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Bird Ballad Birthday Card

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20 Jan

Hello, Crafters.

I hope you’ve enjoyed your weekend. When I made Sunday’s video, I offered a different option for the crafters who don’t like fussy cutting, which was die-cutting circles of the birds from the Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper (DSP). I’d prepared three to demonstrate what the alternative would look like on the triple easel card. Once I had finished the video I was left with three die-cut circles and yesterday, I decided to see if I could create a card using one, two or three of them!

Initially, when I started planning the Triple Easel Card I wanted to use the Calypso Coral DSP that is decorated with birdcages, but I  couldn’t find a co-ordinating pattern that was also in Calypso Coral. You may remember the two designs of the DSP I’ve used for my video were from the Neutrals DSP Stack. I had pulled the packs out because I was hoping to find one of the designs in Calypso Coral to go with the birdcages but no such luck – I’d used it all on previous projects!!

I decided on a Whisper White Cardstock (CS) card base, with a layer of Calypso Coral CS, and a top layer of Whisper White. When I went to take a pre-cut top layer from my box I saw an embossed layer and decided to use that, together with half a panel of the birdcage DSP. I should have cut the embossed layer – it had been embossed with the Stone 3D Embossing Folder – in half but never mind, I didn’t think about it until it was too late!To make the top layer look complete I cut an half-inch strip of Calypso Coral CS and it adhered it down the join between the DSP and the CS. The three die-cut circles I’d prepared for the videos had been mounted on Whisper White CS scalloped circles. I decided the scallops would stand out more if they were Calypso Coral. It was easy to remove the white circle from the smaller circle, but a bit of a challenge with the bigger circle.

My patience removing the white circle was rewarded and it eventually came off. I adhered the new Calypso Coral Scalloped Circles and was pleased how much better they looked on the top layer of my card. My next problem was what sentiment should I use and where should I put it. After playing with different options, I chose the HAPPY BIRTHDAY sentiment from the Itty Bitty Greetings Stamp Set. I’ve used this set so much, it has been a great buy!

I punched out three sentiments using my Classic Label Punch, and after playing around with various options with positioning, I decided to use the centre Calypso Coral Strip as it’s a road sign and the three sentiments were pointing in the directions of a HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I cut a straight edge on the inside part of all the sentiments and adhered them in position. No wonder the three birds look confused! LOL!

I added a Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequin at the pointed end of each sentiment and then added a small Basic Pearl in the centre of each! Overall I’m pleased with my finished card although I think it would have been better if the circles had been smaller. I have one circle still to use, so I may try and cut it into a smaller circle, but I’ll leave it for a few days before I try it!

That’s about it from me today. I look forward to being back with you tomorrow and in the meantime, happy crafting.

JanB. xx
Cardstock Layer Sizes:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Card base 8¼” x 5¾” scored and folded at 4 1/8”                                                                                                                                                                                   First layer: 2 pieces 3 7/8” x 5½”                                                                                                                                                                                                                Top layer: 2 pieces 3¾” x 5 3/8”

Products used for this project: please click on any link to be taken to my 24/7 online Stampin’ Up! shop. January 2020 Hostess Code is NCFPAHXQ Thank you. xx

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock

Calypso Coral A4 Card Stock
[124392]
£8.25

Whisper White A4 Card Stock

Whisper White A4 Card Stock
[106549]
£9.00

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper

Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper
[149592]
£10.75

Power Of Hope Bundle

Power Of Hope Bundle
[152318]
£0.00

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set
[151331]
£33.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
[132708]
£5.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill
[133456]
£4.75

Paper Trimmer

Paper Trimmer
[152392]
£23.00

Classic Label Punch

Classic Label Punch
[141491]
£17.00

Layering Circles Dies

Layering Circles Dies
[141705]
£33.00

Bone Folder

Bone Folder
[102300]
£6.50

Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins

Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins
[148561]
£7.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

Pearl Basic Jewels
[144219]
£4.75

Take Your Pick

Take Your Pick
[144107]
£9.00

Paper Snips

Paper Snips
[103579]
£9.25

Grid Paper

Grid Paper
[130148]
£11.75

Silicone Craft Sheet

Silicone Craft Sheet
[127853]
£5.50

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
[154974]
£3.75

Stampin' Dimensionals

Stampin’ Dimensionals
[104430]
£3.75

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
[144108]
£3.75


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  1. Claire Gagne says

    January 20, 2020 at 2:11 pm

    Beautiful card Jan. So nice to see that you have added the sizes on the bottom of the description of the card. TY

    Reply
    • Jan says

      January 20, 2020 at 7:12 pm

      Many thanks, Claire. Now and again I get asked for the sizes, so I put the European and South Pacific sizes and – when I remember! – I’ll add sizes of panels etc. I’m also thinking about putting the North American Sizes, too. I’ll see how it goes! xx

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  2. Etta Parnell says

    January 20, 2020 at 5:23 pm

    Cute card, I like the way you half the front. The birds turned out cute in the circles.

    Reply
    • Jan says

      January 20, 2020 at 7:09 pm

      Many thanks, Etta. I love the bird Ballad Designer Series Paper. xx

      Reply

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