A Birthday Fit for a King

While Mom is visiting, we’ve got a lot on our plates. I’ve jumped back into work in the afternoons, and we’re celebrating two birthdays – Jeremiah’s (from April) and Mom’s (from January). It’s a full and happy house!

This card isn’t for either of them… but honestly, it would have been perfect for both. I guess you could say this birthday card is fit for a King. See what I did there?!

Here’s the birthday card I made with the Caring Animals stamp set and Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper:

How adorable is this lion, tucking in the birthday wishes?! I couldn’t resist pulling out my Golden Glow Stampin’ Blends along with some coordinating papers to give him a proper royal backdrop.

Here’s a look at the Caring Animals stamp set, coming soon in the May–August 2026 Catalog:

I stamped the lion with Basic Black Hybrid Ink (another upcoming favorite!), and once it was completely dry, I brought him to life with a mix of Golden Glow, Crumb Cake, and Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends. His festive party hat is colored with Crisp Cantaloupe Stampin’ Blends – such a fun pop of color!

The patterned papers behind this royal celebrator come from the 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper. One of my favorite updates this year is that these color family papers are now 12″ x 12″. And the patterns are excellent!

Here’s a peek at the 2026–2028 In Color Painted Patterns pages:

It just made sense to give this lion a Golden Glow mane. I didn’t overthink it – I just started coloring, and it came together beautifully. Pairing it with a Crumb Cake body and tail gave such a soft, cohesive look.

To finish the card, I added a trio of banners along the side of the focal panel using the Stylish Shapes Dies. This little detail adds movement and gives the eye a place to travel – plus, it gives me an excuse to give you a closer look at the lion’s tail:

This card features two of the new In Colors – Golden Glow and Crisp Cantaloupe. I truly couldn’t be more excited about this collection. They’re bright, happy and perfectly versatile.

Want to explore more with these new colors? Be sure to check out these posts:

• Meet Stampin’ Up!’s 2026-2028 In Colors – My First Look & Favorites
• 20 Gorgeous Color Combinations with Stampin’ Up!’s 2026-2028 In Colors

If you’re ready to stock your shelves with these new goodies as soon as they go live, click on the image below:

Last Thoughts

Sometimes the simplest ideas – a cute image, a strong color combo, and a few thoughtful details – can come together to create something really special.

And let’s be honest… that lion is doing a lot of the heavy lifting here.

Products

Stamps: Caring Animals  Papers: 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper, Golden Glow, Crumb Cake  Inks: Basic Black Hybrid Ink, Stampin’ Blends (Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink)  Accessories: Stylish Shapes Dies, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

Product Shares for the New Catalog

Stampin’ Up!’s new catalog launches May 5. There are so many great, new products in the new book, and I’m offering you product shares so you can have a little bit of everything. Papers, swatch books, ribbons, embellishments and more! To learn more, click on the image below: The last time to sign up is May 4 at noon. Don’t miss out! ♥

In Color Bundles – Order Today

I’ve shared a look at Stampin’ Up!’s new In Colors (they are glorious!) and am offering In Color Bundles to allow you to pick up all the goodies all at once at a discount. Does it get any better than that? To see my offering and sign up, click on the image below:

April’s Product of the Month

When you place a $75 order (before shipping and taxes) in April, you can select the new Product of the Month for just $5. Here’s a look at this incredible die:

Last Chance Sale

The Last Chance listing includes MANY products at great discounts. Take a moment to check out the products included in this sale – it’s been very popular with my customers. To shop the Last Chance Sale, click on the image below: