Industrial Birthday Card with the Gears and Textures Bundle

If you’re looking for a birthday card that feels a little edgy, a little modern, and still totally handmade, this one checks all the boxes. I love mixing textures, layers, and subtle shine, and the new Gears and Textures bundle makes that so easy to do! This card is a little more masculine without feeling cold or stiff, which can be tricky but so worth it when it comes together like this!

This birthday card features the brand new Gears and Textures bundle from Stampin’ Up!, paired with the Fabulous Sayings stamp set for both the main sentiment and the subtle background stamping. Fabulous Sayings is the January 2026 Product of the Month, which means it’s free with a $75 or more order in my online store while supplies last – it’s a goody so make sure you grab it soon!

The card base is Basic Gray, layered with Basic Gray Two Tone cardstock embossed using the Lovely Stripes 3D Embossing Folder for added texture. The focal panel is Smoky Slate cardstock, stamped with stripe images in Basic Gray ink and the “hooray” sentiment stamped off in Smoky Slate for a soft, layered look. A little splatter from a dark Basic Black Stampin’ Blend adds just a little extra!

The “happy birthday” sentiment is heat embossed in white on Lost Lagoon cardstock, giving it a crisp pop against all the neutral tones. The gears are die cut from Silver Foil for a subtle shine, and the card is finished with Shades of Green Hexagon embellishments to tie everything together.

When working with lots of texture and neutral colors, adding a small pop of shine — like foil or heat embossing — helps keep the design from feeling flat while still staying clean and modern.

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!

GEARS + TEXTURES CLASS TO GO:

When you spend at least $50 in my online store (before tax and shipping and after applying any stampin’ rewards) from January 17 – 23, 2026, I will send you this week’s Class to Go packet for FREE! The packets will include 3 card kits (1 of each design). Packets will ship on January 27.

GEARS + TEXTURES TUTORIAL YOUTUBE VIDEO:

Watch this week’s card class on YouTube on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 5p central time (or catch the replay). Don’t forget to join me live on YouTube every Tuesday at 5p central!

SUPPLIES USED ON THIS PROJECT:

If you love versatile sentiments you can use year-round, don’t forget that Fabulous Sayings is free this month with a $75 or more order while supplies last. It’s one of those stamp sets you’ll reach for again and again, and I hope you’ll grab it before it’s gone!

Gears & Textures Bundle (English)

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Fabulous Sayings Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic Gray 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Two Tone Cardstock

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Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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

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Silver 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Foil Sheets

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Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

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Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

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Basic Black Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Versamark Pad

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Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

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Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

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Lovely Stripes 3 D Embossing Folder

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Shades Of Green Hexagons

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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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Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

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