This week’s Global Design Project (#GDP486) is a sketch challenge, and I couldn’t wait to play along! 🎉 Sketch challenges are one of my favorite ways to spark creativity because they provide a great starting point while still allowing for endless design possibilities.
For this card, I used the Birthday Celebrations Bundle to create a fun, festive birthday card with soft pastel tones, delicate details, and a touch of shimmer. Let’s take a closer look!
Here’s the card I created:
Card Details & Design Inspiration
I started by die-cutting a Basic White circle using the Stylish Shapes Dies as my focal point. To add a fun, dimensional element, I placed a ready-to-use die-cut cupcake with a birthday candle from the Wildflower Birthday DSP pack right in the center. The circle was attached with Stampin’ Dimensionals for extra depth.
For the background, I layered a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock, a soft striped pattern from the Wildflower Birthday DSP, and a strip of Gold Foil to bring in some shimmer.
The “Happy Birthday” sentiment was created using 2nd generation Blueberry Bushel Ink, giving it a soft yet balanced look while keeping the design festive! 🎂💖
To complete the card, I added a few Pretty in Pink die-cut flowers with Iridescent Foil Gem centers, along with a gold heat-embossed banner, creating the perfect blend of playfulness and elegance. This layout is so versatile—you could easily switch up the colors and stamps for different occasions!
Here is a full list of the supplies I used:
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 $11.00 |  $6.00 |  $10.00 |  $8.25 |  $177.00 |  $16.50 |
Join My Birthday Celebrations Card Class! 🎈
Want to make more beautiful birthday cards like this? Join my upcoming Birthday Celebrations Card Class on March 29th! Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, this class will teach you fun techniques while you create handmade birthday cards perfect for any celebration!
📅 Date: March 29, 2025
📍 Location: Online
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Play Along with GDP486!
If you love sketch challenges, I encourage you to play along with this week’s Global Design Project! Get creative, share your design, and most importantly—have fun crafting!
👇 Would you send this card to someone special? How would you use this sketch? Let me know in the comments!
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