Want a fresh Birthday card idea that can be used for boys and gals? Check out this design that shows us how simple color swaps can take the same idea and turn it into a masculine card.
Today’s lovely card projects come from our designer, Dominique, who said, “I LOVE creating birthday cards! Its always a win when you can create a card design that can be both feminine and masculine. Today I am going to walk you though creating two birthday cards; one for him and one for her. All you have to do is swap out the colors!” We love versatile designs, and this one is fun and easy. Follow along for some fresh inspiration.
- Starting with the masculine card, locate a sheet of masculine patterned paper. I will be using one of the black and brown marbled sheets of paper from the 2204 Marbled Perfections 6×6 paper pad. I cut this down to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 panel.
- Next, using gold card stock, die cut a few banners from 5605-03D Off Set Tags Die. I will be using the smallest and the second biggest skinnier ones. You can also take this time to die cut the 5749-01D Happy Birthday Die from gold card stock, the shadow from vellum, and the cupcake, cherry, and sprinkles from 5604-123D Sweet Treat Dies.
- Using a score board, score some lines on your cupcake sleeve. This is to give the illusion of a real cupcake sleeve.
- Moving on to the banners, add some double sided foam tape to the back of each one.
- Glue your Happy Birthday script to the shadow.
- Assemble your card. Once you are done assuming, add some embellishments.
- Attach this card panel to a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base and you are all done with your first card! Repeat these steps using more feminine colors for your second card. If you’re feeling up to it, create a few more and give them as a gift set to a friend!
We LOVE how these turned out. The Marbled paper really adds to the overall look of the project and make it extra fun. This paper pad is one of our best sellers because it’s full of such fun patterns. If you are interested in checking out more birthday cards, be sure to take a peek at these projects.