Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Double D Challenge - White on White

Darlene is the host for this next challenge. Just look at the many ideas for the White on White creation that you can make, can’t wait to see what you do. 


This is my idea



Supplies used for this card are:
Swiss Dot embossing folder
Oval die from Spellbinders
Clear gems
Chrystal Glitter 
Snowflake die from a friend a long time ago, not sure where it is from. 
Hello Memory Box




Be sure to go over to the blog to get even more inspiration. 


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Thursday, January 9, 2025

STB #297 Use Something New


I hope that you all have a great Holiday Season. You may have done some crafting or took some time off. But now, its time for a new challenge here at Seize the Birthday. Let's get back to making those birthday cards that we all need. 

Our first challenge of 2025 is, Use Something New and Cathy of our hostess. I bet that you all have something new that was purchased, or it could have been around for awhile but have not used yet. Let's get going 
 
Here is the card that I made with some new dies. 



Inside


The supplies for this card are:
Spellbinder Infinity Punch and Pierce plate
Spellbinders Tweet Cardinal from Celebrate the Seasons 
The Greetery Curly Q Streamers, and the leaves are from Warm and Wonderful 
Distressed Oxide Ink Rustic Wilderness

If you don't want to use the toppings, just make it a birthday theme. 

Amanda Mertz is our Surprise Party Guest for the next two months.
You can find her cards Here

We also have two Party Guests this post. 
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Please take a look at the team Blog for more inspiration. 


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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

DD Challenges - 9th Anniversary or Birthday

Can you believe it? We are celebrating 9 years of the Double D Challenge. Time does fly, but what fun we have had. Make us a birthday or anniversary card, your choice. We have a inspiration board for you and the team has even more for your to be inspired. 



My card 



Supplies are:
Altenew Sunshine Flowers 
Distress Oxides inks Shady Lilac, Altenew Deep Iris and Midnight Violet
Forest Fern and Eucalyptus 
Pink Fresh Celebrating You sentiment.
 Ice clear drops from Pink Fresh. 


The Prize for a random winner!

Check out the Challege blog here. 

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Double D Challenge - Christmas Trees









This card is a little bigger measuring 5X6
I used Lux Gold Card Stock from Paper Trey Ink,
Embossing folder from Spellbinders Mandala Blooms
I did an origami tree with squares of Christmas design papers form Gina K Designs
Memory Box die for the stars and ribbons. 
Lots of sequins. 

I will need to hand deliver this card as it will not fit in an envelope. 

Have a look at the team blog for more inspiration. 



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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Double D Challenge - Christmas Ornaments

Diane has made this mood board for your inspiration, and I love the nontraditional colors.  Lets see what you do for this challenge. 



The prize


My card

Penny Black Adornments and Brush Pines stamps
Distress inks, Barn Door, Forest Moss, Evergreen Bush for the water coloring
White splashes.

Please stop over to see more inspiration on the blog. 



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