Arched Birthday

 

Hi crafty friends!

Today I’m excited to share a bright and cheerful birthday card I created as part of a Birthday-themed Instagram Hop. I love participating in hops because they’re such a fun way to connect with other creatives and share inspiration—and this card was a joy to make!

Creating the Background

I started with a stencil from Hero Arts’ Stencil of the Month Club, which has been one of my favorite crafty subscriptions lately. To bring the background to life, I did some s using four Stampin’ Up! colors on Cloud Cover cardstock:

Calypso Coral

Peach Pie

Lost Lagoon

Cloud Cover

This combo creates such a warm, soft gradient with a hint of contrast that really makes the florals pop. Once the ink was blended and dry, I used Stampin’ Up’s Arched Dies to cut out that lovely window shape. I think it gives the card a clean, finished look with just a bit of elegance.

Adding the Sentiment

For the sentiment, I turned to one of my new die sets—Kristina Werner’s Birthday Script dies. I love the contrast between the bold uppercase “HAPPY” and the elegant, flowing “birthday.” I layered the die cuts for extra dimension and adhered them across the bottom of the arch for a simple but striking focal point.  For just the right finishing touch, I added a handful of Stampin' Up!'s Antique Pearls.

Join the Hop!

This card is part of a Birthday-Themed Instagram Hop, and there’s so much amazing inspiration being shared by fellow crafters. Be sure to check out the full hop by visiting my Instagram page:
 www.instagram.com/stampwithlisak

Whether you’re looking for birthday card ideas or just love seeing how different styles come together, you’ll find plenty to spark your creativity!

Thanks for stopping by—Happy Stamping!

Lisa

Stampin' Up! Supplies used:

Other Supplies Used:

• May 2025 Layering Stencils of the Month (Hero Arts)
• Birthday Script Dies (Kritina Werner / Concord & 9th)