Some card designs call your name, don’t they? That’s what happened when I saw this charming Stampin’ Up! Cake Fancy card sample in the 2024-2025 Catalog. I was so taken with it that I couldn’t resist ordering the stamp set to recreate it myself. And I’m so glad I did! Today, I’m sharing all the details so you can make this sweet and simple birthday card, too.
Start with the Sentiment and Cake Stand
I began by stamping the greeting and cake stand first. Here’s why: I aligned these elements at the beginning. This gave me a solid starting point to build the rest of the design. If I had started with the cake layers, I ran the risk of misjudging the placement—either too high or too low. By setting the foundation first, everything fell into place.
Building the Layers of Deliciousness
The cake layers were stamped in a Lemon Lolly, a light yellow hue, to give a light and airy feel. This color makes the floral arrangement on top stand out beautifully. I started by stamping the largest light orange flower in Peach Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad ink. That created an anchor to stamp remaining flowers and greenery. This caught me off guard. I didn’t notice the “greenery” wasn’t green until making this sample myself. And, I love it! The color combination is simply striking.
The Perfect Finishing Touches
The Cake Fancy sample is a shaker card. I decided to keep it even more simple. Instead, I added a few enamel dots (Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots) in coordinating colors for a pop of dimension and texture. These little embellishments bring just the right amount of detail to this already cheerful design.
Make It Your Own
This card is simple enough to create multiples (I already have), yet versatile enough to change for various occasions. Switch up the cake and flower colors to suit your recipient’s personality or the season. The greeting is versatile. Whether it’s for a birthday, wedding, or anniversary, this handmade card is sure to be a hit.
The Stampin’ Up! Cake Fancy Stamp Set is just one of the fantastic products from the 2024-2025 Stampin’ Up! Catalog. Explore the limited-edition products HERE.
Cake Fancy Card Measurements
- Card Base: 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″ Peach Pie Cardstock
- White Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock
- Inside Layer: 4″ x 5-1/4″ Basic White Cardstock
Ready to recreate this delightfully yummy card too? Gather your supplies and let the crafting fun begin! If you need any of the items listed above, check out my personalized links below to shop and make your holiday cards truly magical. You’ll receive one of my Festive Words cards when you order $50 or more in products in my online store in November 2024!
Stampin’ Up! Cake Fancy Card Supplies
Your November 2024 order could win one of three prizes in my November Drawing! The first name drawn will win $50 off a Stampin’ Up! order placed with me! The second name drawn will win the Mystery Prize ($50.00 value)! The third name drawn will win one FREE month Hassle-Free Cards subscription ($4.95 value)!
One entry into my November 2024 Drawing will be given for every $35 in order totals due (before shipping and sales tax) placed in my online store, www.shopwithshelly.com, from November 1 to November 30, 2024, Mountain Time, using Hostess Code TGEDRD3X.
Very Important: If your order is $150 or more (total due before shipping and sales tax), please DO NOT apply the Hostess Code to your order. Orders of $150 or more automatically earn at least $15 in Stampin’ Rewards to spend on additional Stampin’ Up! products of your choice, including hostess-only products. Orders placed using a Hostess Code do not earn Stampin’ Rewards.
The drawing is open to those with a U.S. address. You must be 18 or older to enter, and it is void where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary. Click here for the complete set of rules and an alternative entry method.
Please get in touch with me if you have any questions or if I can be of assistance to you.
Stamping Smiles,
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Let me know in the comments if you enjoyed the DIY handmade Christmas card featuring the Stampin’ Up! Nests of Winter 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
Shelly, I love this beautiful card! The colors are lovely and I can’t wait to try this!
Thank you! A hidden gem in the back of the 24-25 Catalog.