Fun with Distress Oxides for 2 Birthday Card Ideas

Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram

Today’s cards are all about fun with Distress Oxides and Unity Stamp Company boozy stamps! I’m ink blending, ink smooshing, stenciling, and stamping my way to 2 Birthday Card Ideas.

Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram

Featured Supplies

Heart of Christmas
Heart of Christmas

USC
Heart of Christmas Dies
Heart of Christmas Dies

USC
If You Were Whiskey
If You Were Whiskey

USC
If You Were Whiskey {die}
If You Were Whiskey {die}

USC
Extended Celebration
Extended Celebration

USC
Scallops & Circles Dies
Scallops & Circles Dies

USC
Scallops & Rectangles dies
Scallops & Rectangles dies

USC

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Card #1 Ink Blend

Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram

The Details

Doesn’t this card look like a party? All the vibrant colors, confetti, and sequins feel so very festive. Check out the video to see how these backgrounds were made with this Distress color blend: Prized Ribbon, Dried Marigold, and Festive Berries.

Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram

To add to the party, we need some booze! Cheers to the birthday guy or gal with the fantastic If You Were Whiskey stamp set + matching die. It could be a general congratulations card too since I added the Cheers sentiment from Heart of Christmas.

Card #2 With the Leftovers

Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram

The Details

I had some leftovers from the first card and put that ink smooshed background to work for a second card and die cut out a scalloped circle to frame the whiskey tumbler.

Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram

I added a sentiment and some stars from the Extended Celebration stamp set to send some boozy wishes.

Assemble This! Video

Watch along as I assemble this card sharing my process and tips on how this card was created.

Thanks for joining me today. I hope today’s project inspires you. If you create something, tag me – @dahlhousedesigns – on social media because I’d love to see it. Join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.

Supplies

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Heart of Christmas
Heart of Christmas

USC
Heart of Christmas Dies
Heart of Christmas Dies

USC
If You Were Whiskey
If You Were Whiskey

USC
If You Were Whiskey {die}
If You Were Whiskey {die}

USC
Extended Celebration
Extended Celebration

USC
Scallops & Circles Dies
Scallops & Circles Dies

USC
Scallops & Rectangles dies
Scallops & Rectangles dies

USC
Hammermill Cardstock 100lb
Hammermill Cardstock 100lb

AMZ
Fabriano Watercolor
Fabriano Watercolor

AMZ
Neenah 80lb Solar White
Neenah 80lb Solar White

SB | AMZ
Neenah 110lb Solar White
Neenah 110lb Solar White

SB | AMZ
Distress Ink Set #11
Distress Ink Set #11

SB
Distress Ink Set #17
Distress Ink Set #17

SB
Distress Ink Set #9
Distress Ink Set #9

SB
Prize Ribbon Oxide
Prize Ribbon Oxide

SB | SSS
Dried Marigold Oxide
Dried Marigold Oxide

SB | SSS
Festive Berries Oxide
Festive Berries Oxide

SB | SSS
Nocturne ink
Nocturne ink

SB

Most Used Tools

MISTI - Original
MISTI – Original

SB | SSS
MISTI - Original - Black
MISTI – Original – Black

SB
MISTI - Mini
MISTI – Mini

SB | SSS
White Glass Mat
White Glass Mat

SB | OTH | AMZ
Foam Roll Combo Pack
Foam Roll Combo Pack

SB
Foam Roll - 2 Inch
Foam Roll – 2 Inch

SB
Stamping Tool
Stamping Tool

SB
Grip Mat 6x6
Grip Mat 6×6

SB
Media Mat Mini
Media Mat Mini

SB | SSS
Mini Stencil Mat**
Mini Stencil Mat**

SB
Multi-Use Mat
Multi-Use Mat

SB
Cutter Bee Scissors
Cutter Bee Scissors

SB | SSS
Reverse Tweezers
Reverse Tweezers

SB
Glossy Accents
Glossy Accents

SB
Glue Bottle
Glue Bottle

SB
Connect Glue
Connect Glue

SB
Blending Brushes
Blending Brushes

AMZ
Mini Blending Brushes
Mini Blending Brushes

AMZ
Finger Blending Brushes
Finger Blending Brushes

AMZ
Jewel Picker
Jewel Picker

AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil
Rhinestone Pencil

AMZ
Post It Note Tape
Post It Note Tape

AMZ
ATG Adhesive Tape
ATG Adhesive Tape

AMZ
Big Shot
Big Shot

SB
Mini Trimmer
Mini Trimmer

SB
White Pen
White Pen

AMZ
White Gel Pens
White Gel Pens

SB | AMZ | EH
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive
Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive

AMZ
T rulers
T rulers

AMZ
1.5
1.5″ block

SB | OTH

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Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram
Create fun backgrounds using Distress Oxides and Inks that are great for birthday cards. Add some stenciling and cheer the birthday boy with clinking whiskey glasses. If You Were Whiskey and Cheers stamp by Unity Stamp Company. Join me at dahlhouse-designs.com for more card inspiration. #unitystampco #cardmaking #handmadecards #masculinecard #birthdaycardideas #birthdaycard #distressinkoxides #timholtzdistressoxides #cardmaker #cardmakingideas #cardideas #simplecards #carddesign #craftersgonnacraft #papercrafts #dahlhousedesigns #cardtutorial #cardsofinstagram

2 Comments

  1. lostinpaper

    Loving that background on a background! Brilliant designs and loving those glasses!!

    1. Lisa Arana

      Thanks so much Therese!

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