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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Seize the Birthday #297 - Cathy - Use Something New



Welcome back to a whole new year full of challenges at STB.
Cathy is our host for our first challenge of the year, and she would like us to Use something New.  I would venture to say that just about everyone has something new to share after Christmas.
I treated myself to this Gina K. kit, You are So Loved.  This stamp set and stencil in the kit is Delicate Dahlias which I stenciled with Gina's Carnation Inks.  Used her ML. #2 & 1 for the Oval.  This is also foiled with Poly Glaze and the shine is stunning.  Hard to see in picture.
  Please come and look at all of the inspiration by the DT's and join in the fun.


If you're not a toppings kinda person, well...you can just
stick with our usual "Anything Goes" Birthday!
The choice is yours!

Surprise Party Guests
Amanda Mertz is our Special Party Guest for January and February.  Welcome Amanda

Denise & Valerie are both previous winners and also Special Guests.  Welcome ladies.



Thanks for stopping by.




13 comments:

Nancy said...

Well, I can see why you treated yourself to this kit, Lin. It is really pretty! Love the oval frame too! Wonderful bright and happy card that someone will adore.

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card and lovely colors. I can see why you wanted this kit. Love the way you arranged the flowers around the oval die cut.

Lisa Elton said...

Bright and cheerful, the perfect way to say happy birthday!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Great layout and using those pretty red flowers finishes it off wonderfully

Barbara said...

I think treating yourself to a kit that can help you make beautiful cards like this one, is worth every penny! These colors are great and I am sure you can use many others too. I love your design, a great birthday card.

shirley-bee said...

Pretty card, Linda! The flowers look lovely grouped around the oval frame, and I can just see a bit of the foiling. I bet it looks fabulous irl.

Bonnie said...

I see why this kit was on your Christmas list, Linda! Gorgeous blooms, my friend and your photo shows a hint of the shine from the foil. The narrow black mat really makes that red pop!

Colleen said...

Beautiful card, Lin, you have inspired me...sadly it will have to wait until the weekend! So fun to catch up with you today!

Cathy said...

Beautiful card Linda, love the colours, such a happy card! Cathy x

JulieP said...

This is gorgeous!!! Every detail is just perfect. Love it!

Loll said...

Such a beautiful card Lin!! Your flowers are so pretty framing the lovely black oval frame. I can see the shine in your photo of the foiling. The colours are bold and beautiful. Great work! xx

Ashwini Rao said...

The flowers are looking stunning! I can see why you would go for the kit - the card looks so gorgeous! A great, well deserved treat for yourself, Linda!

Glenda J said...

Such gorgeous card - love these bold & bright flowers. Absolutely lovely.