
Hello crafty friends!
I’m so excited to be part of the Alex Syberia Designs March Release Blog Hop today! This new release is packed with beautiful dies and stamps that are perfect for creating elegant and playful handmade cards.
For my project, I created a cheerful birthday card using the Chic Shoes Die Set. I absolutely love how fun and stylish these little shoes are – they’re perfect for celebratory cards, fashion lovers, and anyone who appreciates a touch of sparkle!
Be sure to hop along with all the designers for plenty of inspiration, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a gift card to the Alex Syberia Designs shop.
Why You’ll Love the Chic Shoes Die Set
The Chic Shoes Die Set is such a fun and unique addition to your crafting stash. It’s perfect for birthday cards, fashion-themed projects, or simply adding a stylish focal point to your designs.
Here are a few reasons this set is a must-have:
• Creates a bold and eye-catching focal point
• Perfect for birthday, celebration, and fashion-inspired cards
• Easy to customise with different cardstock colours
• Works beautifully with florals, textures, and embellishments
• Ideal for layering and adding dimension to your cards
I especially love how the dies allow you to build a layered shoe design that feels detailed but still comes together quickly.
Card Inspiration – Chic Birthday Shoes

For this card, I wanted to create a fun, feminine birthday design that feels celebratory and full of texture.
The pastel colour palette paired with florals and glitter accents helps the shoes really stand out while still feeling soft and elegant.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Create an A2 card base using lilac cardstock.
- Cut a slightly smaller lilac panel and adhere it to the card base using foam tape for dimension.
- Die cut the Chic Shoes from white cardstock and add a soft embossed texture to the shoe panels for extra interest.
- Cut a shadow layer for the shoes from purple cardstock and adhere the white layers on top.
- Die cut several flowers and leaves from pastel coloured cardstock and arrange them around the shoes to create a floral frame.
- Add glitter bows to the shoes for a fun and sparkly detail.
- Wrap twine vertically around the panel and tie a bow at the top for added texture.
- Splatter white paint across the background for a playful effect.
- Stamp and die cut the sentiment “Have Fun On Your Birthday” and adhere it across the centre of the shoes.
- Finish the card with sequins for extra sparkle.
This design is perfect for creating a statement focal point while keeping the rest of the card playful and celebratory.
Join the Blog Hop
Alex Syberia Designs
Therese
Sandi
Nicoletta
Mindy
Martin (You are here!)
Lisa
Lien
Lea
Kelly
Keisha
Erin
Emelie
Brenda
Bobbi
Giveaway
Alex Syberia Designs is giving away a $15 (or £15) gift card to four lucky winners.
The giveaway is open internationally, and all four winners will be drawn from entrants who participate in the blog hop by midnight BST on March 17th, 2026.
Winners will be announced on the Alex Syberia Designs Giveaway Winners page on March 18th, 2026.
Make sure to leave comments along the hop for your chance to win!
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