Hello Crafty Friends! I'm so happy to be hosting the current challenge at Seize the Birthday.  I've chosen 'Embossing' as the Topping. Any type is ok - Dry, Heat or Paste. If you are not in to our "toppings" option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card.

I used a sweet stamp from Penny Black, called Vivid.

I initially stamped with Distress Ink Antique Linen and then coloured with FB Polychromo pencils.

I have been non-weight bearing for 3 months, so I've spent some time practising my colouring techniques. It wasn't the correct paper for this, but I was patient and kept adding layers and blending. However, I decided to re-stamp it and Gold Emboss, because it wasn't as good as I'd like. 

In the background of the window I have used some precious paper, my Daughter brought for me from Japan. 

We have a new Surprise Party Guest Johanna Rundell, joining us for the rest of the year and Rachel Ball Guest Designing for this challenge.  You can see their beautiful cards  and our own talented team at  Seize the Birthday Challenge blog.

I hope you'll find time to join us. Remember, the topping is optional, so if you prefer Anything Goes, that's fine,  so long as it's birthday themed. 

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Time Out Challenge #297 inspired by ... Your Favourite Season

 Hi there Crafty Friends. It's time for another  Time Out Challenge.  We want you to make a card Inspired By ... Your Favourite Season. 

It was a difficult choice, but Autumn won my vote, although I do love Spring too.

I used a gorgeous Embossing folder from Honey Bee Stamps and coloured with Altenew Metallic Watercolour paints. 

I used glitter paper for the border and sentiment. 

This Challenge we are kindly sponsored by   .

We are thrilled to have the incredibly talented Darnell Knauss of djkardcreations,  joining us as Guest Designer for this challenge. You can see Darnells’s gorgeous card and more inspiration from our  fabulous DT at the TIME OUT CHALLENGES blog. 

I hope you'll  have the opportunity to join in the fun and enter our challenge.

I'm also sharing my card at the following challenges:-

Inspiration Station Challenge

Four Seasons Challenge

Rectangle, 3 or more colours, Embossing

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PENNY BLACK SATURDAY CHALLENGE SEP'25

 Hey there Crafty Friends! It's the first Saturday of the month, so we have a new Penny Black Saturday Challenge up on the blog. 

Our theme this month is 'ANYTHING GOES or the optional twist 'SPOTS/& or STRIPES'.

I used the same stamp as last month, but created a different look with looser watercolour and designer paper. 

Stamp: Penny Black Spring Blossom Cling

If you'd like to be considered for a guest designer spot for a future challenge, please add 'GDT' after your name on the link-up...and remember to check back to see if you've been chosen!

You can see more inspiration from our talented DT at our blog. I hope you have the opportunity to join in our challenge.

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