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Thursday, November 5, 2020

Seize the Birthday: 1, 2, 3


Time for another Seize the Birthday Thursday! We have a fun optional *topping* for you with our new challenge: 1, 2, 3! And by that we mean... ONE die cut, punch or stencil; TWO colours (plus neutrals); and THREE embellishments (same or different)! Of course, we always love to see any birthday-themed creation in our link-up.
I had two different ideas in mind, and then went off in a totally different direction!  


Instead of my first ideas of a stencilled or die cut background, I started by stamping this blueprint stamp on watercolour paper, and watercolored with TWO Gansai Tambi paints. (When I stamped the present, I only heat-embossed the sentiment - I find embossing these Tim Holtz images make them just too dark.) I used ONE fishtail banner die to cut the bottom of my panel. I had cardstock and THREE half pearls that matched the ribbon of the gift! 


Beautiful inspiration from my Seize the Birthday teammates and our new surprise party guest, my friend Julie! I know you may be in the middle of making tags right now ;),  but I hope you will make a birthday card and join us! 

Supplies: Hero Arts colour layering & Recollections black cardstock, Fluid hot-pressed watercolour paper, Tim Holtz/Stamptember blueprints stamp, Versafine onyx black ink, Hero Arts clear sparkle embossing powder, Gansai Tambi watercolours, Sunny Studio Stamps fishtail banners 1 die, Spectrum Noir clear sparkle marker, Queen & Co. lavender half pearls


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17 comments:

  1. JoyceNovember 5, 2020 at 12:15 PM

    This is a wonderful card....intriguing challenge, too. Love how you've colored that fun blueprint stamp.

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  2. Dotty JoNovember 5, 2020 at 1:28 PM

    Love your card, Lindsey! I think I'll have to write down that challenge - bit tricky to remember! Jo x

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  3. JoAnnNovember 5, 2020 at 2:25 PM

    Great card Lindsey. I love your blue and purple present and that you had paper and pearls to match.

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  4. JuliePNovember 5, 2020 at 8:22 PM

    It’s purple .... and I love it! 😉🤣 Those pearls are perfect. Thanks for the shout out. I’m excited to play along with you all.

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  5. cmNovember 6, 2020 at 5:39 PM

    Such a clever 1-2-3 card! Love the blue/purple and, as always, your watercolouring is spot on! Fun!
    hugs~c

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  6. Lisa AranaNovember 7, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    What? I love this birthday card. That stamp is amazing.

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  7. BarbaraNovember 9, 2020 at 6:15 AM

    I love this card for the creative look and the color. Totally splendid!

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  8. Ashwini RaoNovember 9, 2020 at 7:59 AM

    Its awesome!! I don't know how you incorporated the theme - I mean, I know its all there, but its looks so effortlessly done, it seems like it was just meant to be! I totally love it!!

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  9. ColleenNovember 10, 2020 at 11:23 AM

    Terrific card Lindsey! I love your colors and how great to have pearls that match your paper! Fantastic birthday card!

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  10. CathyNovember 14, 2020 at 1:26 AM

    The fishtail die was a great choice for the gift stamp, love the colours, gorgeous card, Cathy x

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  11. NancyNovember 14, 2020 at 5:19 PM

    You have just reminded me that I have fishtail dies that I forgot all about! This card is really wonderful! Your colors are perfect together! Well done!

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  12. TaeEunNovember 15, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    I love the mix of blue and purple! Your card looks fantastic in those colors!

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  13. CarolNovember 15, 2020 at 6:05 PM

    Love your card! Colors, stamp choice, layout!!

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  14. CarolNovember 15, 2020 at 6:05 PM

    Love your card! Colors, stamp choice, layout!!

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  15. CarolNovember 15, 2020 at 6:06 PM

    Love your card! Colors, stamp choice, layout!!

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  16. Glenda JNovember 18, 2020 at 12:34 AM

    Love this so much Lindsey! That's such a great image - colour choice is bang on and I love the banner die. Perfect for the challenge.

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  17. shirley-beeNovember 18, 2020 at 9:45 AM

    You nailed the brief, Lindsey - fabulous card! Love the fishtail die.

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