Happy Friday! On today’s Facebook Live, I shared a sneak peek of the new Branching Out Bundle from Stampin’ Up! This is such a versatile bundle – perfect for masculine cards, nature-inspired designs, and so much more. I paired it with earthy tones and one of my favorite new designer papers to create this classic birthday card.

Don’t Forget the Envelope!

I always like to finish my projects with a coordinating envelope. A strip of the same designer series paper was added to the flap for that extra special touch.

 Missed the Live? You can catch the replay on my I’d Rather Bee Stampin’ Facebook Page or on YouTube below. 

The Card

The card base is Very Vanilla, which really lets the rich tones of Early Espresso and Pecan Pie shine. I used the Branching Out Dies to create two frames – one in Early Espresso and one in Pecan Pie – and layered them over a 3” x 4” piece of designer series paper from the Branching Out suite. I love how the woodland images peek through the window of the frame!

For a little texture, I added die-cut branches (also from the Branching Out Bundle) in Very Vanilla and tied them with a touch of natural mesh ribbon. The sentiment, “Happiest Birthday Wishes,” is stamped in Early Espresso ink and cut with a stitched rectangle. A simple dot finishes the look- another new product alert the Streaked Dots.

Measurements

• Very Vanilla Card Base: 5 ½” x 8 ½”, scored at 4 ¼”

• Early Espresso Frame: 4” x 5 ½”

• Pecan Pie Frame: 3 ¼” x 4 ¾”

• DSP: 3” x 4”

• Envelope Flap: 5 ¾” x 2 ¼”

• Scraps of Very Vanilla for sentiment and branch die cuts

Watch the Replay

If you missed today’s Facebook Live, you can catch the replay to see step-by-step how this card came together. I know you’ll love playing with the Branching Out Bundle as much as I do!

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