Cathy is the host for the very first challenge at Seize the Birthday Challenge and she has picked
Winged Things.
There are many winged things for sure, but I had a new die that I was wanting to use and that is a dragonfly. I also had some new products that I recently saw on a video and purchased and I used that too. Actually, I used a lot of that.
If you are not a toppings kind of person, just make sure that it is a Birthday theme.
My card for this challenge.
Chris Stokes did with Gilding Flakes. You can see it Here
I did the dragonfly and the background too.
Honey Bee Lovely Layers Bugs
Sizzix Tim Holtz embossing folder. I cut around the edge of the folder to let the base show.
Surprise Party Guest
Stephanie L
https://slanzalotto.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by and I always appreciate your comments!
Wow, gorgeous dragonfly and background with those Gilding Flakes, so pretty. I like how you cut around the edges of the embossed panel, very unique..
ReplyDeleteI have a giant jar of Gilded Flakes just waiting to be used up. This card is just incredible, Barb! I love your layout and the way you did the edges of the card to resemble a sun burst! So inspiring!! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBarb, such a gorgeous card with your Gilded Flakes. Fantastic masculine card.
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to be here as Surprise Guest. I love your card. Cutting the embossing folder out a bit as you did was a fabulous idea. Your use of the gilding flakes is beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteHoly WOW!!! This is certainly unexpected and GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteBarbara... I agree with the others...wow! What fabulous background... I am definitely checking out the video. I have some gilding flakes that I haven't used in ages. Thanks so much for the invite to play along this week as GD and the creative lesson!
ReplyDeleteAwesome end result! This is fabulous
ReplyDeleteOh, my GOSH, Barb! This is absolutely incredible! You've outdone yourself. How fantastic the EF looks with the way you cut around it. The dragonfly is gorgeous, and those gilding flakes are a whole other look I haven't seen till now. I'm totally WOW'd!
ReplyDeleteYour gilded creation looks amazing Barbara! Bet it is so shimmery in real life. TFS the video link. I love how you cut around the embossing folder too, genius idea! Cathy x
ReplyDeleteOh, my GEEEE! This is simply stunning, I love everything about it. The texture on that background is fabulous, it really showcases that gorgeous dragonfly. I think I need that embossing folder, and cutting around the edge is GENIUS!! And then adding the metallic to the dragonfly wings is just the perfect final touch. This is spectacular!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one awesome card, Barbara! WOW!
ReplyDeleteFab card, Barb! Love the trimmed burst behind the dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteWell, gosh everyone has already used all the words that came to my mind when I saw this beautiful card. First I was so struck by the unique shape of the top layer, but I also was so drawn into the colors...and you used gilded flakes!! I am sure I have some of those...so maybe I need to watch that video (thank you for sharing). Amazing card for inspiration Barbara! Thank you so much!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! I love how you combined colors of gilding flakes and cut around the embossing folder. It gives the appearance of an ancient artifact.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I love everything about it - well done.
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