Make It Monday Birthday Card

Hello all!  Polly Robin here with another birthday card I thought I’d share with you.  I needed to make a card for my niece.  She is all about the color pink and loves fancy cakes, so I knew the kit Eat Cake by Valorie Wibbens would be a perfect choice!

I created a mockup of what I wanted in Photoshop and came up with this design:

I printed out my patterned paper and cut out 5 rectangles from black and white cardstock as well as the pink birthday cake paper.  I used the following measurements as shown here:

Next, I used my Scan N Cut cutting machine to cut out the sentiment and the birthday cake itself.  You’ll notice that I cut out two extra cake shapes in addition to the actual element so that I could stack them behind my cake.  Stacking is the best way to get even dimension and doesn’t get smooshed in the mail!

After this, it was easy to just assemble my card.  I did add a tiny bit of bling and some foam tape behind the cake panel just to add some interest, but overall, my card is simple and more importantly, finished!

Thanks for checking out my process and I hope this card inspires you to make one as well.

I’m all about memory-keeping that feels meaningful and fun—whether it’s a pocket page, a hybrid card, or a layout packed with photos. My style leans toward hybrid, pockets, and multi-photo storytelling. I love pulling inspiration from the colors and elements in digital kits, letting them guide the feel of a layout. When I’m making cards, I always think about the person I’m creating for and make sure it reflects what they love.

Templates were a huge help when I was starting out, and honestly, they still are. They save time and make it easier to focus on the story or the design without overthinking it. I use Photoshop, Lightroom, and a steady stash of templates for digital scrapping. For hybrid projects, my favorite tools are my Misti, Epson Ecotank printer, and paper trimmer.

Outside of crafting, my favorite thing is traveling with my husband and son. Whether the three of us are off exploring another country or my son and I are backpacking through national parks, we’re usually on the move. Give me adventure over jewelry or clothes any day.

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