Happiness Abounds for Ariane’s Birthday

I have had so much fun with my daughter’s birthday project this year! She turned 25 on Thursday and we have been celebrating every day since October 17th! Why October 17th? Because that marked 25 days til her 25th birthday and I gifted her with a birthday countdown filled with fun gifts.
Stampin' Up! Hues of Happiness and Happiness Abounds fun fold Birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
*The countdown boxes are from a Stampin’ Up! kit, Christmas Countdown Project Kit, that retired several years ago. I picked up a few when they went on Clearance. I love a good deal and really love how this turned out! I have to give a shout out to Terri Gaines for the awesome idea to use paper clips to attach the balloons to the boxes. This way my daughter can reuse the boxes after her birthday for desk supplies, jewelry, socks,… etc.

Can you guess my daughter’s favorite color? The beautiful floral pattern in the Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper was perfect for this project! It coordinates with two of her favorite purples, Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape. Check out all the different patterns in Hues of Happiness.Stampin' Up! Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This is one of my favorite designer series paper packs in the annual catalog! It is from the The Hues of Happiness Suite which was at the top of my list of My Favorite Things. I used the Happiness Abounds Bundle (included in this suite) to create her fun fold birthday card. (Special thanks to Tammy Beard for the tutorial!)
Stampin' Up! Happiness Abounds fun fold birthday card and tea light candle cake - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Check out the stamp set and dies in the Happiness Abounds Bundle!
Stampin' Up! Happiness Abounds Bundle - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
You can mix and match the floral designs from the Designer Series Paper, the die set, and the stamp set to create all-occasion cards and more! I love the sentiments and fonts in this set and the dies are so versatile! I cut the flower and leaves on her card from the Designer Series Paper.
Stampin' Up! Happiness Abounds fun fold birthday card - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I love a beautiful presentation and one of my favorite things is to use a clear envelope for the card and adhere it on top of the gift. So simple!
Stampin' Up! clear envelopes and a handmade card make a great presentation on a wrapped gift. Visit juststampin.com for inspiration, tips, and more! Jeanie Stark Independent Stampin' Up! demonstrator
Here’s another version using a clear envelope attached to a plain gift bag. The card uses another pretty pattern from Hues of Happiness.

Here are a few past birthday projects I made for my daughter. (*Click on the image to view original post.)

Stampin' Up! Pansy Patch and Pansy Petals fun fold pinwheel tower birthday card idea and Hershey nugget cake- Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin' Up! So Much Happy birthday card and acetate gift box idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Stampin Up Broadway Bound 21st birthday gift card holder and mini pizza box game idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

Even though we couldn’t be together for her birthday this year, we celebrated virtually as she opened her gifts each day! I looked forward to it as much as she did!
Stampin' Up! Hues of Happiness and Happiness Abounds fun fold Birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Have a great day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Happiness Abounds Stamp Set (15% off) Reg. $23.00 SALE $19.55
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Hues of Happiness Designer Series Paper (20% off) Reg. $12.00 SALE $9.60

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Pinwheel Tower Card and more for Ariane’s Birthday

Today is my daughter’s birthday! We were able to get together and enjoy an early celebration in Maine last month; however, I still wanted to send her a little something for her actual birthday. Her favorite color is purple so I pulled out the gorgeous Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper and Fresh Freesia cardstock and had some fun creating a special fun fold card and Hershey nugget birthday cake.
Stampin' Up! Pansy Patch and Pansy Petals fun fold pinwheel tower birthday card idea and Hershey nugget cake- Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I saw several different pinwheel tower cards on Pinterest. I really liked the tip from Linda Heller to use DSP for the center tower (so it is not so heavy and bulky in the middle).  I was definitely inspired by her card but changed mine up to make a regular (A2 size) card.  I love how this card stands up and showcases the DSP on all four sides.
Stampin' Up! Pansy Patch and Pansy Petals fun fold pinwheel tower birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Pansy Patch and Pansy Petals fun fold pinwheel tower birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Pansy Patch and Pansy Petals fun fold pinwheel tower birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Stampin' Up! Pansy Patch and Pansy Petals fun fold pinwheel tower birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This card looks complicated but, trust me, it is really easy to make! I chose to use 4 different patterns of DSP, 2 floral and 2 gingham, to keep things simple. You could easily choose more patterns to mix and match.  I was going for a more traditional pinwheel look.  Here’s the details:

Card Measurements:

Column/Tower (Pansy Petals DSP): 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 scored @ 1″, 2″, 3″, and 4″
Cardstock panels (Fresh Freesia) : 4 pieces 2 3/4 x 4 1/4
Designer Series Paper (Pansy Petals): 4 pieces 2 1/2 x 4, 4 pieces 1 1/2 x 4
(*Cut one size each of 4 different patterns – 2 floral, 2 gingham), cut pansy and leaves from DSP
Basic White: scrap pieces for sentiments
Fresh Freesia and Evening Evergreen: scraps to punch heart & die cut flower

Directions:

  1. Fold and burnish DSP. Add adhesive to 1/4″ side and adhere to form tower.
  2. Adhere cardstock panels on each side of tower.
  3. Adhere DSP layers to cardstock.
  4. Add sentiments and embellishments to each side.

