Year-Round Card Magic: Transforming Christmas Bulbs into Birthday Candles (Video)

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Are you looking to add a touch of birthday brightness to your crafting repertoire?

If you thought the Merry & Bright Stamp Set by Stampin’ Up! was reserved solely for the holiday season, think again! For today’s project, we’re diving into the creative world of year-round radiance. Join us as we transform the charming Christmas bulbs into delightful Birthday candles, and discover how this stamp set can bring birthday bliss to your card-making endeavors, any time of the year.

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Simply by stamping the nostalgic Christmas bulb upside down, we have transformed the bulbs into celebratory birthday candles! The star adds the perfect “flame” to our celebration don’t you think?

Now that you’ve seen how a little creativity can transform Christmas bulbs into Birthday candles, let your imagination run wild. Experiment with different colors, layouts, and combinations, and create a collection of versatile birthday cards for every season.

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With the Merry & Bright Stamp Set, the possibilities are endless. Light up birthdays and celebrations throughout the year with these charming “candles”, and let your creativity shine brightly.

Remember, the beauty of crafting lies in its versatility. And this simple yet striking alteration showcases just how easily a festive set can be adapted to suit any occasion. So go ahead, grab your Merry & Bright Stamp Set, and let’s start spreading the birthday bliss, one card at a time!

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If you love today’s project, you will not want to miss our October 2023 Cultivated Creativity DIY Papercrafting Kit where we are featuring the Merry & Bright Stamp & Die Bundle! Whether you’re a beginner or advanced paper crafter, our monthly kits will widen your paper crafting abilities, teach you new skills, save you time and give you plenty of one-of-a-kind projects.  See full details and register HERE. Hurry, Registration closes October 20, 2023 while supplies last!

Project Layers (Imperial):

  • 8-1/2” x 5-1/2” Scored at 1-1/4” & 4-1/4” Thick Basic White CS
  • 2-3/4” x 5-1/4” DSP
  • 1” x 5-1/4” DSP
  • 1-1/2” x 5-1/4” Coordinating CS-emboss
  • 3” x 3” Basic White CS- die cut
  • Scrap Basic White CS – stamp/fussy cut
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I have created a printable recipe with the complete supply list and cut dimensions for you. Simple click the button below to access the printable file.

Print Project Recipe

Want to give this one a try? I showed how to create this fewstive project in my Tuesday YouTube LIVE. Watch the video replay below and be sure to leave me a comment to let me know which of the variations I showed you like best.

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Wasn’t that super easy? Did this spark new ideas for your next project? Tell me in the comments below the post.

Don’t forget to join me for some LIVE papercrafting every Tuesday at 12:30PM ET on my YouTube Channel where we will play with some new goodies from the current Catalogs! Jump on over and follow me now. Looking forward to seeing you and your crafty friends for our next LIVE papercrafting class!

Hope You Enjoy,
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Shopping List 

Merry & Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)
Throughout The Year Cling Stamp Set (English)
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
Brights 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Merry Bold & Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad
Blueberry Bushel Classic Stampin' Pad
Iridescent Adhesive Backed Discs
Tinsel Gems Four Pack
[161623] alternate
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Stampin' Dimensionals
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Lost your creative Mojo? We are here for you…

The Maker’s Mojo Creative Team is pleased to present our latest event and collaboration! We’re so excited to help you find your creative mojo through multiple stamping presentations at our upcoming online global event! Whether you create on your own or teach others, you are sure to find a little paper magic. See the event details and register HERE

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It’s time for my 12 weeks of Holidays project ideas! I am excited to share seasonal sets of projects with you each Wednesday for 12 weeks that I hope will inspire you to create! These ideas are Exclusive to my email subscribers, so if you want to see them all, be sure to subscribe to my list HERE.

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Make Time to Create—Without Having to Plan It All First

You love making beautiful cards. But sometimes the hardest part isn’t the creating—it’s finding the time, choosing a project, gathering all the right supplies, cutting everything and figuring out where to begin.

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A Little Winter Wonder. A Lot of Creative Joy.

November’s creative escape features the Winter Adventures Bundle from Stampin’ Up!, with beautiful winter-inspired projects that bring soft textures, thoughtful layers, and a little sparkle together.

We’ll create 4 handmade cards + 1 giftable project, including an easy Z-fold. You’ll discover creative ways to use mulberry paper, add soft, feathery edges, and build beautiful dimension with simple design choices—ideas you can carry into your own crafting long after winter.

Everything is thoughtfully designed and much of the prep work is already done for you, so you can spend less time figuring out what to make and more time enjoying the creative process and making each project your own.

Registration: October 21–November 20, 2026
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Whether you’re looking to save on the products you already love, be the first to see new releases, or simply become part of a welcoming creative community, becoming a Diemond might be exactly what you’re looking for.

And October is an especially fun time to join!

Join October 6–31 and you’ll receive $50 in Stampin’ Rewards in your Stampin’ Up! account immediately after signing up. Those rewards are yours to use within three months of joining.

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Questions? I’d love to help! wendy@creativeleeyours.com

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OTHER IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION:

  • Join my Stampin’ Up!® Diemonds team and get the awesome customizable starter kit HERE. It’s the best bundle ever!
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