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Birthday Cheers with Bear Hugs

Hello! Today, I am sharing a birthday card created with the charming Impression Obsession Cocoa Bear die set, which I was inspired to create after curating a roundup of birthday cards. Previously, I shared a winter-themed friendship card created with the Cocoa Bear die set HERE.

- Attach patterned paper from the Echo Park A Birthday Wish Boy Collection pad on to an A2-size card base.
- Cut Cocoa Bear from a variety of cardstock colors and textures (I cut the scarf from paper in the A Birthday Wish Boy Collection pad). Assemble. Cut a present for the bear to hold with a die in the Elizabeth Craft Designs Gnomes die set.
- Stamp the Bear Sayings sentiment on to a die-cut Polaroid frame. (I used one from Paper Smooches, which is now retired.) Back the frame with patterned paper.
- Add the frame to the card base. Add assembled bear to the front of the frame.
- Embellish with balloons cut with Penny Black dies – Uplifting and Balloons (strings).

A Showcase of Birthday Greetings

Hello! Following Christmas cards, birthday cards are the type I send most frequently. In this post, I’m excited to share a collection of birthday cards that I’ve crafted over the years.

Throughout this post, I’ll be using cards from my blog archive as examples. Click on the card image to be taken to the original post. Even if the specific products used on the cards may no longer be available, the focus is on how the theme is represented on the card.

A birthday card adorned with colorful balloons and a straightforward “Happy Birthday” sentiment holds visual appeal with its clean and simple design. The graphic elements create a sense of celebration without unnecessary complexity.

A decorated cake with candles is universally associated with birthdays, making it visually engaging for a broad audience. The colorful and decorative elements add a festive touch, enhancing the card’s appeal.

A card featuring cats in cupcakes combines whimsy and charm. This playful and cute depiction adds a unique and lighthearted touch to a birthday card that is particularly appealing to cat lovers.

Another card appealing to cat lovers, cats wearing party hats in a cozy setting creates a sense of warmth and celebration. The addition of balloons outside a window adds a touch of festivity.

A mix of adorable animals adds a playful quality to a birthday card, while party hats, presents, and balloons create a celebratory atmosphere.

Perfect for sending birthday joy to a dog enthusiast or someone who appreciates canine charm, a card showing dogs of various breeds at the park is heartwarming and festive.

A birthday card with a die-cut sentiment of “Happy Birthday Wishes” on a banner background, set against floral-patterned paper and adorned with die-cut floral clusters, is fittingly feminine.

Both visually appealing and elegant, a birthday card featuring watercolored florals is not just a card but a miniature work of art that captures the eye.

Whether you’re captivated by colorful balloons, charmed by watercolored florals, or amused by cats and dogs ready to celebrate, the diverse birthday cards showcased above offer a range of styles and sentiments. I hope these cards spark your imagination, encouraging you to infuse your personal touch into birthday greetings.

Spellbinders Dancin’ Birthday Monster

Hello! Today, I am sharing another birthday card created with the Spellbinders Dancin’ Birthday Monster die set and Monster Birthday Sentiments stamp set, part of the Monster Birthday Collection. You can see the other card I created with these same products HERE.

- Attach patterned paper from the A Birthday Wish Girl Collection pad to an A2-size card base.
- Cut Chamomile cardstock with a die in the Essential Stylish Ovals set. Dry-emboss with the Floating Balloons folder. Add to the card base.
- Stamp Monster Birthday Sentiments sentiment in black ink on to coordinating Echo Park solid paper. Cut with the smallest balloon die in the Color Block Balloons set. Cut string from Snowdrift cardstock. Assemble and set aside.
- With the Dancin’ Birthday Monster set, cut monster from Snowdrift cardstock, Onyx cardstock, and Echo Park solid paper. Assemble.
- Add monster and balloon to card base, using foam adhesive as needed.
- Let the fun begin!

Spellbinders Monstrously Fun Birthday

Hello! Today, I am delighted to share a whimsical birthday card brought to life with the Spellbinders Dancin’ Birthday Monster die set and Monster Birthday Sentiments stamp set, part of the Monster Birthday Collection, paired with other previously released Spellbinders supplies. Let’s take a look!

- - With the Tiny Dots embossing folder, deboss an A2-size Snowdrift cardstock panel. Add to card base.
  - With the largest die in the Stylish Ovals set, cut a piece of patterned paper from the Echo Park Birthday Wish Boy Collection pad. Add to card base.
  - Stamp Monster Birthday Sentiments sentiment in black ink on to coordinating Echo Park solid paper. Cut with the smallest balloon die in the Color Block Balloons set. Cut string from Snowdrift cardstock. Assemble and set aside.
  - Cut monsters from Snowdrift cardstock, Onyx cardstock, and Echo Park solid paper. Assemble.
  - Add monsters and balloon to card base, using foam adhesive as needed.
  - Embellish with stars cut from Echo Park solid paper with dies in the Merry Mug Creations die set.

Sunny Studio Stamps | Playful Cats in Cupcakes

Hello! Step into a world of whimsy with a birthday card featuring the Sunny Studio Stamps Birthday Cat stamp set. This card captures the playful essence of cats nestled within scrumptious cupcakes, brought to life with watercolors.

- To begin, stamp Birthday Cat images with Versafine on Arches Cold Press watercolor paper; heat set. Color images with watercoloring mediums of choice. (Check out my “Resources for Watercoloring Stamped Images” HERE.) Once dry, cut with coordinating dies.
- Create A2 card base and cover with gingham patterned paper.
- Next, apply white pigment ink on to light teal cardstock with a stencil in the Cloud Background set. Once dry, cut with 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 stitched rectangle die.
- Stamp Birthday Cat sentiment on to gray cardstock. Cut with the same stitched rectangle die, leaving room below the sentiment for die-cut letters. Trim top to create a horizon line and add to the cloud background panel. Add assembly to card base.
- Cut “MEOW” from white glitter foam (non-glitter side up) with the Art Impressions Journal Letter die set. Add below “the party starts.”
- With the Lawn Fawn Party Balloons set, cut balloons and strings. Assemble and add to card.
- Add watercolored cats to card, propping up the cat in center with foam adhesive.

I previously shared cards with the Birthday Cat stamp set HERE and HERE.