{"id":87673,"date":"2022-03-13T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/?p=87673"},"modified":"2022-10-18T17:54:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T22:54:43","slug":"bright-flowers-birthday-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapbook-adhesives.com\/blog\/2022\/03\/13\/bright-flowers-birthday-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Bright Flowers Birthday Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello crafty friends! Today, I’m thinking bright, sunny and warmer weather with this Bright Flowers Birthday Card. I used flowers and leaves that I watercolor painted. Stamped or die cut flowers could easily be used instead. I like to make a bunch of these to have on hand for a quick card. You can find lots of directions online for ways to make these. I learned from a class I took from Tiffany Sharpe and then added my own style. <\/p>\n

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Start with a Sentiment<\/h2>\n

Rub an anti-static duster over a piece of black cardstock for the sentiment. Then stamp verse with Versafine Onyx Black ink, cover with white embossing powder, remove excess, and emboss with a heat tool. Trim the sentiment into a strip. <\/p>\n

Designer Tip:<\/strong> I use Versafine ink on black cardstock because it stamps very fine details well. But any embossing ink pad can be used.<\/p>\n

Gather the Bright Flowers<\/h2>\n
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Stamp flower and leaf images. Make the flowers bright with watercolor, along with coloring the two leaves. Curl flower petals and leaves for dimension.<\/p>\n

The Card Base + Panel<\/h2>\n

Cut a piece of white cardstock to 8.5 x 6.25 inches and fold to half to form a top fold 4.25 x 6.25-inch card. For the card panel, cut a piece of 4 x 6-inch white cardstock. Then emboss it with a Quilted pattern embossing folder. Trim the panel as needed to fit the card front.<\/p>\n

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Place the panel face down on scoring board. Score .125 inch from each edge to create a finished border.<\/p>\n

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Apply adhesive with E-Z Runner\u00ae Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser<\/a> along back edges of the embossed panel. Fasten to the card front.<\/p>\n

Pop Up the Bright Flowers + Leaves<\/h2>\n
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Using a combination of Thin 3D Foam Squares White Mix<\/a> and 3D Foam Squares White Mix<\/a>, you create a varying height to the elements for fun dimension and interest. <\/p>\n

Here’s how I used them. Place a small Thin 3D Foam Squares White<\/a> on the center back of each flower. Next, I added a small 3D Foam Squares White<\/a> to the back of the flower petals. For the leaves, place large 3D Foam Squares White<\/a> on the back of the leaves. Apply a small amount of E-Z Runner\u00ae Ultra Strong Refillable Dispenser<\/a> to the leaf stems and tips.<\/p>\n

Flowers + Leaves Arrangement<\/h2>\n

Arrange flowers, leaves, and the sentiment strip to the card panel as shown or desired. The following steps are how I adhered all the elements down…maybe it might help you. <\/p>\n

Hold a flower in place with your finger, lift the flower slightly to remove liner from the small Thin 3D Foam Squares White<\/a> on the center of the flower, and press it to secure it in place. Repeat for all flowers. <\/p>\n

Next, lift flower petals, remove liners from the small 3D Foam Squares White<\/a> and press to adhere in place. Repeat to secure all flower petals. More 3D Foam Squares can be added as desired.<\/p>\n

Hold a leaf in place, lift slightly to remove liner and press in place. Repeat for other leaf. <\/p>\n

Add the Sentiment<\/h2>\n
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Cut a large 3D Foam Squares White Mix<\/a> in half and apply on the back of the sentiment strip. Peel the liners off and fasten the sentiment to the card.<\/p>\n

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I hope you find creative inspiration from my Bright Flowers Birthday Card today! <\/p>\n

Thanks for Visiting!
Judy Hayes<\/a><\/p>\n

Creative Time:<\/strong> 20 Minutes
Skill Level:<\/strong> Intermediate<\/p>\n

Materials Needed
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L\u00ae<\/strong> <\/p>\n