The Magic of Birthdays (and a Little Crafting WOW!)

The February Blog Hop theme is “Birthdays,” and aren’t birthdays a great big deal? They’re like our own personal New Year’s celebration—minus the awkward countdown and questionable resolutions. Besides the obvious (presents and dessert), birthdays give us a chance to celebrate life, appreciate our loved ones, and reflect on another trip around the sun. Plus, let’s be honest, cake just tastes better on your birthday!

Nothing says “you matter” quite like a handcrafted birthday card, and the Wildflower Birthday Suite Collection is just the thing to make them extra special. This collection is packed with everything you need—Birthday Celebration Stamp Set, Birthday Celebration Dies, Gold Open Weave Trim, and Party Dots Embellishments. But the real showstopper is the Wildflower Birthday 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper, with gold accents that add instant WOW to your projects.

But wait—there’s more! The DSP pack included in the Suite Collection includes two full pages of precut ephemera, making it easier than ever to create stunning cards and party projects without the extra fussy cutting. The shimmer, the elegance—it’s the kind of sparkle that takes your crafting from pretty to jaw-dropping fabulous in no time!

Whether you’re making a heartfelt card or fancy birthday invitations, this suite makes crafting a party in itself. And let’s be real—getting a handmade card this spectacular—that’s a birthday wish come true!

Wildflower Birthday Card Projects

Wildflower Birthday Scrapbook Project

Wildflower Birthday Video Tutorial

Check out Christie Crafts on YouTube for a step-by-step tutorial on creating this birthday card! In the video, I walk you through the entire process and showcase all the amazing products in the Wildflower Birthday Suite Collection plus share my favorite crafting tips and tricks along the way. You’ll see just how quick, fun, and easy these projects come together. Don’t miss out—head over to the channel and get inspired to start crafting today!

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Thanks for stopping by. I hope these projects inspire your creativity and you can incorporate these ideas and techniques in making your own handcrafted birthday cards! Make sure to Subscribe to my weekly newsletter for more crafting news and inspiration. If you have any questions about these projects, different techniques or ideas for paper crafting feel free to leave a comment below or reach out via email to christie.king@gmail.com. I would love to hear your thoughts. Happy crafting!

💌 Christie Crafts cards are available at Baxter’s Mercantile, downtown Columbia, TN, designs vary.


Click the Next button to see another fabulous “Birthday” project!

This month’s blog entries are from:

  1. Tara Carpenter
  2. Karen Finkle
  3. Terry Lynn Bright
  4. Christie King <- You are here!
  5. Mary Deatherage
  6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  7. Akiko Sudano
  8. Karen Ksenzakovic
  9. Amy Koenders

Sale-A-Bration is Happening NOW!

The Best Time of the Year Is Here! — Get ready for amazing savings and fabulous freebies you won’t want to miss! Now through Feb. 28th, every $60 order earns you FREE PRODUCTS, including stamp sets, patterned paper, embellishments, and more.

And, if you’ve been thinking about becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, then there’s no better time than right now during Sale-A-Bration! When you join by February 28, 2025, you can choose between two fabulous offers:

Choice 1: Get $125 worth of product PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortment packs AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set (an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers). That’s a $216 value for just $99!

Choice 2: Get $125 worth of product PLUS an extra $30 worth of product when you join Stampin’ Up! That’s a $155 value for just $99!

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at christie.king@gmail.com, or check out more about the benefits of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator [HERE].

5 responses to “The Magic of Birthdays (and a Little Crafting WOW!)”

  1. Karen Ksenzakovic Avatar

    Beautiful collection of cards and scrapbook pages Christie 🙂

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  2. stampwithamyk Avatar

    Wow!! So many amazing projects! That paper pack is the best…so many ways to use it all! 🙂

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  3. Akiko Sudano Avatar

    Gorgeous cards – Love them all!! 😊

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  4. stampin'tales Avatar

    You are going all in! What a beautiful set of birthdays cards! Love it all!🤗

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Welcome to Christie Crafts!

Hi, I’m Christie—lover of all things crafty! I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember, but my heart is especially in paper crafts, cardmaking, and scrapbooking. For the past two years, I’ve been a proud Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, using their high-quality products to make crafting both easy and fun.

You can find my handmade greeting cards at Baxter’s Mercantile in downtown Columbia, Tennessee, my beautiful home town!

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