Making Waves of Joy: DIY Birthday Card with Hearts & Hugs Stamp Set!

Are you ready to embark on a whimsical journey under the sea? Today, we're bringing the ocean to the crafting table with a delightful DIY birthday card featuring walrus pals from the Hearts & Hugs stamp set. Get ready to make waves of joy with this charming project!

Dive into the Design

To start off our crafting adventure, let's gather our supplies and set the stage for our underwater scene. The Thoughtful Journey Designer Series Paper (DSP) will serve as the perfect backdrop for our adorable walruses.

Bringing the Walruses to Life

Using the Hearts & Hugs die cuts, we'll cut out our walrus friends and give them the spotlight they deserve! These cute critters will be the stars of our birthday card, spreading joy with every imagined flipper flip and tusk wiggle.

The background for our walrus friends is as dreamy as a day at the beach! Just grab your blending brushes and blend some Balmy Blue for the sky and Crumb Cake for the sandy ground. Let your imagination run wild as you blend colors and create a serene beachy atmosphere.

For that extra touch of whimsy, let's paper piece the tusks with some fussy cutting finesse. It's a little detail that adds a whole lot of charm to our walrus friends.

Adding the perfect sentiment to our card with "Sending Birthday Hugs" will warm the heart of anyone lucky enough to receive this handmade treasure. And why stop there? Let's heat emboss it for that extra touch of magic!

With all the pieces in place, it's time to bring our card to life! Admire your handiwork and bask in the satisfaction of creating something truly special.

Here are the measurements: (in inches)

Card Base - Crumb Cake: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2, scored at 4-1/4

Basic White for sky/beach: 2-1/2 x 4-1/2; Coordinating layer: 2-5/8 x 4-5/8

DSP: 4-1/2 x 2; Coordinating layer: 4-1/4 x 2-1/8

Here is the video from my YouTube channel, showing you step-by-step how to make this great card:

And here are the supplies used to make the card - including the Hearts & Hugs Stamp Set [163659] and Hearts & Hugs Dies [163666]

Final Thoughts:

And there you have it, folks! This walrus-themed birthday card is ready to make a splash and spread some birthday joy. Whether you're crafting for a loved one or simply indulging in some creative therapy, this DIY project is sure to bring a smile to your face.

So grab your supplies, unleash your inner artist, and let's make some waves of happiness together!

Happy crafting, friends!