CAS Birthday Card: Chock Full of Techniques!

by CraftyPaws | Jul 19, 2015

My nephew is turning 22 and I wanted to make him a fun interactive card. However, keeping in mind that he is not likely to save and “treasure” the card as much as appreciate the cash inside I knew I wanted to keep it CAS (Clean and Simple)! LOL

I brought out my Simon Says Stamp “Watts Up” stamp set and decided to just have fun with a few different techniques: I played with some “smooshing” of Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Spiced Marmalade and Squeezed Lemon), did some masking of the sentiment stamp to customize it, tried some layered stamping, used the super fun interactive Diemond Dies Pull Strip Die, and even made some origami hearts out of $20 bills to tuck inside the pocket!

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As I was practicing the printing, stamping and masking for the final card, I came up with a little bonus card (see upper left photo) that I will tuck away in my stash until I need it. The spacing isn’t perfect and I think I like the cleaner final card with more white space, but I think only a card maker will notice (at least I hope so). 🙂

The following is a tutorial video sharing the whole process:

This card is being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Monday Anything Goes Challenge
Challenge Up Your Life Mask Challenge (top 3 winner)
Seize the Birthday Anything Goes Challenge
Card Mania Anything Goes Challenge
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Anything Goes Challenge

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful crafty day! WOOF

22 Comments

Becca Cruger on July 19, 2015 at 10:39 pm

I think that both of them are fantastic. I love a good punny sentiment and this definitely delivers. Love the POP of color.
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- CraftyPaws on July 20, 2015 at 10:38 pm
  
  I’m a sucker for puns. 🙂 TF stopping by! hugs, Kristina
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Andrea Ockey Parr on July 20, 2015 at 12:29 am

What a fantastic pair of cards! It was so fun to see the same stamp in different ways. And what a brilliant idea to make the light bulb look so glassy! I had to laugh at your comment about your nephew and how you don’t think he’ll treasure the card as much as your cash, but any of us crafty ladies would definitely treasure this card instead!! You did a wonderful job and I’m so glad you shared your talents with us for this week’s Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
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- CraftyPaws on July 20, 2015 at 10:39 pm
  
  Thanks so much for taking the time to read my blog post! I truly appreciate it. I hope my nephew does like his card, but my guess is still that he’ll like the cash better. 🙂 Thanks for the fun challenge too! Big hugs, Kristina
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Nancy Leppek on July 21, 2015 at 10:29 am

This is a perfect card for a male 22 year old! As my hubby always reminds me, you need to go ahead and make 2 or 3 cards to have in your stash…but some reason I rarely do. Your other card is wonderful too! Thanks for taking the time to join the girls and I over at Seize the Birthday, we sure do appreciate it!
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- CraftyPaws on July 25, 2015 at 2:53 pm
  
  Thanks so much for your sweet and thoughtful comment Nancy! My nephew loved his card — and the cash inside that little pocket. 🙂 TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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Ela on July 22, 2015 at 4:28 am

Lovely card, I really like the style. And the pocket inside is so creative.
Thanks for playing along over at Challenge up your Life.
Hugs
Ela
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- CraftyPaws on July 25, 2015 at 2:51 pm
  
  Thanks so much Ela! That pull strip die is great for giving little gifts and the recipients always get such a kick out of pulling the tab and finding a surprise in the pocket! 🙂 TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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Manuela on July 22, 2015 at 1:55 pm

You’ve created 2 great cards! The glossy details are great! I love the inside of the card! Fantastic idea!
Thanks for sharing your card over at Challenge up your life!
Love, Manuela
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- CraftyPaws on July 25, 2015 at 2:50 pm
  
  Thanks so much Manuela! I love any type of interactive card that this little pull strip die is great for giving gifts. 🙂 TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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KT Fit Kitty on July 25, 2015 at 1:32 pm

Awesome techniques here! Love the origami money! The pull-tab die is neat!
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- CraftyPaws on July 25, 2015 at 2:49 pm
  
  That pull tab die is one of my all time favorites! It is so much fun to see the recipient pull that strip and find their little gift! 🙂
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Steffie on July 25, 2015 at 4:39 pm

Thanks for joining us at CUYL.
Your card is wonderful.
Hugs from Germany,
Steffie
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- CraftyPaws on August 3, 2015 at 9:17 am
  
  Thanks so much for stopping by and another fun challenge, Steffie! Big Hugs, Kristina
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annb on July 25, 2015 at 10:52 pm

Great card Kristina!I love how you changed the sentiment and the pocket with money enclosed is so clever! TFS.xx
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- CraftyPaws on July 26, 2015 at 2:24 pm
  
  Thanks bunches Ann! My nephew loved the card–uh, well, the cash. 😀 tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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Anonymous on July 28, 2015 at 2:42 pm

Fab, fun & great techniques too……bet your nephew loved it!Thanks for joining us over at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends this month & good luck!
hugs Jo x
Dt

I have a birthday candy on my blog if you’d like to join in…..
You can find my candy here
You can find my atc swap here
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- CraftyPaws on July 28, 2015 at 5:33 pm
  
  Thanks so much for a fun challenge! I love your challenge blog! My nephew did love the card–esp. the cash hearts. LOL 🙂 TF stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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scrapfantazje on July 28, 2015 at 5:32 pm

Beautiful:) Thanks for sharing it with us for Card Mania Challenge.
Good Luck!
Marzena DT
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- CraftyPaws on July 28, 2015 at 5:33 pm
  
  Thanks for a fun challenge and for stopping by! Big hugs, Kristina
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JoAnn B. on July 28, 2015 at 6:51 pm

Such a cute card and great idea. Love it. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
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- CraftyPaws on July 29, 2015 at 12:21 am
  
  Thanks so much JoAnn! It was a fun birthday card to make and my nephew LOVED how it was interactive and had cash inside of it! 🙂 tf stopping by! Hugs, Kristina
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