5 Minute Birthday Card using Card Sketch 45
Short on time but love to craft? Make this 5 Minute Birthday Card using Card Sketch 45. If you’re anything like me, your days are packed but your love for crafting never wanes. Today, I’m thrilled to share a perfect solution for busy women who want to infuse a bit of creativity into their hectic schedules. I’ll show you how to whip up quick handmade cards that look anything but rushed.
Today, I’m thrilled to share a perfect solution for busy women who want to infuse a bit of creativity into their hectic schedules. This card uses Card Sketch 45, which is showcased in our 2025 Stampin’ Up! January-April Mini-Catalog on page 12, card sketch 9. (View our digital catalog here.)
To make this Happy Birthday card even easier to create, I used the fun To Market Designer Series Paper and pulled the colors for my card from the paper. This created a clean and vivid color combination of Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Garden Green. If you’d like a softer color combination, make sure you check out my Color Combination Library, where you’re sure to find a color palette you’ll love!
How To Make This Card
Project Skill Level: Busy Bee
Busy Bee projects are designed for the beginner or busy papercrafter. This is a basic cardmaking project that can be achieved by someone who has never made a handmade card before. You can view more Busy Bee cards here.
Cardstock Measurements:
- Basic White Cardstock: 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″
- Peach Pie Cardstock: 3-3/4” x 4-3/4”
- To Market Paper, Pattern #1: 3-1/2” x 4-1/2”
- Peach Pie Cardstock: 3” x 2-1/4”
- To Market Paper, Pattern #2: 2-3/4” x 2”
- To Market Paper: Scrap with flower bouquet
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Fold the 5-1/2” x 8-1/2” Basic White cardstock in half at the score line to create your card base.
- Adhere the To Market Paper, Pattern #1 to the 3-3/4” x 4-3/4” Peach Pie cardstock. Adhere to the center of the card.
- Using the To Market Paper, Pattern #2, stamp the sentiment onto the paper using Garden Green ink. Adhere to the 3” x 2-1/4” Peach Pie cardstock. Adhere to the card front as shown in the sample.
- Using your paper snips, fussy cut out the floral bouquet from the To Market Paper. Wrap about 18” of Linen Thread around the bottom of the floral stems and tie into the knot. Adhere to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Thanks for joining me in today’s crafting session! I’m passionate about helping you create versatile cards for any celebration, designed to be quick yet impressive. For additional guidance on today’s tutorial, feel free to email me. Stay connected! Follow my Facebook Community for more crafting tips and updates.
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