Easy Birthday Cards with Hearts (Made in Bulk!) Yippee for Yana
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Let’s be honest for a second… do you ever feel like birthday cards magically disappear the moment you need one? Same. That’s exactly why today’s Yippee for Yana project is all about mass-producing bright, happy birthday cards that are fun to make and easy to customize. Win-win!
In today’s video, I’m sharing a colorful card-making session featuring a mix of oldie-but-goodie Simon Says Stamp favorites, cheerful ink blending, and a few adorable critters that instantly bring personality to each card. This is one of those projects that feels playful, relaxing, and incredibly productive all at once.
Stretch Your Stamps with a Rainbow of Hearts
The star of today’s cards is the Tons of Hearts stamp set – a beloved classic that’s back and better than ever. This set includes a variety of heart sizes, both solid and outline designs, making it perfect for creating eye-catching backgrounds. I stamped directly onto panels cut to 3.75″ x 5″, which helps keep the design contained and makes assembly a breeze later.
For ink, I reached for a cheerful rainbow-inspired palette using Simon Says Stamp Positively Saturated Inks in:
Don’t have these exact colors? No worries at all – just grab similar shades from your stash. The goal here is happy color flow, not perfection.
Each panel features nine hearts total, mixing six colors and repeating a few for visual balance. Slight imperfections are totally welcome here – they add charm and keep the cards from feeling overly rigid.
Birthday Sentiments That Pop
Once the backgrounds were complete, I added sentiments using the Birthday Palooza stamp set by CZ. The combination of a simple stamped “Birthday to you” with a bold, white heat-embossed “Happy” on black cardstock creates instant contrast and polish.
White embossing powder on black cardstock is one of those classic looks that never gets old – especially against a colorful background. After embossing, I trimmed the sentiments using the coordinating dies and foam-mounted them for extra dimension.
Pro tip: using black foam adhesive behind black cardstock keeps everything looking clean from the side. It’s a small detail that makes a big difference.
Add a Little Story with Critters
To give these cards personality, I brought in a few characters from the Journal Jamboree stamp set. I chose three critters that felt especially perfect for birthdays:
- One holding an envelope (clearly delivering birthday wishes!)
- One holding a heart
- One wearing a party hat
These tiny details turn a simple background into a mini story – and the best part is how versatile this stamp set is. With critters for all kinds of occasions, you can easily adapt this layout for celebrations beyond birthdays.
Easy Assembly, Big Impact
The finished panels were foam-mounted onto colorful card bases in shades like Fog, Lemon Chiffon, Mint, and Cotton Candy – soft, happy colors that complement the heart backgrounds beautifully.
By repeating the same design and switching up card base colors, you can quickly build a coordinated set of birthday cards without things feeling repetitive. Perfect for your card stash… or a thoughtful handmade gift.
Why You’ll Love This Card Design
- Great for mass production
- Uses classic stamp sets in fresh ways
- Easy to customize with colors and critters
- Bright, cheerful, and perfect for all ages
If your birthday card stash needs a boost (and let’s face it – it probably does ), I hope this project inspires you to pull out your favorite stamps and get creating.
Thanks so much for crafting along with me, and as always… Yippee for Yana! Happy stamping!
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