How to Make a Simple, yet Elegant Birthday Card

With the stack – and I mean really high stack – of hand stamped cards in my stash, it’s difficult to explain why I’m always low on birthday cards. Maybe it’s because my daughters keep sending them to their friends – LOL! In any case, I need to re-build my stash of birthday cards. And fast. But I want each one to be special. So, today I’m exploring how to make a simple, yet elegant, birthday card! Take a look.

Why do I consider this card design to be elegant? After all, the fonts in the sentiment and the stamped flowers are anything but formal. It’s hardly a look I’d initially call “elegant.”

It’s my choice of color that makes the overall look elegant – Black, White and Gold. Love it!

The stamped images – both sentiment and flowers – are from Cottage Greetings. This set has become a go-to set for me. Lots of good, favorite greetings. Clean lines. Flowers. Pretty much everything I like on my cards!

Important Notice: I also used the Winter Wonderland Designer Washi Tape. Have you tried it yet? So special. The only bad thing about this Washi Tape is that it is RETIRING on January 4. Or when they run out. Whichever is first. I don’t usually become attached to Washi Tape, but this set is so great. I’m going to miss it. Be sure to stock up before it’s too late.

Did you notice that the mat under the sentiment is popped up? I didn’t use Stampin’ Dimensionals, because I wanted just a little pop.

Here’s my trick: I cut two Basic Black rectangles, 1/2″ shorter and 1/2″ narrower than the top black mat. I used SNAIL Adhesive and glued these beneath. The effect is that it raised the mat just a smidge. But not a lot. What do you think? Have you ever done this? I feel like I invented this trick. Maybe I should patent it! Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Finally, one last view of the card above. You can see that I stamped a few flowers on the inside. I like to stamp on the inside of a card. Makes it even more special.

I also added a tiny pearl to the center of the flower just above the sentiment. It’s not an obvious embelliishment. But it certainly adds a touch of class. Just one more way to make an ordinary design simply elegant!

Anyway, with the added touches I describe above, this card comes together quickly. So quickly, I’m sure that you’ll try to make a simple, yet elegant birthday card!