Thursday, January 25, 2024

One more Guest Designing for Seize the Birthday!

Hi everyone.  I'm back with my last card as Surprise Party Guest for Seize the Birthday.  I've had such a wonderful time joining the team for November and January!

 

Today challenge (#276) is so fun (Kraft and Another Color), plus you can use neutrals.  I found the closest ink colour to kraft  and used it along with shades of orange for a smooshed background on white mixed media paper (Distress Inks:  Gathered Twigs, Ripe Persimmon, Crackling Campfire).  I die-cut the Fresh Foliage (Memory Box) in gold metallic card stock and then added shades of orange alcohol inks on top.  To finish, I stamped the birthday sentiment in white pigment ink and heat embossed in white. 

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I hope you'll join us with your Happy Birthday card(s).  As always, Anything Birthday goes with optional theme.  Hope to see you in the gallery!

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps:  Birthday Blowout - retired (Poppy Stamps)
Paper:   White card stock (Neenah 110 lb.); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); Kraft card stock (Carta Bella)
Ink:   Distress Inks:  Gathered Twigs, Ripe Persimmon, Crackling Campfire (Tim Holtz); Unicorn white pigment ink (Hero Arts); Alcohol Inks (Ranger)
Accessories:   water mister, Fresh Foliage die (Memory Box), White embossing powder, Heat tool

34 comments:

Vicki Dutcher said...

Stunning card! That background is just beautiful with those leaves

Pat said...

This is a terrific card Loll, and such a great idea to add the orange alcohol ink over the gold metallic leaves, and the smooshed background is so bright and pretty, and perfect with the kraft card. Great to see you as the guest again this month at Seize the Birthday. x

Barbara said...

I loved seeing your cards for these last few months. That background is so unique and artistic. Cutting the leaves from gold and then adding the orange was so creative. Really a charming card.

Bobby said...

The alcohol ink gives those leaves such a great color, Loll, and I always love a smooshed background.

I Card Everyone said...

A lovely card from a wonderful guest!
=]

BożenA said...

Your background looks like a sea of fire. Stunning! And this metallic twig colored with alcohol inks works wonderfully with the background. I also love the white sentiment, perfect contrast. Wonderful card, Loll.
hugs,
BożenA

Linda said...

Loll, your card is stunning with the oranges on the kraft. Gorgeous card. It has been so great having you as our Guest Designer for November and January.

Cathy said...

Beautiful card Loll, love the mix of kraft with orange and the AI on the metallic leaves looks amazing. Thankyou for being our guest, loved seeing your inspirational cards, Cathy x

Liz said...

Beautiful card Loll, wonderful background for the lovely die cut leaves.
Liz xx

Marcia Hill said...

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL Loll! Your background is wonderful...so bright and colorful with just the shades of orange! And the leaves are the perfect addition! Lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Lisa Elton said...

You've taken kraft to a whole new level, Loll! This is a gorgeous card!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card with your lovely smooshed background and the gold die cut leaves. It really adds to the beauty with the alcohol inks. Loved having you as our SPG for November and January. Hope to see you in our gallery in the future.

TK said...

What a beautiful, warm card -- makes me feel all toasty, like sitting by the campfire! Truly pretty shine on your stems

kiwimeskreations said...

Loll this is absolutely gorgeous - love the background you created and the gold over it is stunning
Blessings
Maxine

nancy littrell said...

Love your beautiful smooshed background and your copper die cut leaves, especially how you added the Alcohol Ink colors...so clever and creative, Lolly. TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

Julie B said...

The MB leaf spray is one of my faves and you've brought it to life with the alcohol ink Loll. This card is you in a nutshell, fab. :)

Nancy said...

This could not have turned out any better, Loll. Your AI spray is just gorgeous! It has been an absolute pleasure having you as our guest and I hope you will come back and join us from time to time. Take care!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Gorgeous golden sprig against that smooshed background, Loll - love it!!

HilaryJane said...

This is stunning. I love how you inked the gold die cuts. what a great effect. Love it xx

Susan said...

Love the way you added the alcohol ink to the gold shimmer cs - such a neat effect! Beautiful smooshed background too.

Bonnie said...

Bright and beautiful, Lolly! Love that background and the metallic leaves! You've been a great guest for Seize the Birthday!

Colleen said...

Loll you are such a gift to us!! It has been wonderful having you with us at Seize the Birthday. Each card challenge has been inspirational and amazing. and thank you once again for playing with this challenge. Your card is stunning, Love your orange and then to play with the gold is really outstanding. We loved having you here with us, and I know that I look forward to seeing more from you!!

Brenda in IN said...

This is outstanding, Loll. There is a special place in my heart for orange. It is the most cheerful color and always makes me happy. Adding it over gold is awesome.

Cat Craig said...

That is a stunning piece of art, Loll. Love it. Top 5 of my faves of your cards.

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, my word, this is incredible! Those leaves -- gasp! Your art is amazing time after time. Picking up my jaw...

Julia Aston said...

Beautiful smooshing in the orange and kraft Loll - and I love the AI dabbed onto the metallic die cut stems! Julia xx

Ina G said...

Another beauty Loll. Of course I love the smooched background and the wow factor is that gold metallic leaf and how clever to add colour with alcohol ink Loooooove it!

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

A stunning result, with the gorgeous leaves making that little difference. x

Christine Alexander said...

Beautiful leaves, the AI's on gold metallic card looks amazing xx

Ashwini Rao said...

Absolutely sweet! I love the splash of color and then the metallic gold leaves. Splendid!! Thank you for this charming inspiration for us, Loll!!

Linda said...

Simply stunning. The colours look amazing and I love the shading from the alcohol inks on the die cut xx

JulieP said...

Your metallic embossed foliage is just stunning Loll! Orange and kraft is a surprising wonderful combination. We've really enjoyed having you here at STB!

shirley-bee said...

I love the effect of the alcohol ink on gold card, Loll - the leaf spray is stunning! It’s been a treat to have you as our guest, your cards are always so inspirational.

Glenda J said...

This is absolutely stunning! I love everything about it.
It's been so great to have you join us at STB - your creations have been so great.