SEITHE BIRTHDAY #332 funny/pun-ny

 Hi there Crafters! It's Jenny here and I'm so happy to be hosting this challenge for Seize the Birthday. 

I recently went in search for Birthday stamps that make fun of our age, because that's now my demographic! I found this stamp from Unity Stamp Co (Party Pup) and just had to have it.

I was in the mood for Paper-Piecing and thought this grungy paper was just perfect. I think it's an old 

Christy Tomlinson design from American Crafts. The stamp is from Unity Stamp Co.

You can see more from our talented Surprise Party Guest, Cassandra as well as Lynda our wonderful Guest Designer and the rest of the 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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

Seize the Birthday #331- Square Card + Non-white base

Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.

Glenda is our host for this challenge and her chosen "Topping" option this time is...make a square card (any size) with a non white base.  If you are not in to our "toppings" option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card. 

I decided to use up some pretty patterned paper from my stash and pair it with a stamped flower.

Stamp: Simon Says Stamp Wild & Free

Paper: Kaisercraft

You can see more from our talented Surprise Party Guest Lynda from Loopy-Loo Cards and the rest of the Design Team at  the 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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

Seize the Birthday #330 One or More Numbers

  Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.

Cathy is our host for this challenge and her chosen Theme is to use 'One or More Numbers' on our cards.   If you are not in to our "toppings" option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card. 

This year I turn 67 and when I was asked how old I would be, people would laugh. So that's how I learnt about the  '6 7 Meme'. Look it up if you don't know what I'm talking about (or don't). 

I thought I would have some fun with my card and the Panda from The Ton Stamps was the perfect stamp, paired withe the numbers from an old There She Goes stamp set.

We have a new Surprise Party Guest joining us for the next couple of months - Lynda-Loopy Loo Cards.

Also joining us this challenge is Fran from Fran Made in Oregon.

You can see Lynda and Fran's fantastic cards and  more from the Design Team at  the 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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

Seize the Birthday #328 Use Vellum or Acetate

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.  

Ashwini is our host for this challenge and her chosen Topping is for us to use 'VELLUM OR ACETATE' on our card.    
If however you are not in to our 'toppings' option, you can omake any kind of  Birthday Card.

I used some coloured vellum that's been sitting in my stash for years. I layered 3 colours and your can see the other colours under the white polka dots. The butterfly is from Memory Box and the Embossing Folder is from Stampin Up. The paper is from Daiso. 

You can see more from our talented Surprise Party Guest Kathy, from Stamps at Play as well as our wonderful  GD, Kerry, from  Kerry's Papercraft and the rest of the 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.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

SEIZE THE BIRTHDAY #327 Sweet Treats

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.  

Shirley is our host for this challenge and her chosen Topping is 'SWEET TREATS'.    

If however you are not in to our 'toppings' option, you can omake any kind of  Birthday Card.

I used the Pretty Pink Posh Big Valentine Cupcake  die to create my yummy card. I chose warm colours because it's still Autumn in Australia. I think it might be a Coffee Butterscotch cake 😍.

The embossing folder is from Altenew and the sentiment an oldie from W & W. 

The embossed panel card stock is not Kraft, but actually a metallic card from Curious Metallics called Nude  - it is so pretty IRL.

You can see more from our talented Surprise Party Guest Kathy, from Stamps at Play as well as Stef our GD our wonderful Guest Designer and the rest of the 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. 

I'm also sharing at the following:-

 Anything Goes with a Twist of EMBELLISHMENTS

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SEIZE THE BIRTHDAY #326 FEATURE AN ANIMAL

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.  

Nance is our host for this challenge and her chosen Topping is for us to 'Feature an Animal'.   

If however you are not in to our 'toppings' option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card.

I love this adorable Panda stamp from Whimsy Stamps. The Background stamp is from Art Impressions .

I used Prismacolor Pencils blended with Gamsol.

This week we welcome a new Surprise Party Guest,  Kathy Schweinfurth .  We also have Tracey McNeeley joining us this challenge as Guest Designer. You can see their wonderful cards and more from our Design Team at our 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. 

