Cake Day Birthday Card + A Sneak Peek at the Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder

After weeks of Christmas cards, treats, and tags… my birthday card stash was looking a little sad. Anyone else? 😂 This card was my official “back to birthdays” project, and it felt so good to ink up something non-holiday again. I pulled out the Cake Day bundle and paired it with a brand new embossing folder that’s coming soon and ohhhh it’s a good one!

This birthday card features the Cake Day bundle, which is such a go-to for quick, cheerful birthday projects. The focal point keeps things clean and classic, letting the cake image really shine.

The background texture comes from the Lovely Stripes 3D embossing folder, which adds subtle interest without stealing the spotlight. This folder is part of the January release and will be available starting January 6, 2026. I love how it gives just enough texture to elevate a simple layout while still keeping the card easy to mass-produce for your stash.

When you’re rebuilding your birthday card stash, stick with one main bundle and change up textures instead of layouts. Embossing folders like Lovely Stripes are perfect for this because they add variety without adding extra steps or supplies.

The full supply list for this card can be found further down on this blog post. You can also see the video link and the class information below!

CAKE DAY CLASS TO GO:

This week’s featured set is the Cake Day bundle and you can watch this week’s class on YouTube on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5p CDT (or catch the replay).

When you spend at least $50 in my online store (before tax and shipping and after any rewards) from December 13 – 19, 2025, I will send you this week’s Class to Go packet for FREE! The packets will include 4 Card Kits (1 of each design). Packets will ship on December 23.

SUPPLIES USED ON THIS PROJECT:

If your birthday card stash took a hit during Christmas crafting too, the Cake Day bundle is a great one to reach for. Keep an eye out for the Lovely Stripes embossing folder when it releases on January 6, 2026!

Cake Day Bundle (English)

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Basic Beige 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Lemon Lolly 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

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Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

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Rainbow Adhesive Backed Dots

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Take Your Pick

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Stampin' Seal

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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