Learn how to make this card using these free instructions. Handmade Birthday cards are the perfect way to show you care and with these card making steps creating this design is easy.

SUPPLIES:  Cardstock: (kraft) Bazzill Basics Paper; (white) Neenah Paper; (black) American Crafts  Patterned paper: (Numerical from Classic Calico Vol. 2 collection) Studio Calico  Accents: (clear rhinestones) Creative Charms; (wood stars) Studio Calico  Font: (Lobster) fontsquirrel.com  Tools: (typewriter) Brother; (circle punch) Marvy Uchida  Finished size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

1 Make card from cardstock.

2 Circle-punch patterned paper, trim, stitch edges, and adhere to card.

3 Die-cut "Happy birthday" from cardstock using electronic die cutting machine and font. Adhere.

4 Type sentiment on cardstock with typewriter, trim, and adhere to card with foam tape.

5 Adhere stars and rhinestones.

Designer Tip

When machine stitching in a circle, use a long stitch length and sew slowly. You can also hand walk the needle one stitch at a time.

Appeared in:

January/February 2013

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