Have a Sweet Birthday… or Melt Trying 🍦
Listen, it’s the end of July, and if you’re anywhere near me, you’re currently experiencing a heat wave so aggressive, your popsicles are sweating. So what better time to embrace the theme of “melting joy” than with an ice cream-themed birthday card so sweet it’ll make your AC unit give up?
Feast your eyes on this delicious handmade delight that screams, "I care about you... but also I’m too sweaty to bake, so here's paper ice cream instead." You're welcome.
☕ Fueled by far too much coffee and sheer panic (because apparently Monday showed up again?), I whipped up this cute little number using some fabulous finds from Scrapbook.com — your one-stop shop for all things paper, die-cutting, and emotional crafting therapy.
What You’ll Need (besides caffeine and a sarcastic inner monologue):
This stamp set lets you throw around puns like sprinkles on a sundae.
Dies: The Sweet Scoops bundle — precision cutting without the tears (unless you run out of cardstock, then all bets are off).
Paper Pad: Who doesn’t love rainbow? This paper pad is color therapy! (we didn’t use this one today).
Brick Texture Embossing Folder
Distress Ink or Spray (shaded lilac)
"Have a Sweet Birthday" sentiment (Sweet Scoops Stamp set)
White cardstock (for base)
Foam tape & adhesive
Quick “Don’t-Sweat-It” Tutorial:
Background Check: Start with a white embossed background (brick texture optional but adorable). Think: “hipster ice cream shop on Main Street.”
Scoops Ahoy: Die cut your triple-decker ice cream cones — vanilla, lavender, and robin’s egg blue, because in this heat, traditional strawberry just looks like a mistake.
Stamp and Slap: Hit your cardstock with the “Have a Sweet Birthday” stamp — split the sentiment for extra flair and pretend it was intentional.
Layer and Pop: Foam tape is your best friend. Give that cone the 3D lift it deserves (because if we can't lift ourselves out of this heatwave, at least our cardstock can).
Finishing Touches: Splatter on some distress ink like you totally didn’t sneeze mid-spray, and add a few gems — because every birthday deserves sparkle, even if it’s just from forehead sweat.
Real Talk:
This card is sweet, fun, and about the only thing this week that didn’t melt, complain, or ghost me. Whether you're crafting for a birthday, a summer party, or just to distract yourself from the heat index, this combo of stamps, dies, and paper is hotter than the inside of my car at noon.
So, slap together your own scoop-worthy masterpiece, tag your crafty chaos, and stay tuned because next up — we’re diving under the sea. Because let’s face it, we’re all just one heatwave away from moving in with the nearest mermaid.
Until then, stay hydrated, stay creative, and for the love of maple syrup — don’t lick the card.
xo – Your Canadian Crafting Comrade (who runs on coffee and sarcasm) 🇨🇦☕🧊
