Simon Hurley create. A Very Hoppy Birthday Card by Lieschen Harshbarger

April 2024

Hop into birthday fun with this adorable card tutorial by Lieschen Harshbarger! Using the new vibrant Simon Hurley create. Neon Lunar Paste, Stamps, and Stencils, she's crafted a burst of color and cuteness.

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Hi crafty friends! I had so much fun making this birthday card using stamps, stencils, and neon paste with Simon Hurley’s products. I hope this tutorial gives you inspiration to do something fun and creative today!

Step 1: Start by creating an A2 card base out of Stark White Cardstock. Cut the 8½ x 11 card stock at 5 ½, then score it at a 4 ¼. Cut another piece measuring about 4 x 5 ¼ to be your front panel.

Step 2: On the front panel piece, use low tack tape to cover half of the front panel that will not be inked. Then, use Wendy Vecchi MAKE ART Stay-tion to hold in place the Sunrays stencils and ink blend with Sidewalk Chalk and Triple Berry inks. Then, use Piggyback to ink the spaces between the rays.

Step 3: On a separate piece of card stock, stamp the image of the bunny holding a balloon from the Easter Bunnies stamp set with Jet Black archival ink. Then, heat emboss with clear embossing powder.

Step 4: Use Woof!, Piggyback, and Sidewalk Chalk inks and brushes to color the stamped image.

Step 5: Use the coordinating dies from the Easter bunnies set to die cut the image. Die cut extras then glue together for dimension.

Step 6: On a separate piece of card stock, use the Wendy Vecchi MAKE ART Stay-tion to hold in place the Cake Maker stencil and ink the cake with Minty Fresh ink.

Step 7: After inking the cake, ink the cake pedestal under the cake with Sidewalk Chalk ink.

Step 8: Next, use Hot Mess Lunar Paste to apply the frosting using the Cake Maker stencil.

Step 9: Once paste has dried, use a detail blending tool to ink a candle on top of the cake using the Cake Maker stencil and Clear Skies, Shooting Star, and Guppy inks

Step 10: Use scissors to cut out the cake.

Step 11: Stamp a sentiment on front panel piece from step 2 using Jet Black archival ink.

Step 12: Glue front panel piece onto card base. Next, add foam adhesive on the back of the cake and glue on the back of the stamped image. Then, glue/tape them on the front panel piece.

Step 13: Add glossy accents on the balloon and the flame from the candle. Next, add Stardust Stickles on the stenciled background.

Step 14: To finish the card, match it with a complimentary envelope and it is ready to be sent to a loved one!

Hi! My name is Lieschen Harshbarger. I’m married to my best friend and even though we don’t have children yet, our dog Sophie fills our hearts with lots of love and joy. By day, I work for the State of Texas, but during my evenings and weekends you’ll find me in my craft room – making cards and trying out new techniques with my crafty supplies. I enjoy being creative, but mostly I have enjoyed getting to know others and learning fun new things in this wonderful crafty industry! You can see more of my crafty projects on my blog Harshgurl and Instagram at @harshgurl.