Simple Stories Cardmaking with Shari
Hi everyone! It’s Shari here with a birthday card idea for you using some Simple Stories products along with new items from the Simon Says Stamp Spring release.
I love pairing things together and Simple Stories has made it easy with their collections that can be mixed and matched. For my card I created a window by using the Simon Says Stamp Balloon die… then layered it with acetate and fun elements on top.
By adding a window of acetate behind the die cut balloon, I was able to suspend the die cut Happy Birthday.
Tip: Coat your twine with Matte Medium or Glossy Accents then wrap the ends around a paint brush or straw for a bit of curl.
I’ve shot a video of how I put this card together, hope you enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by today, have a fantastic week!
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This is a GREAT card!!! Love how you used the acetate to give the die cut/embellishments some dimension!!
Great card! Love that the happy birthday seems to ‘float’ this way :)
Awesome card!! Love how you used the button!!
I really enjoyed your tutorial Shari. I particularly loved how you offset the balloon. Theresa x
Adorable birthday card!! I think I need those dies!!
What a fun way to use a die! Love that you used the negative space of the balloon with the scripty dies over it!
Love the baker’s twine bow!
Such a fun card….I love these balloon dies. Thanks for the tutorial tip on the twine for the balloon strings.
Your card is darling! Love all the little touches…just perfect!
What great tips on the twine and the acetate. Love the card. I can’t wait for my balloon die to arrive so I can play.
Love it!! Thanks Shari!!
Love your Card!
What a wonderful card :D
Very pretty. I have some word dies. Need to get them out and use them. I’ve been looking for something to make a black/white card pop – maybe a word cut is the way to go. thanks for the suggestion.
What a cute card, I love the curly twine ends! Gonna try this for sure :)
Love the acetate balloon! Beautiful card!
Love the look of the acetate on your card, Shari! It’s a wonderful card & you made it look so easy! Love your work.
this is beautiful, Shari. I love how you used the acetate window.
Love love love this card! Everything is perfection, I can’t wait to get my hands on the new products.
Love how the die is adhered to the acetate, it looks as if it’s floating, genius design from Shari. Gorgeous card!!!
Such a cute birthday card! Thanks for the tutorial.
What a fun card! So festive!
Super fun birthday card! I especially love the twine bow with curly ends!
Wow, I am so excited to be one of the winners!! I love Simon Says Stamp! Thank you so much.
This card is fabulous! Thanks for the tutorial. Love the floating sentiment.
Cute card!! Love those balloon dies
Darling card. Such fun to watch you create. Thanks!!
Really great card, Shari! Love it. Thanks!
I am really liking those new balloon dies from Simon Says. Thanks for another great tutorial Shari!
Awesome card, Shari! I love the “floating” effect of the die cut words by using acetate. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the great video.
I need two birthday cards for my great nieces(twins) and I need to make them today so I came here hoping for some inspiration. And here is a great birthday card by Shari. I picked up some great tips and though I don’t have the balloon die set, I found the great inspiration, that I was hoping for. Thanks Shari!
Too cute!!! great inspiration!!!!
A gorgeous card! I really love the clean look, but those few embellishments take the card to the next level.
I’ve bought several embellishment packs here and there, but I often find myself at a loss on how and where to use them. Seeing cards like this one is very inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing, and for posting a video of your process.
Beautiful card! I love the acetate trick to float the die cut words!
Great card as usual! I love the idea of the twine, must try! I would be so proud to get this card for my birthday!
This is adorable – I love the tip about using the matte medium to create the cute curlies on the ribbon!
Such a pretty card, Shari! I love how you are able to layer and tie everything together so well. Thanks for sharing!
pretty and well made card, and I love and look forward to your videos.
This is a great card! Great use of these products.
This looks like a fun birthday card. like the idea of acetate under the cut out.
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Love the look of acetate and thanks for showing how to do it. Great card and fun paper.
The balloon dies are a must have – so many possibilities with them! Thanks for the video, Shari!
Another FABULOUS card by Shari!!! ♥ Love the look the acetate gives!
Really fun card!! Love the die cut greeting over the acetate. Reminds me of a neon tube sign…only in white. Wonder what that would look like in neon red???? Fantastic!!
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This card is beautiful! Great use of the products.
I just love those balloon dies. On my must have list. Love it used as a negative.
Such a great card!!
Thanks for the tip about using Matte Medium to stiffen the twine so it holds a shape. Great card using the balloon die for a see thru window.
Really cute!
Great card, Shari! Love the balloon off the edge and the acetate. The collection looks like a fun one.