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: (Sweet Blush) Papertrey Ink  Patterned paper: (Lemon Drops from 5 & Dime collection) October Afternoon; (aqua grid from 2008 Bitty Box Basics collection) Papertrey Ink; (kraft chevrons from Classic Calico Vol. 2 collection) Studio Calico  Clear stamp: (happy birthday from Fillable Frames Sentiments set) Papertrey Ink  Dye ink: (Pure Poppy) Papertrey Ink  Accents: (cream label die cut, pink brads) BasicGrey; (wood bird) Studio Calico  Fibers: (pink, red, green floss) DMC  Finished size:  4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

1 Make card from cardstock.

2 Adhere patterned paper rectangles to card.

3 Stamp happy birthday on die cut, attach brads, and adhere to card.

4 Trim flowers from patterned paper, stitch with floss, and adhere to card with foam tape.

5 Adhere bird.

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November/December 2012

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