Seize the Birthday Challenge #317 - Use Christmas Supplies

Ashwini is the host for this LAST challenge of the year. It is an interesting one, but if you give it some thought, you can do this. Another way to use your Christmas dies and stamps. 

I used Power Poppy's That's a Wrap for the bow and tag.

Spellbinders Snow Called Holiday for the ferns and berries and cone.

The Embossing folder is Mountain Meadows and I rubbed 

Weathered Wood ink over it. 

There is Wink of Stella on the bow and glossy accents on the berries. 

I wish it showed better. 

Johanna is our Special Guest  Thanks for the wonderful cards these last two months.

Liz is our winner from last challenge. 

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season, We will see you all in January 2026.

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Doube D Challenge - Fall Wreath

Hello my crafters! We have a great challenge for you and one that you can easily do. 

Diane is the host for this challenge in November and she has chosen the Fall Wreath for this next two weeks. This is the card that I did for that. 

I used stamps and dies from The Greetery for this card. Starting with the background of Shiplap dies coving the entire base card. Then the Hoop Wreath Stamp and die in green and again in brown ink. Using the Toadstool die for the mushrooms. The BotaniCuts wheat die was an addition. Spellbinders circle die colored in brown. Then the Spellbinders Gift and Border for the sentiment.  

This wreath die was originally a Christmas die, but as you can see, I was able to make it look like fall. 

Here is the inspiration board for you. 

The prize

I would love to see your entry in this challenge. Check out the blog here. 

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Seize the Birthday #316 - You Favorite Fall Treat

It is time for another super fun challenge at Seize the Birthday. Nancy came up is a really interesting one and I knew what I was going to do immediately! 

Since we recently visited Ireland, we had quite a few of the Irish Coffees with a twist. 

Since I am not fond of whiskey, they offered a Bailey Coffee. I paid attention on how they were made and I think I will be making them here at home. Brings back memories of our travels. 

Of course, you can make a birthday card and enter it as well if you are not into the topping. Remember if you use the topping, you have a chance to be a party guest. 

Here is my card. 

Supplies for this card are:

The Greetery Warm and Wonderful stamp and dies

Pin Fresh nested arch dies

Simon Says Stamp Wreath Greetings ( stamped around the edges of the base)

Wooden Embossing folder by Spellbinder

Inks : Distress Tea Dye, Gina K Whisper and warm Cocoa, Lt spruce and med spruce Sunkissed Coral and Coral reef Soft Stone  Butterscotch and Tangerine Twist. 

Wow that's a lot!

Card stock Skelton Leaves and Warm Cocoa by Gina K 

Hop over to the blog for more inspiration and to see the Surprise Party Guests. 

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Double D Challenge - Halloween Colors

It is the spooky time of year when we can make Halloween cards and that is the the theme of the next Double D Challenge. Darlene has made this inspiration board. Take a look at her pictures. 

                 

Of course there is a prize for a random winner 

I chose to use the colors of Halloween for my card for this challenge. 

Here it is, not spooky, just the colors. 

Pink Fresh Nested Arches, Lantern Botanical stamp and die and Stencil

Vellum

Inks Spiced Marmalade, Wilted violet, Mustard Seed

Simon Says Stamps Circle Doodle 3D embossing folder. 

Be sure to see the blog for the challenge HERE

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Seize the Birthday Challenge #315 Splish Splash

Shirley is our host for the challenge and she has picked a great subject. Put your thinking caps on. 

This is a fun challenge but if you are not interested in the topping, just make a birthday card.

Here is my card!

I had an inspiration for this card. I set out to make is and I am very happy with the end results, but it was not easy. I envisioned two fish bowls and one fish jumping to the other. Thereby making a Splish Splash. Lol

With the help of my circle dies, I created two fish bowls, one smaller than the other. 

The stamp for the fish is a favorite and an oldy from Stamp in Up called Fishy Friends. 

Colored and fussy cut after stamping greens from GKD Fill it with Flowers. The puddle under the bowl is also GKD Sophie Pig ( do you remember that one?) Never used before!

Clearly Besotted Whale Done, and GKD birthday greetings for the sentiment. 

Our Surprise Party Guest is Johanna

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