I kept the layout fairly simple so those cute little faces could take centre stage, then added a few details to give the card some extra texture and personality. A little linen thread, some texture in the background (Sunflower 3D embossing folder on the Golden Glow strips and the pre-order Softly Woven 3D embossing folder for the background), and those pretty Crisp Cantaloupe In Color butterflies were just the finishing touches this card needed. 🦋

I love how a sketch challenge can take you in a direction you might not have chosen on your own. Starting with the sketch gave me a great jumping-off point, and then it was just a matter of playing with the colours and elements until everything came together.

The result is a fun, happy birthday card that would be perfect for any dog lover — or really anyone who could use a little puppy-powered cheer!

This project was created for Global Design Project #GDP562, a sketch challenge that is always a great source of card-making inspiration. If you enjoy card sketches, be sure to check out the challenge and see how other crafters interpreted it.

✂️Supplies Used:

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]	Golden Glow 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [167685]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Cutest Crew Bundle (English) [167149]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]
Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167669]	Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167682]	Peaceful Pine Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [167668]	Basic Black Hybrid Stampin' Pad [166648]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114]
White Gel Pens [166642]	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183]	Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder [166145]	Linen Thread [104199]	2026–2028 In Color™ Butterflies [167656]
Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]