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Happy Birthday Card 

Using Eclectic Expressions Stamp Set 

This beautiful birthday card uses the wonderfully versatile Eclectic Expressions Stamp Set and inks in shades of pink and red. It would be just as fantastic in blue, green or any other shade to suit your recipient. 

I started with a piece of Whisper White cardstock 3 7/8 in x 5 1/2 in. Using the large cloud stamp and at least three matching inks (I’ve used Sweet Sugarplum, Rose Red and Powder Pink) I covered most of the white with colour. Try to spread the different colours evenly, overlap if you have to and be prepared to go off the edge of the cardstock (by positioning work on scrap paper or washable surface).
Once dry, attach inked cardstock to a piece of light coordinating cardstock (here it’s Powder Pink) cut to 4 inches x 5 5/8 inches and then to your base card. My base is Sweet Sugarplum, cut to measure 8 1/4 inches x 5 3/4 inches, scored and folded in half crossways to produce a 4 1/8 x 5 3/4 card.
The sentiment is also from the Electic Expressions Stamp Set.


Cut two 2 5/8 inch ovals - one in Whisper White, one in Sweet Sugarplum. Position and attach darker oval, stamp sentiment on white oval and attach with Stampin’ Dimensionals (or other foam squares).
Embellish with enamel shapes or jewels as desired.



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