Hello, and welcome to a new week.
On an inspired whim I dropped everything and made today's card. You see, one of my favorite challenges is Can You Handle the Pressure, which is all about embossing folders. Their optional twist this time is "use a sentiment", and it was Diane's sample card that inspired me to flip to the back of my collection and pull out one of my oldest folders -- Cuttlebug Happy Birthday.
It's a crisp white backdrop for the pops of color in the fun presents and paper flowers. If you squint real hard you might see Wink of Stella on the ribbons, and Stardust Stickles on the flower centers. I added confetti with a Copic marker and then went over the dots with Spica clear glitter pen. When turned in the light you can almost make out the shimmer, but the color mostly disappears. You know how it goes -- much more sparkle and shimmer in real life.
The dies were all cut in white and colored with Stampin' Up inks and blending brushes.
Two challenges:
Seize the Birthday #292 -- Celebrate is the optional topping.
Well, this was fun. Now I need to run off and do a few things that didn't get done while I was playing in my room. Happy crafting!
Stamps: None Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 lb for embossed panel, 110 lb for die cuts, aqua textured cardstock Ink: Various Stampin' Up inks, Copic for confetti dots Dies: Tutti Designs Celebrate Word Set, Memory Box Pretty Presents, Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters Other: Cuttlebug Happy Birthday embossing folder, Wink of Stella, Stickles Stardust glitter glue, Copic Atyou Spica clear glitter pen, 1/4" circle punch
Very nice card. I have that folder too. Very nicely put together. Used to use it a lot. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card for a fun day! I love how creative you are as you add confetti and the pretty shimmer accents. I can see the shimmer from where I sit and I'm a big fan! I have been so fortunate with all the flooding around me, my house has remained high and dry. I was without power for a day but many are still without!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birthday celebration card, love the die-cut parcels and perfect embossing folder.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Definitely a celebratory card Leslie and I love that embossing folder you used! The pops of color with the gifts and blooms along with the embossing from the folder make this card CAS perfection...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous and I'm so glad you took time to play! The shimmer does light up against the beautiful embossed background. The confetti you added sure makes this extra festive!
ReplyDeleteAdorable Leslie! I can see the sparkle and shimmer on both the bows and the flower centers. I have that same e.f. It's an oldie for sure but thankfully it will never go out of style.
ReplyDeleteOH WOW this is awesome Leslie!! Love all those happy, bright colored presents ... they really POP against that fabulous white embossed background! PERFECT Birthday card! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Can You Handle the Pressure challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Such a fun birthday card with the brightly colored presents, confetti and sparkle all against that fun embossed background, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card! It's always good to have some birthday cards on hand. The embossing folder may be old but it is so cute! Love the pretty presents waiting to be opened with all the different colors!
ReplyDeleteLeslie, You would think since I run a Birthday Challenge I would have a Birthday greeting EF. Well I don't, and everytime I see one, I wish I did. This is a darling card right down to the presents. Thanks for playing at Seize the Birthday and for using my Topping!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how those 'few things' always wait for us? I have loved that folder every single time I've seen it - it never gets old: still darling, and really celebratory as is your card overall, Leslie!
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It is so fun to see this folder used again! You have inspired me to think about using these again! Delightful, celebratory card indeed! So festive and fun! Love it Leslie!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you found the time to follow your whim. I hope you got caught up again afterwards. I do love the result. Love the embossing folder and the pops of colours. I can imagine the sparkle too xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful and will be so appreciated, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy
ReplyDeleteHi Leslie, your card is beautiful - I always love how bold colours just sing against a white background. Sending love and hugs from the UK, Jo x
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with the white background with so much dimension and the pops of color. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to celebrate! So many cute elements on this delightful card, Leslie!
ReplyDeletesuch a fun card, your die cuts against your embossed background is so fresh and clean. Love the card xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and colorful card. (I have that embossing folder). Love all the added sparkly touches.
ReplyDeletethat is so cute and fun, great celebration card for sure, I think I might have that folder also, a friend gave it to me
ReplyDeleteA fabulous use of that embossing folder with the perfect mix of the dies, isn't it fun to pull out something old and actually use it?? I don't know why I keep buying new, I think I have an addiction problem with new things, sigh!! Thanks too for joining our Can You Handle The Pressure challenge and thanks too for another inspiring way to use that folder!!
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