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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Love how you used the acetate – I have this and hardly ever use it – time to dust it off! Thank you for the inspiration!
Thanks for the tip on a new way to use this die. It’s a grand idea – love the card and the curly bow :)
Gorgeous card!
Great card!!…I love the window!!
Great card !!
Such a fun card Shari. Love the off set balloon with the twine, the arrow and that button… what a great design.
Squeal!! This card is so very fun. Thanks you Shari,
Another amazing card Shari!! Love it :)
I am truly loving these balloon dies! Great card Shari!
Love it!
Love those balloon dies and how you used the acetate to float the die cut words!
I love how the acetate makes the die cut look like it’s floating with the balloon! Great trick for the twine bow. Love that curl!
Beautiful card!
Love the tip on coating the twine! Cute!
I like the combination of elements -die cuts, acetates, twine. Love it.
very pretty card. thanks for sharing
What an awesome card & idea!!!!! I’m off to make some myself!
Great card! Thanks for the terrific ideas!
You all have totally sold me on these balloons! They are so much fun!
awesome card! thanks for the twine tip!
I really like this card. Those balloon dies look really useful; might have to get them! :-)
Love your cards! And this one is no exception!
Super cute card today!!
I love this card! Love the way the sentiment hovers over the card – the acetate is genius! :)
Fun birthday card–I like the twine for the balloon.
What a fantastic card! I love how you did the balloon… I must give this a try! Thanks for sharing. AJ@queenofmynest
This is such a cool look. The Happy Birthday sure looks like it is floating. What a neat effect! Thanks so much for sharing!
I am loving these balloon dies… amazing!
Awesome card, Shari! The acetate was such a great idea. Love the balloon dies – I already have a dozen thoughts for using them. Thank you for sharing. And thanks to SSS for the chance to win a gift certificate. You should see my SSS cart and wish list – or maybe not! ;)
Every time I see a card made with those balloon dies I think… I’ve GOT to get those dies!
Oh, this card is so cute and can fit any age or gender. Thanks for sharing. Blessings and smiles, Emilou :-)
Love the sentiment over the acetate. Great idea
Love that balloon die… and your card!
I love that trick with the glossy accents and the string. Might just have to try that:)
Gorgeous card, Shari ~ love all your details. How did you get the Happy Birthday die cut to stay put?
Gorgeous card, love the curly twine!
I love this card and I especially appreciated the video tutorial that Shari did.
Cool…nice to see that HB die in action and what you use to glue it down. And who doesn’t have a ton of acytate around…I know I do. Thanks for the inspiration. Got my order que’d lol.
Laura
Great card! I love the new balloon dies!
Super fab card! Love the offset balloon window with the acetate – what a great idea!!
This is the cutest card. Love the acetate behind the balloon cut- what a clever idea. Another great video, Shari- thanks.
Love the idea with the balloon and the acetate.
I love how the Happy Birthday looks like it’s just floating…fun!
Super cute card! Starting to fall in love the baker’s twine now too – love the tip on using matte medium to give it a permanent curl.
This card rocks! Love how the acetate makes the sentiment and star look like they’re floating. And the twirly twine is brilliant!
LOVE this card design!!!! Beautiful!!!
This card is so cheerful, my boys’ would love this!
Love your cards Shari! They are the best.
Thanks for the great tip for curling the bakers twine. Love the card!
Fun card that anyone would like to receive.