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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What a beautful card. Thank you for the tut Shari. I love the happy birthdy dies. Like the idea on how to stiffin the twine to make it look like this.
awesome card!
ADORE this card.
Less is more some how.
Great job as usual!!!
wonderful card…love how the window come off the side.
WOnderful and stylish card ! I loved the balloon shaped window a lot !
Great card! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. ;-)
Oh, I love this one! Thanks for the great video . I wouldn’t have thought to put a clear sheet behind my cutout! Love everything about this card.
That’s a great idea, to use the acetate!
Love the acetate window with the balloon die!
Love this card, Shari! Such a fab design with the acetate! ♥
This is such a great idea.
That card looks awesome! Great effect with the acetate.
So much fun! I love how you cut the balloon so that it was over the edge of the cardstock. The twine looks so playful all curly, too. Thanks so much for sharing!
Great tip to use matte medium to get the twine to stay this way!
How cool is this card!!! I always love Shari’s cards they are so fresh!!!
LOL, I love that button! Great card!
Another fabulous card, Shari, thanks for the inspiration :)
Shari, you are the BOMB! The card is adorable and the perfect birthday card for that someone special. Thanks for sharing.
Oh Shari this card is so pretty I just love the idea of the acetate so you could do the word treatment have a great day!
Gorgeous card Shari!
Wow, fab card! Love all the detail – especially the stiffened twine.
Brilliant as always Shari. Thanks for sharing!
Love your card. What a fun way to use the words and balloons die!! Thanks for the fun idea!!
Fantastic card I like the balloon shaped window.
Really love your card. The balloon dies are cool and I like how you used it on your card.
Another wonderful card. I love the balloon window, and the color combination>
Gorgeous card Shari! I’m really loving the balloon dies – so many possibilities.
Fantastic card, love the twirly twine bow! x
Lovely card. I really like the delicate Happy Birthday die cut.
I love what I call “peek-a-boo” cards. Everything goes together so nicely on your card, but I guess that’s what coordinated products are for. You used a lot of nice elements. I’m still loving those Happy Birthday dies (and any dies in Kristina’s beautiful handwriting), but fell in love with the balloon dies when I saw Jennifer’s use them, too, I hope she doesn’t think I’m two-timing her since I love your card, too. ;-)
Amazing! Thanks for sharing your technique ;)
Fabulous artwork Shari! Very creative and very inspirational!
Love this super cute card! The acetate window is the perfect addition!
Love this!
Fantastic card. I love the floating die cut sentiment.
Love this card! That balloon die is adorable!
Sweet card! Love the trick of cutting to the edge with the die Thanks for sharing.
Such a sweet card…thank you for the tutorial…you rock!
Love this card! The balloon is great.
LOVE this card!
The card is fabulous!
Love your card!
Love the balloon die and how you’ve used it Shari. You give the best tutorials.
Great inspiration card. Lov e everything about it.
Shari is the bomb! That’s all! :)
Lovely fun card, the
cut out with the
clear under it is
great!
Carla from Utah
Love the card! I need to get a happy birthday die soon!
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Super cute! Love this idea and card.
Fabulous! I love the use of acetate on this