Eyelet Outlet Flamingo Brads are flocking together for this fun and colorful all-occasion card. They're paired with Sun and Cloud Brads, a Tall Palm Tree and a bright and bouncy background of Pink Dot Washi Tape. The perfect card to welcome Summer!
First, for the striking frame, I used Foil Washi Tape - Silver Stars Tape. The trick here is to lay strips of the washi tape onto white cardstock before running it through the die. The result? A perfectly shimmering silver frame with crisp white stars that truly pops!
Next, I tackled the inner panels with the same technique. For the larger sections, I covered white cardstock with strips of the lovely Flower Washi and Strawberry Washi. The bright red and white polka dot panels were created in the exact same way, using the adorable Red/White Dot Washi Tape. This method allows you to transform plain cardstock into custom patterned paper, giving your project a truly unique look.
Since this is a birthday celebration, I cut a "Happy Birthday" sentiment from cardstock and added two elegant Rose Brads on each end as a delightful accent. To complete the festive scene, I cut a simple circle and adorned it with three bright Balloon Brads. I used green and yellow baker's twine to create "strings" for each balloon, running them behind the birthday sentiment. A small green and white ribbon bow at the base of the strings added a final touch of charm.
This card was incredibly fun to make, proving how you can use a basic die and washi tapes to achieve a genuinely one-of-a-kind result. I highly encourage you to give this technique a try! Eyelet Outlet boasts hundreds of washi tape patterns, so I'm confident you'll find the perfect design to fit any theme you can imagine and the perfect brads to go along with it.
The new Eyelet Outlet Card Suit Brads are beautiful and useful; to prove it, here's a PAIR of entirely SUIT-able cards!
For "You're Kind of a Big Deal" the sentiment is printed in a free font called Dear Sunshine. The Card Suit Brads are placed in a square configuration and the background is a panel filled with neatly lined-up strips of Playing Card Washi.
All of the new Summer 2025 brad releases are available in the EO Online Store; plus the EO Booth will be traveling to Trade Shows all summer long; check the Schedule to find out when we're visiting in YOUR town!
Get ready to smile, because today I'm sharing a handmade birthday card featuring the new and utterly adorable dancing Hippo Brads! This pair of whimsical hippos are guaranteed to bring a dose of joy to any celebration.
I decided to create a square fancy fold card for this special occasion. What makes this fold unique is a middle panel that holds the upper and lower folds neatly shut until opened. This simple design adds an extra layer of surprise when the card is opened!
The stars of this party are, of course, the dancing hippos! I positioned them on the center panel, ready to celebrate. And what's a party without balloons? These happy hippos are holding onto three cheerful Balloon Brads, adding to the festive atmosphere.
Just above the playful "Hippo-Party-Mus" sentiment, you'll spot two charming Gift Brads, perfect for setting the birthday mood. To really light up the scene, I created a fun string of "party lights" using 8mm Cut Jewels in three vibrant colors. They add just the right amount of sparkle!
This card was so much fun to put together, and I hope it sparks some creative joy for your next birthday project. The new Hippo Brads are truly a delight to work with!
The brand-new Eyelet Outlet Camper Brads are as adorable as they are inspiring. Where will you take them? This one is off to the mountains, under some Cloud Tape with Sun and Cloud Brads, surrounded by Pine Trees and framed with Wood Washi.
All of the new Summer 2025 Eyelet Outlet brad releases are now available in the EO Store; plus the EO Booth will be visiting Trade Shows all summer; check the Schedule to find out when we'll be in YOUR town!
Father's Day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the amazing dads in our lives. This year, I decided to whisk Dad away to a relaxing beach scene with a handmade card that's as fun as a day by the ocean!
To create this tranquil getaway, I stamped the perfect sandy beach, calm water, a comfy chair, a colorful umbrella, and graceful palm trees. It really set the stage for a day of relaxation!
No beach scene is complete without the perfect accessories, and that's where Eyelet Outlet brads come in! I decorated the card with a variety of fun shapes: a cheerful Sun Brad, red Star Brad, a charming Boat Brad, cool Sunglass Brad, laid-back Flip Flop Brads, and a handy Cooler Brad. These little details bring the whole scene to life.
The sentiment truly captures the relaxed vibe: "Happy Father's Day! May your cooler stay full and your feet stay sand-free (mostly)." It's a playful wish for a perfect day.
I hope this card inspires you to create your own personalized beachy tribute for Father's Day!
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Father's Day is nearly here, so luckily Eyelet Outlet has everything you need to make an awesome card for Dad. This one features: Saw and Tool Box Brads plus Tool Brads flank the sentiment; Screw Brads adorn the corners; while Wood Washi and Tape Measure Washi panels make the perfect masculine background.
Just when you think they can't be outdone, Eyelet Outlet ups their "game" with Card Suit Brads! There are so many card ideas that can incorporate these.
For my first time out of the gate, I decided to create a large square card with an overhanging circle and a reference to lady luck. The cream image is a cut vinyl decal that I applied to black cardstock. Then I added the four Card Suit Brads, and decorated it further with clear and blue Stippled Jewel Brads and Gold Glitter Enamel Dots. It's a winner!
It's that time of year when kids (and adults!) are graduating, and luckily Eyelet Outlet has the perfect brads to make easy, adorable cards! Print a sentiment in a fun typewriter font, affix a Graduation Hat and a colorful Sunglass Brad to a stamped sun, attach it to a background of Cloud Tape, add a cloud from the Sun and Cloud set, a Heart Brad and the rainbow from our Unicorn and Rainbow set et voila... the future's so bright, you gotta wear shades!
I've been absolutely loving the latest brad release, especially since I come from a big camping family! You can imagine my excitement when I saw the Camper Brads were included – they're just perfect!
These brads are incredibly easy to work with. For this card, I created a serene beach background using ink and cardstock. To set the scene, I started with a cozy bonfire, adding the "fire" element from the Camping Brads set (not to be confused with the Camper Brads!). I also included Palm Tree Brads, a Seagull Brad, and even a Birthday Bubble Brad to complete the look.
If you or someone special in your life enjoys the great outdoors, you'll have so much fun finding creative ways to incorporate these new Camper Brads into your crafting. They add such a charming touch to any project!
The adorable brand new Eyelet Outlet Hippo Brads are dancing for joy! And who can blame them, when they are the co-stars of a fun birthday card which also features Cupcake Swirl Brads and Pink Dot Tape!
Ready to snag these new favorites? Head over to eyeletoutlet.com now!
