Hello Lovelies! I think I really just need to get over my fear of coloring because I am definitely missing out on some cuteness! I would have also missed out on a whole lot of sweetness in Simon Says Stamp's Sweetest Birthday Card Kit.
I know I am focusing on coloring here, but I actually did a little bit of everything...stamping, die-cutting, embossing, inking... So buckle up and settle in for all the fun details of these sweet, simple cards!
Here's a closer look at ALL the kit goodies. Click image below to shop for the kit and the following link to see the full supply list.
Here's the full list of all the crafty goodies that the kit contains:
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Sweet Birthday 6x8 inch clear stamp set
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Single Cupcake die set
1 Simon Says Stamp Birthday Wishes die set
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Winslow Medallions embossing folder
12 double-sided sheets of 6x6 inch patterned paper from the Pinkfresh Studio Picture Perfect collection
3 Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Watercolor Pencils (colors will vary)
2 sheets of A2-sized Simon Says Stamp Holographic Lava cardstock
1 sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch Simon Says Stamp 100 lb Doll Pink cardstock
1 sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch Simon Says Stamp 100 lb Surf Blue cardstock
1 sheet of 8.5 x11 inch Neenah 110 lb Solar White cardstock
The items below (except the Sweet Treat Dies) are the ones that I used most from the kit so far; they are also available separately if you are interested in particular one! The Sweet Treat Dies are NOT included in the Kit.
Card Kit Jokes
Cats AND rainbows??? My head is going to explode!!!
IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY CARD - Stamping, Embossing, Coloring and Die-Cutting
Base Layer: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Embossed Layer: 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Featuring:
IN KIT:
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Sweet Birthday 6x8 inch clear stamp set
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Single Cupcake die set
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Winslow Medallions embossing folder
12 double-sided sheets of 6x6 inch patterned paper from the Pinkfresh Studio Picture Perfect collection
2 sheets of A2-sized Simon Says Stamp Holographic Lava cardstock
ADDITIONAL:
Simon Says Stamp Chunky Glitter
Copic Markers
Pink Stamping Ink
COLOR PALETTE:
Copic Markers
Cherry Sprinkles Cupcake - C00, C0, YR30, YR31, R22, R24, R27, Y11, Y13, E53,
Rainbow Cupcake - RV52, RV55, R22, YG21, YG23, B12, E53, E55
HIGHLIGHTS:
STAMPING AND COLORING
Stamp cupcake (and macaron) images onto white cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and the sentiment in pink ink on white cardstock
Color using Copic Markers
use the grey tones to add a little dimension to the white frosting on the Cherry Sprinkles Cupcake
It is not pictured below, but use YR30 and YR31 to color the cake for the rainbow-frosted cupcake
DIE-CUTTING
GLITTER SPRINKLES
Use Craft Glue to add "lines" of adhesive to the cherry-frosting die-cut
Cover the die-cut in glitter and let sit for 1 minute
Dump off the excess glitter and set aside to fully dry
EMBOSSING & ASSEMBLY
Trim the Silver Holographic cardstock to 3 3/4" x 4 1/2"", the blue/white cardstock to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and the strip to ~ 3/4" x 4 1/4"
Emboss the Silver Holographic cardstock using the Winslow Medallions embossing folder
Fussy cut the sentiment as shown
Adhere the frosting to the cupcakes with craft glue
Add adhesive foam dots to the cupcake die-cuts
Add foam tape to the back of the embossed panel and the striped strip
Adhere the embossed panel to the blue panel; adhere the strip and the add the die-cuts
Adhere the sentiment with craft glue
Attach the assembled panel to a card base
TO THE SWEETEST PERSON CARD - Stamping, Coloring and Die-Cutting
Base Layer: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Embossed Layer: 3 3/4" x 5"
Featuring:
IN KIT:
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Sweet Birthday 6x8 inch clear stamp set
12 double-sided sheets of 6x6 inch patterned paper from the Pinkfresh Studio Picture Perfect collection
ADDITIONAL:
Sweet Treat Dies
Copic Markers
Intense Black Ink
Rainbow Splash Droplets
COLOR PALETTE:
Copic Markers
Macarons - YG21, YG23, BG11, BG13, RV52, RV55
HIGHLIGHTS:
STAMPING & COLORING
Color a strip of cardstock with a RV55 marker and then stamp with the "To The Sweetest Person" sentiment
Stamp the Happy Birthday sentiment in Intense Black ink onto white cardstock and trim
If you have not already, stamp macaron images onto white cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Color using Copic Markers
DIE-CUTTING & ASSEMBLY
match the dies to the images and die-cut
trim the green/white patterned cardstock to ~3" x 5 1/2" and pop up with foam tape
trim the striped patterned cardstock to ~1 1/4" x 5 1/2"
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARCH CARD - Fussy-Cutting and Die-Cutting
Base Layer: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Featuring:
IN KIT:
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Single Cupcake die set
12 double-sided sheets of 6x6 inch patterned paper from the Pinkfresh Studio Picture Perfect collection
ADDITIONAL:
Vellum Cardstock
Nested Arches Dies
Orchid Pearls
HIGHLIGHTS:
Fuss-cut 3 lime green flowers, 2 pieces with leaves and 1 stand-alone bloom as shown above
For the die-cutting, the vellum is used for the sentiment outline and solid green cardstock for the sentiment layers which are die-cut twice and layered and adhered with craft glue
DIE-CUTTING
ASSEMBLY
BIRTHDAY WISHES CARD - Embossing and Die-Cutting
Embossed Layer: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Striped Layer: 3 1/4" x 4 1/2"
Featuring:
IN KIT:
1 Simon Says Stamp Birthday Wishes die set
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Winslow Medallions embossing folder
12 double-sided sheets of 6x6 inch patterned paper from the Pinkfresh Studio Picture Perfect collection
1 sheet of 8.5 x11 inch Neenah 110 lb Solar White cardstock
1 sheet of A2-sized Simon Says Stamp Holographic Lava cardstock
ADDITIONAL:
Rainbow Splash Droplets
BIRTHDAY WISHES CARD - Embossing and Stamping
Embossed Layer: 4" x 5 1/4"
Featuring:
IN KIT:
1 Simon Says Stamp Birthday Wishes die set
1 NEW and exclusive Simon Says Stamp Winslow Medallions embossing folder
12 double-sided sheets of 6x6 inch patterned paper from the Pinkfresh Studio Picture Perfect collection
1 sheet of 8.5 x11 inch Neenah 110 lb Solar White cardstock
1 sheet of 8.5 x 11 inch Simon Says Stamp 100 lb Surf Blue cardstock
1 sheet of A2-sized Simon Says Stamp Holographic Lava cardstock
ADDITIONAL:
Simon Says Stamp White Pigment Ink
Pink, Green, Yellow, Blue, Orange and Black Inks (I used Versafine Clair, but you can use any similar colors from your stash)
HIGHLIGHTS:
STAMPING
Stamp the sentiments in the selected ink colors and trim the sentiment strips
EMBOSSING
Emboss the Surf Blue Cardstock with the Winslow Medallions embossing folder
Gently brush the White ink pad over the raised embossing on the Surf Blue Cardstock, let dry for a few minutes and repeat to deepen the white color
ASSEMBLY
Adhere foam tape to blue embossed panel and adhere to card base
Pop up sentiments with foam tape and adhere to blue embossed panel
All done and ready for birthday festivities!
SUPPLIES:
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