Becky's Stampin' Studio: Open Arch Birthday Card

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Open Arch Birthday Card

I wanted to create a stepped up card using the layout of the card I did at the Senior Center Yesterday. I have previously used a similar layout in a trifold design. So, I modified that, and came up with this version! This one also uses the Beautiful Bokeh DSP, the Arched Wishes stamps, Everyday Arches Dies, but I added a touch of color using the retired Lighter Than Air DSP and Rainbow Dots. I am pleased with the results!

Measurements:

Basic White: 1/2 sheet, 2 pcs @ 2 7/8" x 4 1/8" (arches)
Balmy Blue: 3 1/8" x 4 1/2" (arch)
Beautiful Bokeh DSP: 4" x 5 1/4" (Balmy Blue)
Lighter than Air DSP (ret): 2" x 4 1/4", 1/2" x 2 5/8"

To Make This Card:

Adhere Balmy Blue Bokeh DSP to folded White card, making sure to add adhesive to the center area, too.
Die cut front, through both layers, with the 3 1/4" (width) Arch Die.
Now, take the arch you just removed and adhere it, through the opening, to the inside of the card.
Die cut 2 smaller arches from the White pieces. (use the arch that fits the cardstock piece).
Die cut the next larger arch die and cut one arch from the Balmy Blue cardstock.
Stamp the "cupcake" and sentiment onto one White arch.
Color in with any Blends as desired. The stripe DSP gives you many options. Add Wink of Stella to the "frosting" of the "cupcake".
Mount colored "cupcake" to the Balmy Blue arch.
Next, attach the stripe DSP to the outside, front edges.
Then, add the assembled arch to the DSP strip.
To finish the inside, center the inside White arch back Bokeh arch. Add strip of DSP.
Finish with scattered Rainbow Dots, and small Balmy Blue Bow.