You can check out Linda Heller’s (Stampin School) video HERE.

I love the coordinated colors and different patterns in the Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper! You can use the Dies included with the bundle to cut the pansy flowers and leaves.
Stampin' Up! Pansy Petals Designer Series Paper - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I chose 3 patterns to make the tiered “birthday cake” to send with her card.
Stampin' Up! Pansy Petals Hershey Nugget birthday cake idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I cut 18 1″ x 3″ DSP strips to wrap the nuggets.  You need 5 for the top layer, 6 for the middle, and 7 for the bottom. To make each layer, adhere the nuggets to a 1 x 8 strip of cardstock using a strong adhesive (Tear & Tape or Stampin’ Seal +). For the top 2 layers trim off the access cardstock from the strip making sure to save enough to adhere the end piece to the first to form a circle. I used a bunch of Mini Glue Dots to adhere the nuggets to the die cut circles between each layer. *For the base I cut a circle from the heavy 12 x 12 white cardstock (in the DSP packs) and glued the Fresh Freesia cardstock circle to the top and bottom to cover the white. This makes it nice and sturdy to lift. I used more Mini Glue Dots to adhere the bow on top and ribbons down the side as well as the Loose Flower Flourishes. This “cake” was so much fun to make but almost looks too good to eat!

I thought it would be a nice surprise to send a little cash as I know she will be going out to eat with her friends from school.
Stampin' Up! Label Me Fancy Sweet Ice Cream Tag idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I adhered the plastic silverware together with a few Stampin’ Dimensionals, adhered the money with Mini Glue Dots, and wrapped Fresh Freesia organza ribbon around it all and tied a bow.  The sentiment from the Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set was perfect for the tag. I was going to put this in the Ombre Gift Bag but really liked the look of it on top so I added a few more Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere it to the bag. Even though the Pinwheel Tower card fits in a regular envelope, I placed it inside the bag. I hope these little homemade gifts bring a smile on her special day!
Stampin' Up! Pansy Patch birthday card and gift ideas - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
I included a list of the products I used below.

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Have a great day!
Just Stampin’
Jeanie

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Autumn Goodness…Fall Birthday Card #5

Stampin' Up! Autumn Goodness Impossible fun fold birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
Today’s card is for my brother.  When I saw the Autumn Goodness Bundle I knew immediately I had to have it! It reminded me of the wheelbarrow that my brother gave me years ago.  It’s old and worn but I still decorate it for the different seasons throughout the year. It provided the inspiration for my card and treat holder.

Stampin' Up! Autumn Goodness inspiration for card projects - visit juststampin.com to see my birthday card ideas for fall - Jeanie Stark StampinUpStampin' Up! Autumn Goodness fun fold fall birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
This is called an “Impossible” fun fold but it’s really very simple to do with just a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 piece of cardstock for the base . This card was created using the Autumn Goodness Bundle. I love all the dies included in this set (especially the picket fence)!

Stampin' Up! Autumn Goodness Bundle - for inspiration and ordering information visit juststampin.com - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

The Autumn Goodness Bundle includes the Autumn Goodness Stamp Set and the Autumn Wheelbarrow Dies. I love how the wheelbarrow and fence dies cut and emboss at the same time.

Stampin' Up! Autumn Goodness Fun fold fall birthday card idea - Jeanie Stark StampinUp

You can click HERE,  HERE, or HERE to view different versions of this fun fold as well as the photo tutorial how to make it.

To create the coordinating treat holder, I cut two wheelbarrows and made a simple box to hold some pumpkin candy.

Stampin' Up! Autumn Wheelbarrow Dies candy treat holder - Jeanie Stark StampinUp
The box is created with a 2 1/4 x 2 3/4 piece of crumb cake cardstock scored at 1/2″ on all 4 sides. I’ve created many of these simple boxes in the past in different sizes. You just fold and burnish along the score lines, snip along the score line on each end and adhere the sides. Quick & easy! Then just assemble the pieces to the wheelbarrow and glue one to each side of the box.  I think my brother will really like his card and pumpkin treat!

This is the last of the fall birthday cards I created this month. Next month I will need to make cards for my husband, daughter, sister, and friends! Check back for more inspiration and some fun gift ideas! If you missed my previous fall birthday cards this month you can click on the links below.

Happiest of Birthdays Card
So Sentimental Birthday Card
Beautiful Autumn Birthday Card
Gathered Leaves Birthday Card

Have a great day! Stay safe! Stay well!

Just Stampin’

Jeanie

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