Thursday, August 31, 2017

Seize the Birthday - Ocean Colors, Blue, Green and Aqua



Are you ready for another challenge at Seize the Birthday?  I sure hope that you join us for this challenge. 

"Ocean Colors " Blue, Green and Aqua
 
    If you're not a toppings kinda person, well.....you can just
 stick with our usual "Anything Goes"Birthday!
  The choice is yours!
 I went for the toppings this challenge and used my Distressed Oxides in Peeled Paint, Broken China and Faded Jeans to make a background.  This inks are amazing and react with water and blend very well.  After making the panel, I die cut a Four Way Chevron die from My Favorite Things. I took out some of the chevrons and placed it on a base of Blueberry Sky card stock from PaperTrey Ink. 
The banner on the top, and the swirl on the bottom are a die from Memory Box called Banner Parade and I used some letters from My Favorite things die.  It was a freebie and the letters fit perfectly on the banner. 
The Birthday die is from Simon Says and I used this often on my birthday cards. I finished with some Wink Of Stella clear, and stickles on the stars.  


Those saved chevrons work well on the inside too.  

We have a new Special Party Guest, her name is Lindsey and you can see her blog Here!
 
     Please check out what the other designers have done at Seize the Birthday.

Thanks so much for stopping by, your comments really brighten my day!

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17 comments:

  1. Joyce ErbAugust 31, 2017 at 1:32 PM

    You are amazing and so creative!! Man, I love this!

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  2. Verna AngerhoferAugust 31, 2017 at 1:39 PM

    Wonderful card and those are awesome colors as well. I love the way they work so well together.

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  3. Judy WoodlandAugust 31, 2017 at 1:45 PM

    Just beautiful, I love the colors you used. Great use of that chevron die, I really like the texture, and how you used the leftovers on the inside. This is fabulous!!!

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  4. Kathy KrugAugust 31, 2017 at 2:11 PM

    Love the die cut background and hoe you layered the center.How clever to use the cut out chevrons for the inside. Wonderful design.

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  5. JoAnnAugust 31, 2017 at 3:34 PM

    Love how you used the chevron die and the pieces inside also. That happy banner is so cute and your use of the colors is fabulous.

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  6. Darlene August 31, 2017 at 4:27 PM

    WOW! I love this card! What a fabulous design and your colors are amazing! YOU GO GIRL!!!

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  7. Darlene August 31, 2017 at 4:28 PM

    OH yea ... I'm pinning this card for future reference!! LOL

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  8. Vicki DutcherAugust 31, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Love the left in cuts that are painted too -- fabulous blue & green card!

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  9. LindseyAugust 31, 2017 at 10:25 PM

    Gorgeous use of these colours! Lovely blending and a fun banner and sentiment.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2017 at 12:46 AM

    Loving the depth you've created with the colors and DOX inks. Its amazing how you've paired up everything in darker shades, but it's still not overpowering and everything is still cleanly noticeable!
    xx Ashwini

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  11. ColleenSeptember 1, 2017 at 5:52 PM

    Fantastic card Barbara, the colors really work so well together, great combination and I love how you pulle dit all together!

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  12. NancySeptember 2, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    I love how you took these colors are ran with them! I am loving that swirl die at the base of the card! Great job my friend. Please know my heart is with you! HUGS!

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  13. Donna PhelanSeptember 3, 2017 at 8:21 AM

    Beautiful colors, very near and dear to my hear (as are you!) I love how you left some of the pieces in that cover plate die, it adds so much more interest! Your banner and swirl die are fantastic, I think the swilr mimics an ocean wave--another win in my book!

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  14. PattiSeptember 3, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    Oh this is so pretty!! I love the dimension you achieved with each perfect detail!! Bravo friend : )

    Patti

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  15. stampwithsandySeptember 3, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Wow, super cool background, Barbara! I love it!

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  16. Sharyn PoleselSeptember 8, 2017 at 9:23 AM

    Love your background! The oxide inks are so fun to play with and your colors are beautiful. Also, love how you left some of the pieces in your cover plate. This is a very "happy" birthday card!

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  17. Glenda JSeptember 13, 2017 at 1:47 PM

    Love the watercolouring! So great - still haven't tried the oxide inks yet. So cool that you took some of the chevron sections out and left some of them in. Great idea.

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