Hey crafty friends!
Today I’m sharing a soft and elegant birthday card that brings all the spring vibes, featuring some favorite products from Crafty Meraki. This card showcases the gorgeous Whimsical Magnolias Press Plate and coordinating dies, all beautifully colored with Copic Markers, layered over a dreamy die-cut background.
Let’s Talk Florals
The star of the show is the Whimsical Magnolias — these blooms are a floral dream! I used the Press Plate for crisp, letterpress-style detailing, then colored the magnolias in rich pinks with a pop of deep magenta and violet, using my trusty Copic Markers. The coordinating die made it a breeze to cut them out cleanly and arrange them around the sentiment.
Soft & Sophisticated Background
To add texture and dimension without overwhelming the florals, I die-cut the background using the Fern Lattice die in a soft blush cardstock. The stitched leaf-like pattern brings a subtle, elegant texture that pairs beautifully with the organic shapes of the flowers.
To ground the sentiment, I used the Background A2 Frame dies to create a horizontal band across the card. This helps draw your eye to the “Happy Birthday” greeting and adds a lovely layered touch.
Final Details
The sentiment itself is stamped on a smooth oval and popped up slightly for dimension. A little foam adhesive goes a long way to give that finishing touch! I kept embellishments minimal so the flowers could take center stage.
A Perfect Birthday Bloom
This design would work beautifully for a variety of occasions—just swap the sentiment and you’ve got a card for weddings, anniversaries, or even a thinking-of-you moment. The combination of crisp floral details and soft, textured background makes this card truly timeless.
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope this project inspires you to pull out your Crafty Meraki goodies and get creative with your floral cards.
Until next time,
~ Ally ~
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