Carly added color the this darling birthday card by using colored cardstock for the die cut sentiment. Just a touch of color was added with markers to the party hats of the cute critters for this simple card. Visit the My Favorite Things blog for a closer look.
Of all the occasions I create cards for each year I make more birthday cards than anything. I’m always on the look out for new birthday ideas and I bet you are too. And sometimes those birthdays sneak up on me and I’m short on time to create a card so I’m also looking for quick, easy and simple birthday card designs too. So let’s take a look at some card ideas that are fabulous but also pretty fast to make.
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Barbara added pink and orange Distress Inks to white cardstock, ran it through an embossing folder and then sanded the raised sections for a simple and colorful birthday card. Find more details on the Paper Gal blog.
Some companies make coordinating stencils that makes it fast and easy to color in stamped images like Anne did on this beautiful floral card. Vellum circles and several stamped sentiments add extra interest to the design. Learn more at the Pinkfresh Studio blog.
This pretty butterfly birthday card from Hannelie uses a polka dot stamp with several bright ink colors stamped onto white cardstock and then a butterfly was die cut from the center and popped up. A simple sentiment finishes off the design. Find directions on the Altenew blog.
For someone who loves the beach this sand castle birthday card from Channin is perfect. She used a large rock stamp on kraft cardstock for the background then die cut the castle, shells and bucket from white cardstock adding a little color with ink blending. Learn more at the Hero Arts blog.
Heat embossing is a wonderful way to add quick and easy texture like on this silhouette floral card from Caitlin. She added some pink ink to the background and sparkly heat embossing on vellum for the sentiment. Find out how she made this card on the Pink and Main blog.
Brenda stamped a large confetti stamp in multiple colors on white cardstock and then die cut the HAPPY letters from the center. This was placed over a foiled background, more die cutting and heat embossing finish off the sentiment. I love that this card would work for practically anyone! Visit the Picket Fence Stamps blog for all the details.
Colorful inks and balloon animal stencils create a fun background for this birthday card. A few word balloons and a large heat embossed sentiment complete the festive card design. I spotted this idea on the Concord and 9th Instagram page.
I love the yellow, blue and green color combo on this trio of birthday cards from Kirstynn! She used a combination of ink blending on cardstock backgrounds and inking directly on to press plates to design her easy birthday cards. Find directions on the LDRS blog.
Do you have that one crazy friend that you enjoy sending funny cards too? This nutty card from Tenia is made with heat embossed acorns, die cut frame, stamped strip sentiment and simple embellishing. Take a closer look at the Unity Stamps blog.
You might think a shaker card is difficult to make but using pre-made shaker pouches makes it quick and easy, simply pour in some sequins. This fun balloon sentiment stamp was colored in with Copic markers. Find all the details on the Trinity Stamps blog.
For this sweet card Kimberly used stamping and stenciling to create her pretty card background and colored the birds with a little watercolor. She then added some extra sparkle and shine with Stickles Glitter glue. Find step by step directions over on the Ranger Ink blog.
I hope you’ve found some quick and easy card inspiration when you’re in a rush to create your next birthday card!
-Heather
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