Tropical Birthday

Real red tropic

This pretty card is perfect for a special birthday. It is a great card design that can be used with a variety of papers.

Card Base: Cut Real Red 8 ½ X 11 paper in half width wise. You now have two pieces 8 ½ X 5 ½ . Fold one of the pieces in half lengthwise for your card front. The card front now measures 4 ¼ X 5 ½.

Card Mat: Cut Very Vanilla paper 4 X 5 1/4

Cut Tropical Oasis print paper 3 X 5 1/4

Cut ribbon 6 inches

Stamp birthday sentiment on lower edge of Very Vanilla card mat.

Attach Tropical Oasis print paper to upper portion of Very Vanilla card mat.

Wrap ribbon around card front, wrapping ribbon to back of card. Attach with adhesive of your choice.

Attach completed card front to Real Red card base.

If you want to cover your envelope flap to match your card, you can find directions here: http://www.scrappinwithjoni.com/blogs/covering-your-envelope-flap