Bright Star Stampers : Beautiful Ordinary Life Happy Birthday Card

Hello, My Stampin' Friends!

How are you?

I am so excited that I finally got started on reorganizing my craft room! But tell me, why is it that you have to make such a mess to clean up? Does that happen at your house, too?

Right now, I have boxes everywhere, and I'm having to work my way around them. But it will all be worth it when I finally get that big computer cabinet out of the room. Just think of all the extra space I'll have for crafting supplies! Well, maybe I shouldn't think about that too much. Ha!

A Happy Birthday Card with a Little Personality!

Today's card is just plain HAPPY! I love the soft, cheerful colors in the Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper. Those lighter colors just make me smile.

One of the things I really like about this paper is how different the two sides are. The "A" side is full of pretty colors, while the "B" side features black-and-white designs. That gives us so many possibilities!

And don't you love how that small mat of Basic Black makes the center panel pop? Such a simple little detail, but what a difference it makes!

A Little Shabby Chic!

Did you notice the torn-paper detail?

I think that little bit of shabby chic gives this card so much personality! And here's the fun part — both patterns came from the very same piece of Designer Series Paper!

I started with a 3" square, tore off one corner, flipped that little piece over to show the black-and-white polka dots, and layered it back onto the colorful side.

Isn't that a fun way to use both sides of your paper? And no waste, either!

Another Clever Little Trick!

Take a closer look at the Pool Party scalloped detail tucked behind the birthday greeting.

Would you believe that's just one scalloped circle cut in half?

I have to give credit to a fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrator for sharing that clever idea. By placing the two halves behind the label, you get a pretty little accent without needing another die.

I love finding ways to make our supplies go a little farther, don't you?

To finish it off and give it a little bit of sparkle, I flicked Wink of Stella on the label before I adhered it to the card front. How fun is that?

And we can't forget the inside! A handmade card deserves a little something special when you open it, don't you think?

Let's Talk Measurements!

This is a fun card to make, and you don't need lots of complicated layers. Here are the measurements so you can make one, too!

Cardstock and Cutting Measurements

Flirty Flamingo: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4" and folded for the card base
Basic Black: 5 1/8" x 3 7/8"
Basic White: 5" x 3 3/4" for the front and 5 1/4" x 4" for the inside
Beautiful Ordinary Life DSP: One 3" square and one strip measuring 3 3/4" x 1 1/2"
Pool Party: Scrap for the scalloped circle
Basic White: Scrap for the die-cut greeting label

Watch the Card Come Together!

If you'd like to see how I put everything together, be sure to watch my Coffee, Chat and Cards video. I'll show you how to create that torn-paper detail and use the scalloped circle trick.

Sometimes it's those little touches that make a handmade card extra special!

Ready to Make Your Own?

I've included my complete supply list below so you can see everything I used to make this card.

If you need any supplies, I'd love for you to shop with me at my online store.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today. Now I'd better get back to those boxes before I lose my craft room completely!

Happy Stampin'!