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

HAPPY  7thBIRTHDAY

ALL CREATURES GREAT & SMALL

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Seize the Birthday - #321 Anything with Wings

  Hi there Crafters! It's Jenny here and I'm so happy to be hosting this challenge for Seize the Birthday. I've always been addicted to butterfly, dragonfly and bird stamps/dies etc and I don't think I'm the only one, so I hope you enjoy the Topping I've chosen ... 'Anything with Wings'.

I've used Primacolor Pencils again to colour this gorgeous image from Penny Black Stamp called Perch.

I was colouring every day when I was non weight-bearing after foot surgery and I need to get back to it again, because practice definitely helps. I made this a few months ago and it was one of my best efforts.

Our Surprise Party Guest is Helen Brammer from Helen's Craft Haven.  We also have Rachel joining us as Guest Designer. 

You can see Helen's gorgeous card and more from our  talented Design 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. 

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

              Garden Party No. 12 - Anything in (or from) a Garden

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Seize the Birthday - #320 CAS + DIES

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge. 

Glenda is our host for this challenge and she wants us to  create a 'CAS Birthday Card with Die Cuts'. 

If you are not in to our "toppings" option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card.

I smooshed Alcohol Inks over a piece of Holographic silver card stock and then die cut the Dragonfly and cut the co-ordinating strips for a border. I used a favourite Embossing Folder for the background. The sentiment was stamped, silver embossed and die cut. 

Dies: Dragonfly Alexandra Renke , Sentiment Pinkfresh Studio

Stamp: Sentiment Pinkfresh Studio

Embossing Folder: Stampin Up

Our Surprise Party Guest is Helen Brammer from Helen's Craft Haven.  We also have Valerie from Scrap de Vava joining us as Guest Designer. 

You can see Helen's gorgeous card and more from our  talented Design 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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

Seize the Birthday - #318 Make your own Snowflake Background

  Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge. 

Barbara is our host for this challenge and she wants us to  create a Birthday Card with Our Own Snowflake Background. If you are not in to our "toppings" option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card.

I wouldn't mind a bit of snow here as it was 43C yesterday and more to come! 

I made a smooshed backgound, then stamped the music and then Snowflakes, which were heat embossed. I used Pearl Embossing Powder for a warmer look. The Music Background stamp, Snowflake Stamps and Frame Die are all from Penny Black. The Deer Die is an oldie from Alexandra Renke I think and the sentiment from Papertrey Ink.

Our Surprise Party Guest is Helen Brammer from Helen's Craft Haven.  We also have Stephanie from Ingenius Inkling joining us as Guest Designer. 

You can see Helen and Stephanie’s  gorgeous cards and more from our  talented Design 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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

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 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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

Seize the Birthday #312 Black & White

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.  

Linda is our host for this challenge and she has chosen  'BLACK & WHITE' as her Topping.  If you are not in to our 'toppings' option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card.

The Panda is a freebie from Scrapbook.com and I thought he was perfect for a Black & White themed card.

The window die and sentiment are from MFT.

You can see more from our talented Surprise Party Guest, Karen Letchworth and the rest of the team at  Seize the Birthday Challenge blog.

We also have a talented new Designer joining our team - Nancy Salkeld joining our team.  Welcome Nance!

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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)

                                                                

Seize the Birthday #311 No Flowers

 Hi there Crafty Friends! It's time for another Seize The Birthday Challenge.  

Jules is our host for this challenge and she wants us to make a Birthday card with  'No Flowers' as her  Topping.   If you are not in to our 'toppings' option, you can make any kind of  Birthday Card.

I really enjoyed making this card with bold colours - very different from my normal white background.

The dies are from Tim Holtz (Sizzix) - Happy Hour. I used Distress Inks for the blending.

Here is another bonus card...

You can see more from our talented Surprise Party Guest, Karen Letchworth, as well as Cassandra our Guest Designer and the rest of the 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. 

   Thanks for taking the time to visit my blog! I love to read your comments:)