Global Design Project #GDP490 โ€“ Happy Hibiscus Birthday Card

Hello, crafty friends! Itโ€™s time for another Global Design Project challenge, and this weekโ€™s #GDP490 is a sketch challenge. I love using sketches as a starting point for creativity, and todayโ€™s card features the stunning Happy Hibiscus Bundle, an Online Exclusive thatโ€™s perfect for creating tropical, floral-inspired designs.

Hereโ€™s the card I created:

For this challenge, I wanted to highlight the bold hibiscus flower as the focal point. The Happy Hibiscus stamp set and coordinating dies make it easy to create dimensional, layered floral elements. Hereโ€™s a breakdown of the card design:

โœจ Color Palette: Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Flirty Flamingo, and Basic White
โœจ Embossing & Texture: I used an embossed white panel with delicate floral details to add depth to the background.
โœจ Patterned Paper: A rustic woodgrain-style Country Woods 12 X12 Designer Series Paper brings contrast and interest.
โœจ Embellishments: Twisted Gold Thread adds a touch of elegance, while Iridescent Foil Gems provide subtle sparkle.
โœจ Sentiment: The ‘Happy Birthday’ greeting (from the last-chance Keeping Tabs stamp set) is stamped in Crumb Cake ink, keeping it soft and cohesive with the natural tones.

I love how this card turned outโ€”it’s a great mix of texture, elegance, and tropical vibes!

Here is a list of all the supplies I used:


Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$15.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$18.00
Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$15.75
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$15.75
Country Woods 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$17.00
Happy Hibiscus Bundle (English)
$81.75
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$12.25
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
$12.25
Iridescent Foil Gems
$11.00
Gold Twisted Thread
$10.25
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$8.25
Stampin' Dimensionals
$6.00
Mini Glue Dots
$10.00
Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine
$177.00

Happy Hibiscus Card Class To Go!

If you love this bundle as much as I do, you wonโ€™t want to miss out on my Happy Hibiscus Card Class To Go! This class features gorgeous projects using this Online Exclusive set, with step-by-step instructions, pre-cut materials, and embellishments to make stunning floral cards. See all the details here: https://stampinwithleah.ca/2025/04/02/april-card-class-to-go-get-your-make-takes/!

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