Thursday, December 13, 2012

A new Birthday challenge - "Seize the Birthday"

 
Hello friends -  I have been following the talented Lesley Croghan from Always Playing with Paper for quite some time and have participated in many of the challenges that she has dreamed up and brought to life for us to participate in.  She has now created another challenge that I'm super excited about called "Seize the Birthday" which officially starts on January 10th.  To get the party started and generate a little excitement for this fun new challenge - and I suspect to give us something else to create beside Christmas cards right now (although I love to create Christmas cards) she has initiated a Linky Party {Birthday Cards}.    I love the idea of this challenge in that the theme each time alternates between female and male using the same sketch.  I think this is going to be so much fun and I seriously need to get better at masculine cards.  Isn't that part of the fun of a challenge - to help us practice and get even better in our skill level.  I know that since I've started participating in challenge blogs that my skill level and range of creativity has increased tremendously - and I'm still growing.   Not sure how often I'll get to play - life has been a bit upside down for me lately, but I'll paly as often as I can ;o)

Here is my card for the Linky Party.  I made this for a new friend and fellow Stampin'Up demonstrator named Beth.  Beth is a bright, beautiful sparkly gal so I tried to incorporate that into her card:
Here's the inside too (sorry had a hard time adjusting the light on the second photo, finished the inside at night.  It is the same blue on the inside as the outside but you sure can't tell it):
 
Thanks for stopping by to visit me  - sure glad that you did! Til next time... Hugs and happy birthday crafting!! 



12 comments:

  1. Cute card and I am sure your friend will love it. I too am excited for this new challenge blog and making something along with all my Merry Monday cards.

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  2. Wow!! Love how your card is not just about the front but it looks just as great inside too...something I fail to do..note to self make an effort on the inside. Well done!!

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  3. such a yummy card she is sure to love this :)

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  4. This card speaks to me! It's sooo delicious. The new challenge sounds like fun. I'm going to have a go too. Thanks for sharing!

    hugs

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  5. Look at all that amazing bling! LOVE the bold colors on this, Danielle! It's absolutely fabulous! :)

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  6. CUTE...who doesn't love a cupcake card and bling too...pure perfection!

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  7. Perfect for a bright, sparkly gal!

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  8. Oh wow Danielle, those circles all blinged out are cool!! Great birthday card!! Thanks for joining in the Linky party at Seize the Birthday!

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  9. I know challenges have really pushed me to try new things too - and they are so much fun!
    Love the SPARKLE! and how fun is that sentiment?

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  10. How absolutely bling-alicious! Great card!

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  11. Beautiful card, I love all those gems.

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