright

 

CAS895 - Case Yourself - INSPIRATION

For today's card, I reached for this charming Deep Red snowman and stamped him on Kraft cardstock, then brought him to life with colored pencils, changing up the colors I used the first time.

To finish the design, I added a Unity sentiment beneath the image, trimmed the panel for a clean fit, and mounted it on a crisp white card base for a simple, cozy winter look.

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Merry & Bright

Hello Friend

 

CAS894 - Keep in Touch

For my card, I pulled out this really cute Penny Black image, stamped it on white cardstock, and colored it with Copics. I added soft red sponging around the edges to frame the image, then popped the panel up on a white card base for a clean, bright finish.

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Hello Friend

We Make a Sweet Pair

 

CAS893 - Birds of a Feather

For my card, I reached for an adorable owl stamp from Pink and Main. I stamped the image on white cardstock, colored it with Copics, and popped it up on dimensionals to give it a little lift. The finished panel is set on a green card base, which adds a fresh, cheerful contrast to the soft coloring.

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We Make a Sweet Pair

Congrats Pup

 

CAS892 - Create using Colored Pencil

For today’s card, I pulled out this great retired Impression Obsession image and stamped it on kraft cardstock. I colored the image with pencils and fussy cut the paws for added dimension.

The paws are popped up on dimensionals over a green and white checkered designer paper, giving the layout a playful lift. The card is finished with a Congratulations sentiment to complete the design.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Congrats Pup

CAS Thanks

CAS891 - Use a rarely used stamp or one you have never used from your stash.

For today’s card, I reached for this retired Stampin Up set and chose three of the images to heat emboss in white on black cardstock. After embossing, I trimmed each panel and popped them up on dimensionals for a clean, graphic look.

To finish the design, I heat embossed the Thanks sentiment in white and layered it on white and then black cardstock before mounting everything on the card base.

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CAS Thanks

Birthday Daisies

 

IC1059 - Quarter Moon Bazaar - INSPIRATION

USEIT2026 - Daisies

For this card, I was inspired by the gorgeous embroidered daisies on the pillow and remembered I had these daisies tucked in my tote of items to use up.

I die cut nine white squares and arranged them across the top of a white card base, then hot‑glued nine daisies centered on each square for a clean, quilt‑like look.

To finish the card, I added this beautiful Happy Birthday sentiment from Stampin Up in crisp black for a simple, striking focal point.

Birthday Daisies

Love Heart

 

CAS890 - Timber

USEIT2026 - Heart

For today’s card, I started with a white card base and a white die‑cut panel, popping the panel up on dimensionals for subtle depth.

I have a collection of wood hearts in my tote to use up, and I chose this one for the focal point. I flanked the heart with a few red pearls and finished the design with a sentiment banner tucked beneath the heart.

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Love Heart

Magnolia Bloom

 

CAS889 - Think Spring

For this card, I pulled out a beautiful die from Memory Box and cut all the pieces from white cardstock. I sponged the flower, leaves, and stem with Distress Oxide inks to bring the image to life.

Once the flower was complete, I added soft pink sponging to the card base, stamped the birthday sentiment, and finished the design with several pink sequins for a gentle touch of sparkle.

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Magnolia Bloom

Thinking of You Cat

 

CAS888 - Celebrate Cats

For this card, I sponged a setting‑sun background on the card base using pink, orange, and yellow inks, masking a circle at the bottom to preserve the glow.

Next, I stamped the Thinking of You sentiment and added a die‑cut black cat at the base of the scene, finishing it with a few white highlights for definition. The panel is layered on a black card base for a clean, bold frame.

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Thinking of You Cat

Challenges:

Mix It Up - Die Cuts
Morgan's Art World - ATG
Creative Crafter Challenge - ATG

Congratulations Pup

 

CAS887 - Large Sentiment Stamp

For my card, I pulled out one of my favorite dog die cuts and cut it from black cardstock. I used the Baker's Twine technique by layering the twine behind the negative space of the dog to create texture and contrast.

The card was finished with a large Congratulations sentiment from Stampin Up, white heat embossed beneath the focal image.

This will be another of my pet donation cards.

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Congratulations Pup

You Are Loved

 

CAS885 - Heart

USEIT2026 - Heart

For this card, I reached into my tote of items I want to use up. This is part of my annual challenge to work through those supplies, and I found a wood heart that I seem to have several of. It was perfect for this project.

For the white layer, I used a focal embossing folder and placed the wood heart in the center. A couple of tags were tucked under the heart, and I finished the panel with a few red pearls.

The entire piece is layered on a red card base for a clean, bold finish.

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You Are Loved

Challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG
Alphabet Challenge - Uplifting
Crafty Calendar - Love is in the Air
Creative Knockouts - Love/Valentines/Anniversaries
Cupcake Inspiration - Love