Thursday, July 10, 2025

Seize the Birthday Challenge #309 - Food and/or Drink

Glenda is the host for this next two weeks and she has suggested that our challenge be 
Food and Drink! 



If you are not interested in the topping, you can do a birthday theme. 
Then if course, anything goes. 





This is my example for you. 


No decision here, I went with drink as I had a die set that I was itching to use.
MFT has a bunch of dies and I used most of them.
Long stemware and Bar Basics for starters. Then added Drink Decor and Christmas Garnish and for the sentiment, Raise a Glass stamp from MFT. Now that they are going out of business, I really cherish this dies even more. 
 Gina K Master layouts 2 for the frame. 

We have Karen Letchworth joining us for the next two months. 
check out the Seize the Birthday blog for more inspiration.  


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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Double D Challenge - Flower Pots


We have an interesting board for your challenge this next two weeks at 
Double D Challenge. 
Flower Pots!

You can get some inspiration from the board that Diane has created. 
Use the colors or the type of pots anything that you see here!

I went right to a die set that I had not used in a while, but it needed some love. 
I am pleased how this card turned out. I need to use these dies more often. It gives me a summer vibe. 

Spellbinder Infinity Punch and Pierce plate
The Greetery Macra-Made f0r you die and fillers
MFT Sentiment Friends like us. gems form my stash

Oh, and of course, there is a prize the a random winner. 



Please go to the team blog to see all of the ideas for this challenge! 

 
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Thursday, June 26, 2025

Paper Trey Ink Summer Challenge


I am entering in the new Paper Trey Ink Summer Challenge with this card. I needed some relaxing time today and came upon this challenge it was just what I needed.
 I find that crafting is very relaxing. 
I only had limited PTI supplies, but I was able to check all of the requirements. 
For this challenge you needed ink blending, die cut layering and stencil.  



A close up of the Big Blooms. They are gorgeous in any color. 




Supplies for this card are all PTI
Big Blooms Zinnia
Open your heart Stencil 
Elegant Edges
Big Hugs sentiment

Light lilac and dark lilac card stock
Shaded Lilac ink and Frosty Pink and Coral Berry ink
Wink of Stella  and Glossy Accents on the Hugs
Gems from my stash. 

I an entering this in the PTI Summer Challenge found Here 

Ink blending on the flowers and leaves, flowers are die layering and stencil background. 


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Seize the Birthday Challenge #308 Add a Silhouette

Here is is, time for another challenge at Seize the Birthday. Out host is Cathy and she has asked us to Add a Silhouette to our projects. That is our topping for this challenge. 




Of course, if you are not into the topping you can just make a birthday card.

This is my card for your inspiration


Using Gina K Designs stamp called Summer Silhouette, I stamped this image in black, twice
Using Pink Fresh die called Twist Pattern I die cut just one. 
I basically followed Gina K video here

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the team at Seize the Birthday for more inspiration. 



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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Double D Challenge - Let's Go to the Beach!


It is time for another challenge at Double D and the theme that Darlene has picked is.....
Let's go to the Beach! 
Here are some great ideas for you. 


The prize for a winner that is drawn randomly each challenge. 


My card

For this card, I went right to my Colorado Craft stamp and dies that I have not used yet. It was perfect for this challenge. Don't you think?
It is called Beach Life and after stamping and die cutting, I colored it with my Copic markers. 
The clouds are a stencil from Colorful Life designs. 

I hope to see your entry at Double D Challenge. 

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