Thursday, July 3, 2014

Seize The Birthday - Stars and Stripes!

Yes, it's already time for a new challenge at Seize The Birthday!  This time we have a Toppings option of Stars and/or Stripes.

The Topping, as always, is optional.  Just as long as it's a birthday card!


My first thought was to use red, white and blue for the 4th of July holiday, but I decided to go in a completely different direction.  I wanted a feminine card with clean lines/stripes.



My stripes are very subtle.  I used a Stripes Cover Plate die, but instead of using the frame portion of the die cut, I used the strips that were cut out of the cover plate.  Then I added some die cut leaves and a few ribbon rosettes.  I'm really pleased with the results.  It was exactly what I had in mind when I started.
YES...once in a while that actually happens!

Anyway, I hope you'll click on over to the Seize The Birthday challenge blog and see what my ever-so-talented team mates have created.  Then...join in.  We love to see what you create!







Supply list ~
Card stock: confetti white, wild wasabi, certainly celery (SU)
Ink: onyx black versafine
Stamps: boutique borders-birthday (PTI)
Dies: cover plate stripes, turning a new leaf (PTI)
Other: vanilla rosettes (SU)

6 comments:

  1. It may be subtle but it's beautiful!

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  2. I like that you went outside the box and did something the other way yet still incorporated the stripes! Lovely card as usual Susie! Enjoy the 4th!

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  3. This is beautiful Susie. I love the subtle stripes and pretty roses. Great card. Have a Happy 4th and wonderful weekend.

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  4. Your card is very lovely and the raised stripes look great. Thanks for commenting on my card.

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  5. Such a pretty card! Reminds me of flowers growing up a garden fence! Lovely job.

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  6. Absolutely gorgeous. Love the textured background and the beautiful flowers.

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