The Challenge FUN Continues at Seize The Birthday

If you're anything like me, you're always looking for a FUN challenge where you can be inspired to create cards that you actually need and will use.  One of those FUN challenges is Seize the Birthday.  We all need to have Birthday cards readily on hand; and at Seize the Birthday Challenge, you will always be inspired to create wonderful Birthday cards for everyone on your list.....and then some.

The "Extra Topping" (which is an Option to the Anything Goes theme) for this challenge is "Favorite Color(s)".  When I saw this theme, I immediately knew which patterned papers I wanted to use.  This line is an OLD favorite of mine.  It's called Oh Darling by Crate Paper and it's adorable.  My "favorite" color (or color combo actually) is found in this line.  I don't even have the proper names for these colors, but I'm calling them soft seafoam green and a blush pink sorbet.  From the time I first laid eyes on this color combo (in this particular line), I was immediately smitten and have been hooked ever since.  LOVE.

I used a light kraft card base and attached the Oh Darling patterned papers.  I used lots of stickers, journalling cards, ephemera and goodies from the Oh Darling line on my card as accent pieces.  Yes, there's a lot going on there, so feel free to ask questions.  I added some tulle, some Mint Baker's Twine and Melissa Frances blush tulle ribbon.  Once I had all the goodies in place, I used the space on the journalling card to cut the awesome medallion using the Honeycomb Basics Dies and Hey Honeycomb Sentiments Stamp Set from The Greetery.  What a FUN surprise on a card!

You attach the (color of your choice) Honeycomb Ball to the bottom circle and top it/cover it with the stamped and cut half piece.  This will eventually be folded open to real the honeycomb ball.  It sticks to the little die-cut heart which has been cut using 3-D Foam Tape to hold the honeycomb open once the recipient reveals it.  How FUN!  I do apologize for so many (four) photos, but I wanted you to be able to see the honeycomb open as well.

Thanks so much for visiting me today.  I do hope that you'll stop by Seize the Birthday and other fun challenges to share your art and play along.  Be inspired, try something new, and have FUN doing it.  We look forward to seeing you out there in social media and blogland, creative friends.

I'm sharing this card here:

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Blessings,

Karen