I am excited to be playing along with Seize the Birthday today as a Surprise Party Guest! I was asked after my card was chosen a winner on this post.
I almost started making a Valentine (with a heart!) and luckily my brain refocused and remembered this is a birthday card challenge - duh!
My boxwood wreath and stamp set are from The Greetery. I have had this stamp set and die since it came out in 2021 and until today, have never used it. My New Year's Resolution is to stop buying so much and start using what I have that hasn't yet been touched! (it's sort of working!)
I made the background using the Herringbone Parquet Die, also from The Greetery. I cut it out of white paper and colored it using blender brushes with Brushed Corduroy and Hickory Smoke Distress Inks. I splattered it using a white POSCA Pen. I tied a bow out of twine and adhered it to the wreath. The wreath is popped up on foam dots.
We hope you will join us at Seize the Birthday and you'll 'Add a Heart' to your birthday card design - or you can just make a birthday card!
You will find some lovely inspiration from the Design Team as well as Mr. Linky over at Seize the Birthday!
I'm also sending my card to:
first time using the Boxwood stamps and die
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Paper: white - Papertrey Ink
Ink: Light Spruce, Medium Spruce - Gina K Designs, Brushed Corduroy, Hickory Smoke - Ranger Distress.
Other Supplies: Herringbone Parquet Die, Boxwood Heart base Die - The Greetery, Blender brushes, Oval Punch - Stampin'up, twine, white POSCA pen.
Such a pretty wreath, looks lovely on your background! Thanks so much for playing at Make My Monday!
ReplyDeleteJulia, love your great background that showcases your boxwood wreath. Fantastic card. So happy to have you as a Party Guest.
ReplyDeleteYour heart wreath looks brilliant on that background and those white splatters are the perfect finishing touch xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful wreath, and I believe I have it but it has been quite awhile since I have used it...I love your background or the wreath too! Congrats on being the winner and the special guest!!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing hearts in colours other than red or pink. I love that background too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous heart wreath, Julia! And congrats on being a guest designer!!
ReplyDeleteI like the way how you made that heart!
ReplyDeleteLia DT DD
What a great card and a good resolution too. I have made the same one this year I have the die but have used it many times and recently I used the sections to make a wreath. (Hint) I love this card as I think it could be for a special masculine card too. So hard to make for me. Here is to making good on that new resolution.
ReplyDeleteI can not tell you how many times I have gone to make my card and then at the last minute remembered it has to be a birthday card. Boy do I feel silly when I should definitely know better. LOL Love your creativity and I just love the color sage green and this is just perfect, Julia! Have a great day and thanks for being with us!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your well deserved win, Julia! I love this sweet wreath and that parquet background is always a favorite!
ReplyDeleteI've admired those products from The Greetery, but don't have them. Love this card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love your elegant design and the heart wreath looks so pretty 😊. Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Try it on Tuesday! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful! I love the wreath hear and that fabulous background!
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you as our guest at STB Julia. I love your Boxwood wreath in the shape of a heart and it looks great on that fabulous background. Great card.
ReplyDeleteI've got the same New Year’s resolution. And I had it last year, ha! I love your alternative colour scheme, and the wreath looks fab against the parquet background. Great to have you as our surprise party guest.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design Julia, love the wreath heart against the timber feel background, has a fun rustic look. Thankyou for being our guest at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card! I do love that wreath :)
ReplyDeleteJulia - what a brilliant way to incorporate the heart on your card! Love it! The splatter and twine are perfect accents. Thrilled to have you joining us as a guest at Seize the Birthday.
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