Pages

▼

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Seize the Birthday: Three Shades of Green


Happy Seize the Birthday Thursday! We have a brand new *topping* for you: Three Shades of Green. Of course, as always, any birthday card is welcome, green or not. 
This is the third day in a row that green has been a major theme in my cards, which is unusual since it is not one of my go-to colours. Here's today's version:


To accommodate triple greens, I brought out this leaf stencil. Masking off the right side of the panel, I sponged the lightest green, rotated my stencil, and repeated twice. Next I grabbed this big birthday sentiment, stamped it and embossed it in sparkle embossing powder. I decided to add a fancy die cut edge to the right side so some striped paper could peek through. For a final step, I added three translucent green gems. 
I'm adding this to the STAMPlorations March anything goes stencil challenge and Time Out's 7th Birthday Challenge. 


The StB design team has filled the blog today with glorious green birthday creations! I hope you will play along with a birthday card of your own.



Supplies: Neenah white cardstock, MFT Black & White Stripes patterned paper, Studio Katia It's Your Birthday stamp, Versafine onyx black, Catherine Pooler melon ice, Memento bamboo leaves & cottage ivy ink, Wow clear sparkle embossing powder, Winnie & Walter Scenery: The Leaf Effect stencil, Sunny Studio Slimline Basic Borders die, Studio Katia May crystals

at

22 comments:

  1. Dotty JoMarch 4, 2021 at 4:02 PM

    What a fun coincidence - more green card making for you! This is lovely, Lindsey. I must try and play along as I love green, Jo x

    ReplyDelete
  2. JoyceMarch 4, 2021 at 5:31 PM

    Gorgeous card, Lindsey. Love how you used different shades of green on your overlapping leaves. Putting the sentiment about 1/3 on the leaves and 2/3 off--brilliant design choice, and I like that balancing striped border. Finally, I get to say to you...thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.

    ReplyDelete
  3. nancy littrellMarch 5, 2021 at 2:06 AM

    Love your layered stenciled leaves in 3 shades of green and your border on the right side of your card, Lindsey. Your large bold sentiment is perfect for your design. TFS and joining us at STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge. Hugs..Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  4. BarbaraMarch 5, 2021 at 6:57 AM

    What a great way to use that stencil and get more out of it. I like the translucent look of those leaves and the bold sentiment.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Kim HegginsMarch 5, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    Simply beautiful birthday card....just love all that gorgeous green!!!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kim HegginsMarch 5, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    oops....forgot to thank you for playing along with us at Time Out!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Vicki DutcherMarch 5, 2021 at 10:42 AM

    Love the b&w stripes opposite the greens! Looks amazing!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. DianeMarch 5, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    Gorgeous card, Lindsey and wonderful colors.

    Hugs diane

    ReplyDelete
  9. Emily LeiphartMarch 5, 2021 at 4:20 PM

    This is lovely! Love the overlapping leaf stencil and the beautiful sentiment!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Lisa AranaMarch 6, 2021 at 7:55 AM

    Oooo, I'm loving this layout. The greens layered on each other and that pop of black/white is lovely.

    ReplyDelete
  11. NancyMarch 6, 2021 at 10:13 AM

    Love the fancy die edge to balance the eye so the leaves don't take all the glory, even though they rightfully should! Such a pretty card! Enjoy your Saturday!

    ReplyDelete
  12. CathyMarch 7, 2021 at 2:10 AM

    Love how you've used the stencil to create overlapping leaves, and love the striped paper with the detailed edge, perfect with the bold black sentiment, striking card, Cathy x

    ReplyDelete
  13. JoAnnMarch 8, 2021 at 11:43 AM

    Very pretty. Love how you did your stenciled leaves by rotating the stencil. Love the decorative die cut edge.

    ReplyDelete
  14. shirley-beeMarch 8, 2021 at 12:19 PM

    Lovely layered greens, Lindsey! I love the lacy border too with the striped paper peeping through.

    ReplyDelete
  15. ShaunaMarch 8, 2021 at 9:06 PM

    Hi Lindsey.... love this card! I like the use of the border die and the touch of black/white. We love seeing you join at Time Out!
    - Shauna

    ReplyDelete
  16. Lisa KindMarch 10, 2021 at 6:19 PM

    Lovely card! I just love stencils. You can do so much with them, like you did here. Thanks for celebrating Time Out's birthday with us!

    ReplyDelete
  17. TaeEunMarch 11, 2021 at 1:58 PM

    What a beautiful and clean design, Lindsey! The black stripes were a perfect touch which goes perfectly with the bold sentiment!

    ReplyDelete
  18. cmMarch 13, 2021 at 5:05 PM

    Crushing over your leafy card! I need to remember that stencils don't always need to cover the entire panel, which is what I typically do! Thank you for the 'switch it up' inspiration!
    hugs`c

    ReplyDelete
  19. Ashwini RaoMarch 14, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    Its gorgeous, Lindsey!! Sometimes the effects of stencil overlaying looks so incredible, it just surprises me so much! I'm really impressed by the look of this simple stencil, just colored with shades of green. Looks spectacular!

    ReplyDelete
  20. Glenda JMarch 17, 2021 at 12:52 AM

    Love your layers of green leaves! Perfectly placed sentiment and the striped panel is a great accent.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Ina GMarch 24, 2021 at 12:02 AM

    Love the layeres of green here Lindsey. Such a lovely cas card with the strips and bold sentiment. Thanks for sharing at STAMPlorations Stencil Challenge this month.

    ReplyDelete
  22. Asmah Zainal AbidinMarch 26, 2021 at 8:09 PM

    Interesting shades of greens. The overlay stamping is magnificent Lindsey. Thank you for joining STAMPlorations March Stencil Challenge and all the best of luck.
    Hugs and smiles,
    Asmah
    ...STAMPlorations [Stencil Design Team]...
    ...Qinaahana Arts & Crafts [My Personal Blog]...
    ...My Instagram...

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for visiting!