How to Make a Snack-Themed Birthday Card with Chompster

Funny birthday cards are even more memorable when they combine a playful character with a relatable sentiment. This snack-themed birthday card features Chompster dressed in a party hat and holding a large slice of birthday cake. The colorful die-cut layers, dimensional cake, and sparkling gems create a cheerful design that is perfect for birthdays and other celebrations.

In this step-by-step tutorial, you’ll learn how to die cut and assemble Chompster, customize the character with accessories from the Snack Goals Collection, stamp the sentiment accurately, and add dimension without making the finished card too bulky. The One More Bite Etched Dies include several food choices, while the Top It Off Etched Dies provide accessories that make it easy to adapt Chompster for different occasions.

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial using the new Snack Goals Collection. This collection adds accessories to Chompster from the Just Add Cake Cardmaking Kit. I know Chompster has been a favorite, and I love that we get to use him in different ways now! Today I'm using the One More Bite and Top It Off sets, plus the Snack Goals sentiment set.

Project Snapshot

What You'll Need

Spellbinders Products

• Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit
  
• Top It Off Etched Dies
  
• One More Bite Etched Dies
  
• Snack Goals Clear Stamp Set
  
• Lavender ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Lilac ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Classic White ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Raven ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Blush ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Tutu ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Wild Berry ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Chiffon ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Alabaster ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Beeswax ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Fairy Tale ColorWheel Cardstock
  
• Prism AB Color Essentials Gems
  
• Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine
  
• Handy Craft Tool Set
  
• Best Ever Craft Tape
  
• White Foam Squares Mix – 1mm
  
• Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue
  
• Mini MISTI
  

Other Supplies

• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink

How to Make a Chompster Birthday Card

Step 1 – Die Cut the Character Pieces

Die-cut Chompster from the Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit:

• Main body and arms from Lavender Cardstock
• Mouth and glasses from Lilac Cardstock
• Teeth and eyes from Classic White Cardstock
• Pupils from Raven Cardstock

Please note that the dies are shown upright in the reference photos to illustrate cardstock placement. When die-cutting, place the cutting edge directly against the cardstock.

Die-cut the hat pieces from Top It Off:

• Hat top from Blush Cardstock
• Hat base and bow from Tutu Cardstock
  

Die-cut the cake from One More Bite, and the candle from the Just Add Cake Cardmaking Kit:

• Jam layer from Wild Berry Cardstock
• Buttercream layer from Blush Cardstock
• Frosting layer from Chiffon Cardstock
• Cake and bite layers from Alabaster Cardstock
• Candle and candle topper from Classic White Cardstock
• Flame from Beeswax Cardstock

Secure the dies with Best Ever Craft Tape and run them through the Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine.

Step 2 – Assemble Chompster and the Cake

Turn the main body over and apply glue around the eye openings.

Adhere the white eye layer to the back and check the placement from the front.

Attach the black pupil layers.

Apply glue around the teeth and attach the body layer.

Adhere the mouth behind the opening.

Attach the base of the hat to the top of Chompster's head.

Layer the top section of the hat.

Assemble the bow and adhere it to the hat.

Adhere the jam layer to the cake base.

Attach the buttercream layer.

Add the frosting layer.

Attach the bite section to complete the cake.

Assemble the candle and flame.

Attach the completed candle to the cake.

Add foam squares to the back of the cake.

Designer Tip: Tweezers are extremely helpful for positioning small die-cut pieces and removing foam square backings.

Place the cake inside Chompster's mouth.

Attach the arms so Chompster appears to be holding the birthday cake.

Step 3 – Stamp the Sentiment

Create a card base from Fairy Tale ColorWheel Cardstock measuring 4¼" × 5 7/16".

Place the card base into a Mini MISTI and use Chompster as a guide for sentiment placement.

Position the "birthdays happen treats help" sentiment from the Snack Goals Clear Stamp Set.

Ink the sentiment using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink.

Stamp the sentiment onto the card front.

Step 4 – Assemble the Card

Add foam squares to the back of Chompster.

Remove the backing and adhere Chompster to the card front.

Please note that the hat slightly overhangs the card edge. The card will still fit inside a standard envelope because the card base is slightly smaller than a traditional A2 size.

Finish the design with Prism AB Color Essentials Gems.

Tips for Better Character Birthday Cards

• Build the character completely before designing the card front.
• Use foam adhesive behind focal images to increase dimension.
• Coordinate colors between accessories and background cardstock.
• Use tweezers when working with tiny die-cut pieces.
• Create visual balance by repeating colors throughout the design.

Ways to Customize This Project

• Use different food items from the One More Bite Etched Dies.
• Change the hat colors to match a birthday theme.
• Create holiday versions using seasonal accessories.
• Swap the sentiment for friendship or encouragement messages.
• Use bright rainbow cardstock combinations.
• Create a series of cards featuring different Chompster snacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Chompster without the Snack Goals accessories?

Yes. Chompster works beautifully on his own or with products from the Just Add Cake Birthday Cardmaking Kit.

What adhesive works best for layered die cuts?

Liquid adhesive is ideal for assembly, while foam squares help create dimension when attaching completed pieces to a card front.

Can this design be adapted for other occasions?

Absolutely. Different foods, accessories, and sentiments make it easy to use Chompster for many occasions throughout the year.

Why use foam adhesive behind the cake?

The added dimension helps separate the cake from the character and creates a more interactive layered appearance.

More Birthday Card Ideas from Spellbinders

• Creative Chompster Card Idea for Christmas
• Fun Birthday Card Tutorials with Chompster
  
• Interactive Birthday Card Tutorial
  

Conclusion

Chompster continues to be one of the most fun characters to create with, and the Snack Goals Collection adds even more ways to customize his personality. By combining colorful cardstock, playful accessories, and humorous sentiments, you can create birthday cards that are full of charm and character.

The different foods, accessories, and sentiments in the collection make it easy to create unique designs for birthdays and beyond.

About the Designer

Michelle Short

Michelle Short is known for creating detailed die-cut card designs that combine layering, color, and playful storytelling. Her projects often showcase creative ways to combine collections while keeping the techniques approachable and easy to recreate.

Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today. Happy crafting!