Seize the Birthday #232 - Dichromatic

This is a great challenge topping that Ashwini charged us with these next two weeks.  At first, I was puzzled as I didn't know what Dichromatic was.  Did you? 

Now I know that it is simply using two colors. 

            

      Of course, if you are not a toppings kind of person, just make it is a Birthday card. 

My two colors are Speckled Egg and Peeled Paint from Distressed oxide ink.  

I think I was thinking of Bette Manning! 

I used the Altenew Embossing folder called Seasonal Blooms and then the matching Stencils to color it. So easy to do. The script is from Yanna Spellbinder hot foil dies. 

                         

 A close-up of my new heat foiling with my Glimmer machine. 

     I see that I over foiled in one spot.

Our Surprise Party Guest for the months of January and February is 

Vicki Hayes

Here is her blog http://craftingclare.blogspot.com/

Please see what our Surprise Party Guest and the rest of my teammates have done with this challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                                

Double D - Shades of Pink

Supplies:

Honey Bee Coneflower  and Buzz Words Die

Memory Box Wrapped Scalloped Rectangles

GKD - paper and ink 

I learned some new tricks when taking pictures with my iPhone.  

This is called Stage light with the portrait option. What do you think?

I used to lug my camera to take pictures of my cards for my blog and it was quite cumbersome.  

Now I just use my phone.  

The Prize

                                                        

                                 Please visit the Double D Challenge blog for more inpsiration. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                                 

Valentine for a special person

I made this Valentine for a special person that has had a lot of trouble this past year.  Many decisions to make and health issues.  I just wanted her to know that she is not alone.  

I will be entering this Valentine card in these challenges 

ModSquad Challenge Hearts and Flowers

Color Hues Black and Red

Share Handmade Kindness Word Dies

Dies R Us Challenge #186 Valentine's Love

Die-namics stitched heart and Love from Gina K Designs

Here is my entry

Supplies used: Sizzix 3D embossing folder Botanical

Die-namics stitched heart die

The Greetery Crimped edges frame die

Gina K  A little Love die sentiment.  

I cut this die 4 times and stacked it, then covered it with clear embossing powder three times. It was then placed on Vellum die that matches. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                                  

Seize the Birthday #231 - Sparkle and Shine

Welcome to another great challenge at Seize the Birthday

This time we have a topping for you and it is Sparkle and Shine. 

Cathy is our hostess. 

If you are not into toppings, just make sure that it is a birthday card. 

 Here is the card that I made for this challenge. 

The foil is the shine and the glitz glitter gell is the sparkle.

Supplies:

Embossing folder by Altenew, Enchanting Vines

Spellbinder, Build a Winter Birdhouse

Honey Bee Buzz Words

Red foil paper

GKD Glitz Glitter Gell

Colorado Crafts Bunnie and Robins ( I had to add that little birdie)

Our Surprise Party Guest for the months of January and February is 

Vicki Hayes

Here is her blog http://craftingclare.blogspot.com/

Please see what our Surprise Party Guest and the rest of my teammates have done with this challenge. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments! 

                                                                                 

Double D - Hearts

It is time for another fun Challenge at Double D and Diane is our host.  She has prepared this lovely board for your inspiration. I was inspired by the gingham in many of the squares and I did a card inspired by Jennifer McGuire. She called it a Pop-out window card and you can find it here. 

Here is the card that I made. 

                                                       When you open it, it looks like this. 

Give it a try, as it was fun to make and I did it on my first try. 

Supplies used on this card are: 

Wrapped stitched Circle Frame by Memory Box ( a gift from DD)

MFT Buffalo Plaid background stamp

Simon Says Deco Heart Die 

Inside

Stitched Heart Die Namics

Simon Says Heart Smile die

Memory Box Banner Parade

Tiny dots and Hearts background stamp

Wow, That was a lot! Nothing like using your supplies! 

Ok, Here is the prize for a random winner of this challenge. 

Stop by the Double D Challenge for more inspiration from the team. 

Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!