Create a WOW focal point with this easy step | Birthday Card Making Tutorial

It’s so easy to make the focal point of your card pop!  I’ll show you how to make thank you and birthday cards using the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set!  It’s so easy!

Measurements & Supplies

Measurements: 

  • Lighter Colored cardstock card base:  8 1/2” x 5 1/2” (scored at 4 1/4” and folded)
  • Darker Colored cardstock layer: (2) 5 1/8” x 3 7/8”
  • Basic White cardstock outside: 5” x 3 3/4”
  • Basic White cardstock inside: 4 5/8” x 3 3/8”
  • Basic White cardstock scraps for ice cream cone and sentiment

Card Design Tips:

  • Use lighter (or less bold) color for the ice cream
  • Accent dots are in the darker (or more bold) color
  • Card base in lighter color
  • Layer and sentiments in darker color
free project sheet download at bottom of post

Blending Brush Magic

Which one do you like best?  Use a blending brush in the color of the ice cream to create a beautiful almost glowing background behind the focal image.  

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Decorate the Inside

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Make these cards perfect for anyone just by changing the colors.  These cards all use Bermuda Bay as the accent color.  Flirty Flamingo, Pear Pizzazz and Crushed Curry. 

Valentine's Birthday or Thank You Card

Use Blushing Bride for the ice cream and Real Red as the accent color. 

Project Sheet and Supplies

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