Hello friends! The Double D Challenge is celebrating its 10th birthday! I can hardly believe it. I started with them on that very first day, then took a break somewhere in the middle, and I've been with them ever since. I've always had the most fun with this challenge, and Darlene and Diane and the whole team are a treasure. That's something to celebrate!
We have a pretty mood board for inspiration:
The DDs are giving away a nice prize to a random player. Creative winners, as always, are by team vote.
I made a fun card inspired by the colors in the board, using a Penny Black stamp set and a pretty fabulous Cottage Cutz sentiment die. You know what happens when The Scrapping Cottage has a sale -- one of their recent sales was 85% off -- that's when I indulge.
The stamps are all fussy cut and glued onto the arch, part of a play session with the PB Time to Celebrate set. More to come from that play session later. I cut an arch in the plaid, then fit a white arch into its center. I'm always making an effort to avoid extra weight yet still have some of the dimension that sets a handmade card apart.
There's glitter on the "i" dot, the punched hearts, the candle flames, and the bees' wings. I shaded the lower corner with green.
Come celebrate and play with us! The team has some inspiring celebratory samples to share with you so I do hope you'll stop by the Double D blog and have a look.
Stay safe, stay well, and stay crafty in the new year. Thank you for visiting!
Stamps: Penny Black Time to Celebrate Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White, Stampin' Up Orchid Opulence (hearts), Memory Box Brioche designer paper Ink: Various Stampin' Up, Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Copics, ink blending with brushes Other: Cottage Cutz Fifties Phrases #1, Spellbinders Essential Arches, Diamond Stickles, Stampin' Up 3 in 1 heart punch
Absolutely adorably cute, you can never go wrong with a PB stamp and this one is just darling! Another beautifully designed card!! Not only can I hardly believe it's been ten years, but then I was ten years younger too, wow, now that is a scary thought!!
ReplyDeleteThis is darling, Leslie! What an adorable scene. Those little bees carrying the small gift just caught my attention. What a fun and cheerful card to celebrate someone's special day.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background and such a colorful and festive HAPPY--love that! That mouse on a bike image is adorable and I am so happy the bees are giving him a hand--too cute!
ReplyDeleteCute card. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteAwe what a fun & sweet birthday card! LOVE the colors and those little bees with the package are so cute! We are truly blessed with each of our DT ladies and treasure the time we've all shared. I remember when you took your break (we were sad!) but thrilled when you were able to come back into our DD family fold and you've shared so many amazing, inspiring creations! Looking forward to seeing many more in the coming years! Thanks & Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute birthday card. I love all the different elements you included on your card. You make it look easy, but I know a lot of time and effort goes into each card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, fun and celebratory card Leslie! Your little bike riding guy is adorable and I'm loving those sweet bees and the cake too! And the die cut sentiment! And the arch!! And the plaid paper and colors!! I guess what I'm trying to say is I love it all! Sweet, sweet card my friend and congrats on 10 years to you and the whole team!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing mood board, with gorgeous colors! Great to be inspired by the happy birthday theme and congrats to the team on achieving it. I love everything about this fun card, Leslie! I study your coloring of this adorable image, then admire the plaid, the pretty window and the wonderful sentiment dies. Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteSuch and adorable - and beautiful! - card, Leslie. Wonderful coloring as always, and I really like the bits of sparkle.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing your cards each month is love to see how you interpret the mood board. This card one of most fun cards with your cute little mouse on his bike and the bees as well. I also love to hear about what you've purchased recently 'cause it seems to be a and I know that I am not alone now
ReplyDeleteThis little mouse is so cute and reminds me of trying to ride a bike when I was a kid and couldn't reach the pedals. Love, love, love the plaid, your coloring and the bit of shading in the bottom corner adds so much! A brilliant card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Double D on 10 years! Your card has so many cute elements, Leslie! The candle blowing off the cake, the bees with their tiny package, the little mouse with legs too short to peddle... all of it adds up to oodles of fun!
ReplyDeleteThe sweetest celebratory card, Leslie! So many fun colors and the sparkle looks fab! Mr. Mouse is happily on his way with his bee friends buzzing right along. I seriously love the Happy Birthday banner!
ReplyDeleteThe little mouse is hurrying to be at the birthdayparty. I hope he will get there in time with his candles and presents! I love this card!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
So pretty, and I love how you used the mood board for inspiration. Happy New Year, Leslie, Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fun card, love the cute mouse and little Bees and the touches of sparkle-hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Another of your beautiful coloured cards Leslie, love the images and colours xx
ReplyDeleteAdorable card Leslie. I love all the happy critters that are helping to celebrate! You have created an adorable scene! xx
ReplyDeleteAwe, look at that sweet little mouse, he just makes me smile. Fabulous layout here, and that patterned paper background just really brings everything together. You never disappoint, my friend. This is just wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is something else, the fussy cutting along had to be quite the feat along but as always your coloring is terrific! Love the fun way to do the sentiment and great touch or sparkle you have given to it!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 10 years!
A beautiful image and card, awesome designing ♥
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card my friend! Happy Birthday to Double D! I'm sorry I haven't been around lately...no excuse...just lazy I think!
ReplyDeleteOh my!! I love your adorable birthday card especially with that cute little mouse pedaling away who looks like he is late for the party! Love that sentiment set as well! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to seeing your card and how you interpret the Mood board. It's very exciting and I love the images on this card of the cute mouse on his bike along with the bees!
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