Tower Pillar Card inspired by Sam Calcott made using:- Crealies Cardz dies numbers dies and unbranded Layaered alphabet and sentiment dies.- craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

Another ‘Golden Girl’ 50th Birthday

by Craftybabs // May 16, 2026 // No Comments

My Nephew’s wife was celebrating her 50th birthday so it called for a special card. I chose to make a ‘Tower Pillar Card’ inspired by Sam Calcott, after watching her on youtube. The card base doesn’t require any dies to... Continue reading →

8″ x 8″ 60th Birthday Spinner card made using various dies including; Sizzix Bigz Sassy Serif Numbers dies, Tattered lace Essentials nesting circles dies and Crealies DOUBLE STITCH Die Set No.33 CIRCLE Cutting Dies XXL33 , Sizzix Thinlits Elle Alphabet Upper case, lower case & Numbers dies, Background inked through stencil with various shades of Blue Tim Holtz distress inks.- craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

Two For One – Fourth 60th Birthday Card Plus a 50th

by Craftybabs // May 15, 2026 // No Comments

This is last of four cards for the same recipient. Whilst making this I needed to make a 50th birthday card for my nephew. I figured if I made both cards the same it would save some time. I chose... Continue reading →

Two ‘Fore’ One – Third 60th Birthday Card

by Craftybabs // May 14, 2026 // No Comments

This is the third of four cards for the same recipient. The theme is golf again so I chose the box easel style of card using different dies to ensure that the didn’t look the same. I love this style... Continue reading →

The Second Of ‘Fore’ 60th Birthday Cards

by Craftybabs // May 13, 2026 // No Comments

This is the second of four cards I was asked to make for the same recipient. This one reflects another of the recipient’s favourite pass time of golf. For ths card I chose the landscape double ‘Z’ fold card. I... Continue reading →

Extra Large, Football themed Landscape Pop Up Box 60th birthday Card made using: the Spellbinders S4-1294 Athletic Apparel Die Set, Spellbinders nestabilities stars dies, Provo Craft Cuttlebug Die Embossing Sports Balls Disney, Creative Crafts layered 'Happy Birthday ' sentiment die and Crealies Cardz dies numbers.- craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

First Of Four For a Special 60th Birthday

by Craftybabs // May 12, 2026 // No Comments

I was asked to make four cards for the same recipient who was celebrating his 60th birthday. It’s always a challenge when doing multiple cards for the same recipient to ensure that all of the cards are relevant but very... Continue reading →

Showstopper Birthday card made using various dies including:- Made To Surprise 5x7 Tentfold Showstopper card die set, Apple Blossom beer glass, bottle and bottle opener dies from the Drinks Trolley collection, iCraft cheers and Happy Birthday sentiment dies, Tattered lace Shot glass die and Craft Buddy Upper case Nested Alphabet dies.- craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

Cheers & Beers For The Landlady & Her Hubby

by Craftybabs // May 11, 2026 // No Comments

Our local pub Landlady and her hubby celebrate their birthdays just a month apart. Paul is a mechanic and so ‘Cars’ had to be the theme for his Showstopper card made using Made To surprise Showstopper 3 Double concertina Gatefold... Continue reading →

Tower Pillar Card inspired by Sam Calcott made using :-Studio Light MIssees Man Die and stamp set, iCraft cheers sentiment die and Sizzix Fabulous Family Names Thinlits Die Set 13pc by Debi Potter - craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

3 Cheers For The Brother-In-Law

by Craftybabs // May 10, 2026 // No Comments

I love trying out new card folds and often scour the internet, pinterest and socail media for new ideas. There are many talented crafters out there who very generously share their ideas. One of my favourites is Sam Calcott. This... Continue reading →

Pop Up Box birthday cards made for twins Using various dies including: Spellbinders nested star dies, Sizzix thinlits Happy Birthday sentiment dies, Sizzix Fabulous Family Names Thinlits Die Set 13pc by Debi Potter, Sizzix thinlits Fabulous Birthday Numbers by Debi Potter, and Creative Expressions Dies Phill Martin Scribbled Collection alphabet dies. - craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

Two x 30 = Pop Up Box Superstars

by Craftybabs // May 9, 2026 // No Comments

My friend’s twin sons were celebrating their 30th birthdays and she asked me to make two pop up box cards for them. This design is an oldie but goodie, lots of impact and clear bright colours which just happen to... Continue reading →

Simple male Golf themed birthday card. Made using the Spellbinders Beveled Happy Birthday Card front 3D embossing folder, unbranded nested stitched rectangle dies for the frame and Lea-bilities Dies - Golf Bag & Clubs- craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

Fore You – Clean & Simple

by Craftybabs // May 8, 2026 // No Comments

Male cards often have us card makers in a quandry. this card was for my brother in law and gives a clean and simple look whilst still highlighting one of his favourite hobbies. I just love the 3D embossing folder... Continue reading →

Hat Easel Card extra Special 60th Birthday Celebration card made using Card Making Magic Circular Box & Card Builder Die Set plus some additional circular dies, Hunky dory Moonstone sentiment dies and Sizzix Fruit Smoothie Sizzlits alphabet die set for numbers.- craftybabscreativecrafts.co.uk

Hats Off To You – On Your 60th Birthday

by Craftybabs // May 7, 2026 // No Comments

This is a labour of love to create, it takes tons of card stock but the finished card is well worth the effort. My sister asked me to make this for one of her oldest friends to celebrate a very... Continue reading →

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