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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I’m always amazed at the number of creative cards I see here. I love what I’ve seen with the balloon dies!
Love the window card.
Love the balloon window, very cool. Great card! TFS!
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Super cute card! I love the window and embellishments.
What a fun card! The balloon dies look so useful too.
Loving your card for today!! Such a FzuN Idea with the acetate and the layers ontop!! Thanks for the video and have a Fabulous Week!! ;)
Love this card. I like the die cut on the paper edge. Will try it soon.
What a cute, fun card!
Always love Shari’s videos–wonderful card!
The “Snap” button, the twine, just really make this card!
Absolutely love the acetate idea! So awesome! Thanks!
Shari, you rock when it comes to creating cards. Thank you very much for today’s video and inpsiration.
Loved all the nice little touches on this card. Especially the bow. Can’t wait to give this a try.
I adore simple stories papers. I find I like to use them a lot for background and the bright colors are great for birthdays. I love this card!
Great card! I love your cutout balloon window!
Great window card! Love your use of the balloon die!
Love the clear window! TFS
Love Shari, her cards, and her tutorials!
Love the pop of color on this card.
I love Simon Says Stamps it meets all my crafting needs. As I am an international buyer, I am so happy to get products from them.
Shari all your cards are super innovative and very classy.
This card is terrific, easy to replicate and can be used for a variety of occasions.
Murtuza :)
oh what a wonderful idea !!! looka so pretty and colorful…. love it.
TFS Shari
CU hellerlittle
Wow, I so love this card! Thanks!!
Wow, cute balloon Window card :) Love the curly yellow twine !!:D
Love that happy bday die! And the balloon and ribbon are a great touch. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Really like this balloon die and the way you used it for this card! Love the stars you added, too—adds a lot! Fun card!
WOUW such a cute and beautiful card, and what a great idea with the acetate behind the ballon cut, it looks fantastic.
wow—what a great card!
What a clever way to use the balloon die, love this card.
Lovely card and so clever with the curled twine!
Another lovely, creative card!
Lovely card! Thank you for another great video!
Love the variety of things going on with this card.
Love neutrals colors very relaxing
Always love your cards Shari and this is no exception!!
Wow what a fantastic eye catching card. I have just fallen in love with Simon Says Stamp products and can’t wait for my first order to arrive in Australia so I can start playing!
yet again a lovely card, it would be also great for a male recipient :)
Oh what fun!! The more I see the balloon die set the more I want it. Thank you for sharing! The card is beautiful!
Th balloon window is a wonderful idea for a birthday card. Thanks!
What a fun card.
Super cute! Loving this card!
Shari! You never stop inspiring me! Just gorgeous =] Where do you get the acetate?
I have these supplies on the way! Love the shadow box die cut off the edge!
Great and easy card. But I’d have made the cut out Happy Birthday with green paper to stand out more. Edna
What an awesome card. love the window you created.
Wow! Love the balloon and the window. So many things that can be done with that technique.
Such a fun card love it.
I love the die going off the edge – simple yet very effective – I’m off to try it!
Shari, this is one stunning card with beautiful detail work! I really like the white on kraft stamping with the die cut over top! The arrow and “on snap” button are so cute, but that tip for curling twine just blew me away! I love it all!
Beautiful and fun card! I love Simple Stories products, and can’t wait to use the ones I purchased recently. Thanks for the video and the chance to win.