This colorful birthday card was fun to create, using the “splotch” from the Geared Up Garage Stamp Set and Playful Alphabet Dies.

Splotch & Dot H-A-P-P-Y

First, I stamped the splotch in five colors of ink; Melon Mambo, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana, and Gorgeous Grape, across Whisper White Cardstock that was cut with A Stitched Rectangles Die (4 1/4″ X 3″).

I backed this with Basic Black Cardstock, giving it a 1/16″ border, and glued it to a Thick Whisper White card base (8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″).

Next, I used the Playful Alphabet Dies to cut H-A-P-P-Y from cardstock, the same, bright, colors as the splotches. Then, I cut the letters from matching, dotted, Brights 6X6 Designer Paper, and glued the two together. This adds some dimension without using Foam Adhesive Sheets, and they were easily glued on top of the splotches.

To complete my birthday card, I stamped “Birthday,” from the Well Said Stamp Set, in Memento Black Ink, cut it with the smallest Stitched Rectangles Die, and attached it with Mini Dimensionals. 

Incidentally, I used this splotch on one of my most popular cards on Pinterest. So, you could say, I “cased” myself.

Today’s card was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.

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