Thursday, June 27, 2013

Paper Straw Birthday Candle Card


Hi all! Kristina here with another card using the July 2013 Card Kit. :)

Today I used the paper straws from the kit to create birthday candles. To make it a bit more going-through-the-mail friendly, I flattened the straws in my Big Shot machine. Running them through a die cutting machine flattens them extremely well, but the straws still have a bit of dimension to them. Such a fun look!

I also used "happy" from the Oh Happy Day die and one of the stamps from the stamp set in the kit, Cupcake Party.

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44 comments:

  1. JaneenJune 27, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    What a ca-utte card.

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  2. Loly BordaJune 27, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Cute and goes perfect for male or female! TFS

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  3. Carol McCreadyJune 27, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Great card and video. Can't wait for
    my kit.

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  4. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    I really like this updated version of a similar one you did with the paper straws. That's a great idea and provides just that extra bit of dimension to them.

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  5. PatJune 27, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    This is adorable! LOVED it!

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  6. Deb LorenceJune 27, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    Awesome card Kristina! Love the candles made from straws!

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  7. JenJune 27, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Thank you for this video!!! I have been wondering how to use those straws! I love this!!!

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  8. Robin CooperJune 27, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Great idea for the straws! I'm not really a crafter as much as a card maker and was wondering what a person would do with those straws! Now I know! Thanks for another great video!

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  9. TonaJune 27, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    Love the use of the straws for candles!

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  10. cissiJune 27, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Really fun card!

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  11. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    I just love this card with the 3D candles. So cute, Kristina.

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  12. PamJune 27, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Sweet card! Great idea to flatten the straws a little.

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  13. maureenJune 27, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    What Kristina, no glitter on the flames? thanks for sharing

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  14. BarbaraJune 27, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    What a cute and clever card!!!! I think I will have to use the straw candles idea on a card for my great nephew, who will be 9 soon. Thanks! I was looking for some inspiration for his card!

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  15. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    what a great idea for the candles!

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  16. MarianneJune 27, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    What agreat way to use those straws. Love your card!

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  17. RobinJune 27, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Love this card. It's super cute. All the elements work so well together. TFS

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  18. Lisa - papergraceJune 27, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Fabulous card! I've never been into the whole straw fad, but I really enjoyed what Kristina did with them. Very original and a great result. ♥

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  19. LindaJune 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Wish I thought of this! Love your card!

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  20. Lynne in NIJune 27, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Cool card! I LOVE your birthday candles :)

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  21. DebbieC.June 27, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Such a cute birthday card and cool candles, I love that Happy die.

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  22. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    I never have any idea what to do with the straws. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  23. Katie Ann BrooksJune 27, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Stunning card! Love the straws as candles!

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  24. Wendance DesignsJune 27, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    So cute! How did you know it was my birthday, today? Lol! Love it.

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  25. UnknownJune 27, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    What a great card Kristina. I love the straws in which you turned into candles. What a wonderful idea.

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  26. Marcie LovettJune 27, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    So cheerful, Kristina! I never know what to do with the straws - I love that idea.

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  27. Cindy C.June 27, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    How cute and fun!! Such clever idea to use the straws for candles!

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  28. slbt17June 27, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    great card!
    Sandra ltb

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  29. LauraJane:)June 28, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Always wondered how to use those straws!

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  30. cmJune 28, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Great card - and such a clever use of straws! Brilliant! Thanks for sharing!
    c

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  31. Kristie GouletJune 28, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Great card! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. AnonymousJune 28, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    cute idea to use the straws as candles.

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  33. Noelle ReeseJune 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    I totally love this card!

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  34. Sheri GilsonJune 28, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Super cute birthday cards! Love how yo created the candles out of the straws...will have to give this a try! Thanks so much for the fun inspiration!

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  35. ScrapycandyJune 28, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    I really like this card. The 3 dimension and the colors and the motifs. Just terrific!

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  36. momkerchieJune 28, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Love the dimension of your card and great idea with the straws

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  37. Mendi YoshikawaJune 28, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Such a great idea to run the straws through the diecutting machine. Love the card! Every bit as cute as the original! :)

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  38. Jean BullockJune 28, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    You are a genius. What a great idea.

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  39. Lynn. G.June 28, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Gee, I so love to learn from you guys. You are all AWESOME teachers. Thank you so much for sharing. Nicely done. I love the candles. I love the whole cards.

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  40. DianeJune 29, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    Very cute and creative!!

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  41. ionabunnyJune 29, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    What a great idea. Great card

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  42. IrisJune 29, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    This is so cute.

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  43. UnknownJuly 5, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    This is so cute...love it! TFS

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  44. LezlyeJuly 7, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    oh my I made something similar but mine had to be firecrackers. :)

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