First birthday - Box card

Hiiii,

Ready for the 3rd card? This one is one of my favorites and a special card! My daughter's birthday is around the corner and first birthdays are always special :) So here is the box card I made for her :)

To start with, I cut the cs to the required measurements to make the box card. I then added patterned papers to the flaps that would be displayed on the front. I stuck another cs to the back to make it stand straight.

Now, for the number 1, I started with a normal print out of the number, to use as a stencil. I carefully cut the number, and attached the positive to a circle cut from the cs. I then used scrap papers to mask the image, sponged using distress inks in rainbow colors. Here is a collage of the steps during masking and coloring.

Once done, I removed the number to get a defined "1" in white space. I wanted to fill it in with 3d snow glitter, and so used the negative stencil. So that's negative masking as well :)

I gave a black outline to the number, distressed the edges of the circle and attached to another white cs with pink and black washitape background to get the outlined effect. Added a rainbow colored star 3d sticker, a micky and a heart to make it more colorful :)

I then went ahead with stamping and coloring lots of balloons using distress inks. They were fussy cut, attached to acetate/cs and added on to the box card.  I punched out stars from color papers, added glitter and a rhinestone, and added them too to the card.

I've stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment onto white cs, cut in a circle, outlined with blue 3d glitter. Attached this onto a newspaper roll and covered with a quilling strip. Also, added another washitape that features 2 cute little ducks to popup.

Then I wanted to make a banner with my daughter's name, so I fussy cut little triangles and added cute hearts with the letters from her name. Here is a close up!

I added more 3d stickers to make it attractive for my daughter :) Also, heat embossed a few candles and cupcake in gold, colored them and added :)

I used a floral stamp and repeated it on the outer side to form a background pattern. Finally, used a ribbon to cover the card :)

There goes a matching envelope as well :)

Linking the card and tag to the below contests.

1. Lulupu 4th Birthday Challenge

I've used R2 - Balloons, Patterned Paper, Washi Tape and Banners

2. Paru's Card Making Challenges - March challenge

3. Ranganjali - March contest - Watercolors
4. Peek-a-boo Designs - Challenge 4

Thanks for stopping by, hope you like my card and envelope! Do let me know your feedback.
Have a nice day :)