Monday, October 26, 2015

Seize the Birthday - A Real Card!

Hello, friends!  I'm stopping by today with a fun one-layer birthday card I made for the current Seize the Birthday challenge.  I'm opting for "Anything Goes" this time around!


I recently purchased this retired Hero Arts stamp in an online "crafters purge" group, and I think it is really fun.  In a world where most people now text you on your birthday rather than send a good old fashioned card, I think this is quite appropriate!


I stamped the image in black ink, then masked it and sponged on distress ink.  Then, I spritzed it with Perfect Pearls "heirloom gold" spray for some shine and interest.  I removed the mask and added some subtle yellow color to the banner and lines.  

A simple, one-layer birthday card.  And, yes...it is a real card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Judy

11 comments:

  1. LOVE IT!!! I agree, an honest to goodness go to the mailbox and pull out an envelope filled with a birthday card is far better than a text or an email!!!

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  2. A real card to open and touch and admire is always better than anything any virtual message can convey, Judy ... and this one's a beauty! Fabulous sponged background with such luscious shimmer ... and such a fun sentiment! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday! Anita - Surprise Party Guest :)

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  3. How fun, and I love the warm glowing colour!!

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  4. Great card, love the colour you chose. That stamp says it all really.

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  5. Haha! This is fabulous, Judy! How fun to either send or receive this awesome card!! Hugs, Darnell

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  6. This is such a great card Judy - love what the stamp says!

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  7. OH it's as wonderful as a real live chat, right Judy??!!! We'll have one soon, I promise!
    Darling card!!
    =] Michele

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  8. This stamp is AWESOME! and sadly oh so true!! Thank you for playing with us at Seize the Birthday! Have a great day!

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  9. How fun--a real card. Love how you did the background on this one.

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  10. I love this and you are right it is sooo nice to get a real card! x

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  11. Super cute! Absolutely love the colours and the sentiment. Thanks for playing along with Seize the Birthday.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy