Birthday wishes

Hello

I made the background for this card a few weeks ago but then got stuck not knowing what to do with it. Happens to me a lot when I'm creating backgrounds. I will really love the finished result but when it comes to putting into a finished card design I just draw a total blank. Usually I just put it aside and come back to it after a couple weeks and hopefully inspiration will strike. So this is what I eventually came up with ...

I swiped Tattered Rose distress ink in the Tim Holtz Botanical embossing folder before putting in the cardstock. Any areas that were missed after embossing were touched up with a water brush and ink afterwards. The raised embossed parts were sponged with Viva Decor Inka Gold in Old Silver which is actually a lovely champagne colour. A soft buffing brings out the sheen even more. The frame is from Pinkfresh Studio Pretty frames die set & the sentiment is from MFT. Some PPP jewels were used in each corner of the frame.

I am sharing this at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

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One more...

Hi

Since I'm on a bit of a roll I have one more card for Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - No Stamps Allowed.

One of the advantages of moving is the opportunity to have a thorough clean up and cull unwanted stash. It was amazing what I found that I had forgotten about including the paper in this next card. I'm a lover of creating backgrounds so I have quite a stash but when I found a bunch of 6 x 8 pieces, done with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist years ago, I was thrilled. Now I mean years ago, at least 9 - 10! What amazed me was how well they had kept their colour and with that lovely soft glimmer I was impressed.

I used Pinkfresh Studio Fancy Floral 2 die and mounted on a pink textured card front. Unfortunately you can't see the lovely glimmer but trust me it's there. A few PPP jewels, die cut word from Altenew Inline Alpha in gold glitter and its done.

Thanks for taking the time to visit. Have a great week!