Seize the Birthday challenge #321 - Anything with wings

Our "Topping" option this time is... Anything with Wings

You You can always make a project a birthday theme if you're not into the toppings.

 But remember if you do use the toppings you throw your hat into the ring to become a designer on our next challenge.

My card for your inspiration

I started this card with a rich look that I wanted so I chose Cranberry cardstock and Lux gold cardstock from Gina K. Next I used Simon says stamps outlined butterflies images. After stamping that I use gold embossing powder and heated it. Also I use GINA K designs master layouts one and two. The smaller panel has spellbinders woodland tails design paper.

Finally I use the Greetery Curio findings for the Moth and the Dragonfly.

 I actually had these made up a long time ago and they were laying on my desk what a find!

Be sure that you check out the blog to see what fantastic cards the team did.

You can do anything with a birthday theme too. 

Remember that our Surprise party Guest this month is Helen

And our winner from the last challenge, Rachel. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!

DD - February 18, 2026 - Signs of Love

                                                               Theme:  Signs of Love
                                      (Wedding, Anniversary, Hugs, Hearts, Love, Engagement)

Darlene is the hostess for this challenge is here is the mood board for your inspiration.

If you enter, you have a chance to win this prize.

It is fabulous!

My card for this challenge. I was inspired by all of those hearts and hugs!

Gina K Layered Hearts Stencil 

Medium carnation ink

Twinkle lights clear glaze from Picket Fence

PTI hugs dye, pearls from my stash

Go here for more inspiration. 

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Seize the Birthday #320 - CAS with dies

Thank you Glenda for This challenge. I love using my dies I think they make the cards special and have lots of texture. Something Hallmark can't do.

                                       

Here is the card that I did with just dies. 

PTI Big Beautiful Blooms die for the flower

Spellbinder Christmas foliage border

Yana's layered script sentiment.

You can always make a birthday theme project is you are not into toppings. 

Remember you get a chance to be a designer with our group if you use the topping and get picked.

Don't forget to take a look at the blog for more inspiration from the team.

Remember that our Surprise party Guest this month is Helen

And our design guest Valerie 

I am also entering this card in 

A Cut Above Challenge 

Anything goes for this Challenge as long as you use a die cut. 

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DD - February 4, 2026 - Vintage/Shabby Chic

Our next challenge at Double D is 

  Vintage / Shabby Chic

Our hostess is Diane

Art Impressions window die, Flowers from my stash, I made my woodgrain background with ink and stylus added some leaf impression vellum., and a bit of burlap. Those leaves are actually ribbon. I am not really a vintage crafter, but I do like it. This was the best for me. I was inspired by the flowers. 

Here is the inspiration board that Diane did for you. 

Of course there is a prize for the winner. 

Be sure to go to the Double D Blog for more inspiration. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!

Seize the Birthday #319 Rainbow of colors

Welcome to the next challenge at Seize the Birthday! Cathy is our hostess and this is her challenge for you. She called it a Rainbow of colors. 

This challenge was easy for me! A rainbow of colors means that I can use my inks to make a fun background. That is what I did for this challenge. After sponging on my rainbow of colors I use a GINA K stencil to sponge on some Versamark. Then I sprinkled it with some glitter and all I needed to do next was add a sentiment. Here is my card

If you don't use the topping, just make sure that your creation is a birthday theme. 

Of course this card sparkles so much more in real life wish you could see it.

You can do it too, and I would love to see your creation. 

Remember to check out the to see more inspiration. You can find them HERE 

Our surprise party guest for this challenge is Helen. You can see her bog Here. 

Remember if you enter this challenge, you maybe a quest designer for the next challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!