I’m thrilled to join this month’s Simon Says Instagram challenge, featuring patterned paper as the star of the show! Rummaging through my stash, I fell in love with the stunning Damask Love Life’s a Party paper. This gorgeous paper was the perfect starting point for a special birthday card for my mom.
To make this card extra special, I combined several elements from several different companies. Let’s dive into the details!
Adding Interest to the Background
While the patterned paper was beautiful on its own, I wanted to add some texture and visual interest. I broke out my Swoosh Designer Die and stretched it to fit my A7 card, creating a unique background that complements the paper perfectly.
Blooming Beauty
The April Kiss Camellia Craft-a-Flower die is a favorite of mine, and I knew it would be the perfect addition to this card. The delicate flowers needed no embellishments, so I left them as is to shine in all their beauty.
Bringing it all Together
With a limited Distress Oxide collection, I was overjoyed to find that Speckled Egg was a perfect match for the paper! I colored some white cardstock with this lovely shade and die-cut leaves to add more detail. For the sentiment, I heat embossed “birthday love” on Sunflower cardstock, which complemented the paper beautifully.
The Finished Product
I’m absolutely delighted with how this card turned out, and I know my mom will feel the love on her special day. The combination of patterned paper, flowers, and sentiment creates a truly special birthday card that’s sure to bring a smile to her face.
You can find all the supplies I used for this project below. I hope you’ve enjoyed this behind-the-scenes look at my card-making process!
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