Hello, friends! I'm back with my final post as Special Guest Designer for Seize the Birthday. It's been a fun time creating for the themes. A challenge so often makes you reach for things you may not have thought of otherwise, and that has been the case for me. Today the theme is "Stenciling".
If stenciling is not your thing, don't let that stop you. Alternatively it's always "anything goes as long as it's a birthday card". We'd love to have you play along!
Nestled into my basket of not-yet-used Penny Black stamps (yes, they have their own full basket) was this lovable guy from a mini-set called Birthday Bundles. You can't not love that face! I colored him with Copics and made a wide frame using rectangle dies.
The frame is where the stenciling comes in. It's a Simon Says Stamp star stencil, but I've somehow lost the name of it. The stencil is half stars/half dots so I had to move it around to get full coverage. I added die cut stars and sparkled all the die cut and stamped stars with Diamond Stickles.
This looks like a boy card so I'll add it to my masculine category and pass it along to a friend.
Hop over to Seize the Birthday and say "hello" to the team and enjoy their fabulous line up of birthday cards while you're there. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to design along with them for the last four challenges.
Thank you for visiting. Wishing you a happy day!
Stamps: Penny Black Birthday Bundles Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110 lb, SU Elegant Eggplant Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Copics Other: Stickles Diamond glitter glue, Spellbinders Fluted Classic Rectangles dies (only used the plain ones for frame), MFT Die-namics Star Stax, miscellaneous rectangle die for sentiment, SSS Star Stencil (name unknown)
cute card. Look at all the presents he has. Must be a happy bear BIG GRIN. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteLove the gorgeous image and stencilled stars.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
He is super cute. Love the starred stenciled background with him too
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job of Surprise Guest, my friend. And you are leaving with a bang!! LOVE this sweet guy ... and what a fun birthday card for someone special. xx
ReplyDeleteYour card is just too cute with the adorable bear sitting among his presents. Love the stars floating around him and his face is just precious!
ReplyDeleteThis little guy couldn't be any cuter Leslie and I just want to hug him!! I love all the surrounding stars and gifts too...looks like a real celebration!! Absolutely ADORABLE card my friend, and you did an awesome job as GD for STB!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteYour guesting at Seize the Birthday was a beautiful treat for all of us! I am so delighted to see this grinning bear and his presents. Amazing use of the stencil to embellish the frame. A design that truly sparkles, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteYou have the cutest critter stamps I have ever seen, this guy is adorable. I love the scene that you have created for him too. You must have a very large basket of still to be used stamps as you keep coming up with more and more. It was great to have you with us as our Surprise Party Guest for the past two months. I know that you have inspired me and my stamps have grown too.
ReplyDeleteYou have been an outstanding Surprise Party Guest, Leslie. I have loved each one of your cards so much and this one is no exception! What a cute bear and l love the way you framed him in and added the shadow. Take care and hope to see you in the gallery soon.
ReplyDeleteYour final card is just as cute as it can be, Leslie! Love this little fella and his sweet expression. Those sparkly stars add just the right amount of pizazz!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a bright and happy birthday card. It will definitely cheer up the recipient and yes, you can't help but love that face. The wide star frame enhances the whole look. A great card xx
ReplyDeleteWith all the cute bears I have in my stash, this guy has eluded me, Leslie! One day I'll have to remedy that - or perhaps we could do a stamping trade?
ReplyDeleteI'm not one bit surprised at the number of presents he has received - a gold star stenciled card, my friend!
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We have enjoyed having you as our Party Guest the past two months Leslie and you have inspired us with your wonderful card designs. This birthday bear is so cute and you have framed him up nicely. Love the colorful star stenciled background and the big star with the sentiment over it.
ReplyDeleteAwh! This bear does tug at my heart, Leslie! And the stars are so festive! What a super fun card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHe does have a cute face, he should be happy with all those presents, the star stencil was a great touch to go with him and like the sparkle you added to them, too cute!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable, Leslie!! Wonderful card.
ReplyDeleteLove that birthday bear Leslie! 💕Sue K
ReplyDeletewhat and adorable bear and so cheerful with all the stars ♥
ReplyDeleteLeslie, this is such an adorable card with your Star Stencil and that sweet little bear. It has been so wonderful having you as our guest the last couple of months. Hope to see you in the gallery in the coming months.
ReplyDeleteCute stamp and cute stencilling! What an adorable PB image!
ReplyDeleteYikes, I almost missed this, and he is by far the cutest bear ever, look at that face, makes you want to hug him, adorably cute~cute~~!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable birthday bear Leslie! Love how you've framed him in amongst all of those stencilled stars, so cute. Thankyou for guesting with us and for your fab inspiration, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteOh, this bear is adorable, Leslie! I love how you’ve mixed things up with diecuts to complement your stencilling, and added sparkles. Thanks for being an awesome guest!
ReplyDeleteWe have loved having you with us, Leslie! This is just adorable. I love how you colored him and that star background is perfect.
ReplyDeleteIt's been so wonderful to have you Leslie! Thanks for all of your creations. You picked such an adorable image for this card. Great colouring and wonderful colour combo for the stars. Fantastic card.
ReplyDeleteOH WOW ... I did miss this one! Sure glad I scrolled back through your blog lol. How adorable is he? And of course your coloring/design are amazing (as always). You are just SO creative my friend!!
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