Happy Friday! Today I’m excited to guest design for a brand new company, Flora & Fauna. They have such cute, unique designs which are worth checking out HERE.
I created a one layer card with stamped background using the Birthday stamp set. I started by stamping the birthday cake with candles image in the center of my card front with black ink. Then I trimmed out the candle image from the cake stamp with scissors.
After stamping the cakes, I filled in the gaps with macaroons and cupcakes. Then I colored the images with Copic markers. To finish off my card, I added some dots with a black marker. 
This is the same card before I added the black dots. Which card do you like better? That’s all for today. Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy crafting.
Giveaway
I’m giving away one stamp set of your choice from Flora & Fauna. Leave a comment below telling me about the first time you made a handmade card. I will announce one lucky winner on Thursday, May 4th. Good luck!
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Altenew(AN), Hero Arts(HA), and Ellen Hutson(EH). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support.
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Artist Markers Set A Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Absorber Cleaning Cloth Shop at: AZ |
 Altenew Glue Tape Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Floral And Fauna Birthday Stamp Set Shop at: SSS |
Toni
oh my gosh, my first handmade card? as a child, I recall making valentines. as an adult, I was introduced anew to cardmaking by a coworker, probably about 2002. Dang, I’m sounding ancient. LOL. THx for the opportunity to win–you know I always enjoy your work
Apr . 28 . 2017Dale Alessi
It was only about a year ago. I don’t remember what kind of card it was. Sure it was awful. Have learned a lot watching your videos. Love your style.
Apr . 28 . 2017thecircleguru
Both of the cards are beautiful May! I love the one with the extra polka dots! Fabulous coloring!
Apr . 28 . 2017Maureen McLaughlin
I cant remember the time I made my first card – it seems like a life time ago which is nearly true as I am retired. I still havent lost the thrill of buying new stamp and die sets, new inks etc and the joy it gives me when I am creating something new.
Apr . 28 . 2017Heidi
Oh, that’s like 15 years ago, can’t really remember that, but I know I know better now what I like and don’t like, found my style I guess!
Apr . 28 . 2017Elaine Cook
Your cards are so pretty but I think the dotted one really sets the designs off. I started making cards a few years ago and was hooked right away!
Apr . 28 . 2017Terry
Your cards are very gorgeous May!
Apr . 28 . 2017Lindarub
Love the card with the dots. My friend and I took a night class on making cards.
Apr . 28 . 2017sharon brand
Love your card. I think the dots finish it off. I started scrapbooking in 2005 and bought lots of paper and stickers!
Apr . 28 . 2017Then kids birthdays came up so I used those stickers!!! And now I have a room full of papers, stamps, tools, dies, Cricut,
pens,pencils, etc. etc.!!!! I haven’t bought a card for about eleven years!
Anne Green
Love the dots!
Apr . 28 . 2017First card I made was for Christmas justifying it by saying I would save so much money by making my own….NOT….thousands of dollars and 10 years later……
Pam Dunbar
Great use of the set for a background! I like the black dots added. It’s amazing what a difference just those dots make. I made my first card years ago when I got a cricut and cut some images. I have just started with stamping and am having fun learning all the techniques.
Apr . 28 . 2017Gilda (McStamper)
Love your creative card. Such pretty coloring and the dots are perfect. I first made a card around 20 years ago. My daughter gave me stamps for my birthday and I made a thank you card for her.
Apr . 28 . 2017Belinda
I like the one with the dots better. I started making cards a few years ago but am doing more this last 6 months
Apr . 28 . 2017Denise Bryant
Delightful card! I like the one with the black dots! Such cute stamps… love the cake, cupcake, and pile of macarons that you used!
Apr . 28 . 2017First time I made a stamped handmade card was a Father’s Day card for my Dad. It had a dog on it because he loved his pets, and a grassy scene with a tree. That was probably in about 1988 when I first got interested in stamping. Before that I’m sure I made handmade cards for my parents when I was in elementary school!
raggiodiluce82
Wow! Such adorable cards!!! I have always loved made handmade cards but I started using clear stamps only two years ago!!! It was love at the first sight because I loved wooden stamps when I was a child! Thanks for this lovely chance!!! <3
Apr . 28 . 2017Dee Ann Matthews
Beautiful birthday card with flowers on the cakes and a scattering of other treats!
Apr . 28 . 2017Trudie
Oh my …..it’s been quite a long time when I first got into card making. Now I can’t imagine doing anything else. Loved your card with the dots. The dots just seemed to add that little spark. Thank you for sharing.
Apr . 28 . 2017Cynthia Cole
Lovely card! The first time I made a handmade card was when I was young and my father was in the hospital.
Apr . 28 . 2017Ann K
The dots just make it come together… My first card was made using one of the embossed pieces of cardstock I made with the Cuttlebug that I bought for my daughter as a present over a year ago. I don’t think she has ever used it, while I have acquired a spare room full of card-making supplies!!
Apr . 28 . 2017joanvanc
One of my friends invited me to a Close to My Heart party in 2000. I was strictly a Scrapbooker! Make my first card at that party. Then the love of card making just grew from there. I love your style of card making and follow your log for trendy styles and inspiration.
Apr . 28 . 2017Melodie Hennig
Your cards are very colorful. I think I like the one with the dots. The dots just pop out in that card. Great card May as usual. TFS!!
Apr . 28 . 2017Laura P.
Hi May! I like the dots on your card! The Flora and Fauna sets are adorable. I *need* the hedgie in the Woodland Creatures set! First time I made a card was in 1998 and I was hooked! It was sooo simple…stamp, hand-tear a mat, put on card base and voila! Still love that card.
Apr . 28 . 2017Karen B.
Gorgeous! I was little when I made my first card
Apr . 28 . 2017I remember using construction paper and crayons!
Betty Kaldenberg
The first time I saw a blog with handmade cards I fell in love with them back in 2012.
Apr . 28 . 2017Sue LD
Very cute and colorful. I like the one with the dots better. I have made handmade cards since I was a little girl. I started using rubber stamps in 2000.
Apr . 28 . 2017