Thursday, June 23, 2022

Seize the Birthday Summer Activities Challenge


Hi all :-) I am back with another card as a guest on the Seize the Birthday Challenge.  This is my last party with them and I would like to say a huge thank you to Nancy and the team for inviting me along!

For the next 2 weeks the theme is Anything Birthday + the optional topping of :



I have recently returned home after a fabulous trip to Holland and was inspired by all of the cycles and the tulip fields and used a Simon Says Stamp Classic Bicycle Die Set 


I  used a Simon Says Stamp Slimline Floral Border Stencil  and a Clouds Stencil for the background and used Distress Oxide Inks to color. I added a few balloons and a sentiment strip to finish 

Fun Fact: tulips didn't originate in Amserdam, they are originally from Turkey, or Turkije as we are now to spell it ;-) 



Thanks for looking! 
Please hop on over to the challenge blog to see what fabulous makes the DT have made too! 

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Simon Says Stamp Classic Bicycle Die Set
Simon Says Stamp Classic Bicycle Die Set
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Simon Says Stamp Slimline Floral Stencil
Simon Says Stamp Slimline Floral Stencil
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Crafters Companion Repositionable Adhesive Spray
Crafters Companion Repositionable Adhesive Spray
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Simon Says Stamp Balloon Trio Die Set
Simon Says Stamp Balloon Trio Die Set
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Simon's Exclusive White 120lb Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive White 120lb Card Stock
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Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Card Stock
Neenah Classic Crest 80lb Card Stock
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Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer
Fiskars Reinforced Paper Trimmer
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Best Creation Big Foam Squares
Best Creation Big Foam Squares
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Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
Fiskars Spring Assist Scissors
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Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
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Distress Oxide Ink Pads
Distress Oxide Ink Pads
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Simon's Exclusive Lipstick Red Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Lipstick Red Card Stock
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Simon's Exclusive Teflon Bone Folder
Simon's Exclusive Teflon Bone Folder
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Simon's Exclusive Shades Of Gray Card Stock
Simon's Exclusive Shades Of Gray Card Stock
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Paper Rose Clouds 6x6 Stencil
Paper Rose Clouds 6x6 Stencil
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Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Small and Large
Simon Says Stamp Blending Brush Set Small and Large
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Tim Holtz Shaping Tool Kit
Tim Holtz Shaping Tool Kit
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Scotch ATG Tape Glider
Scotch ATG Tape Glider
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CZ Designs Reverse Birthday Sentiment Strips
CZ Designs Reverse Birthday Sentiment Strips
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Hope you all have a great week :-)
Happy Crafting
Luv Lols x x x

12 comments:

Marja Sch said...

Such a wonderful card. Greetings Marja

Liz said...

Super card, so bright and summery. xx

Colleen said...

You have been an amazing Party Guest at STB! Thank you for all your wonderful cards and inspiration! This bike card with those gorgeous balloons as just awesome once again! Hope to see you again and again in the gallery!

Sandra H said...

Oh wow your card is fabulous love the balloons and the bicycle xx

Barbara said...

I have loved your amazing card contribution to our challenges. This card is super cool. I have seen the many bikes in Holland and I an enjoying your take on this summer activities theme. Those colors real looking balloons are so sweet. This is a fun and creative card.

JoAnn said...

Great card and those balloons are awesome and so real lookin. Love the stenciled flowers behind the cute bicycle too. Thanks for being a great party guest at STB, your cards have all been fabulous. Hope to see you in our gallery in the future.

cebelica said...

I love this card - the design, the colours ... It's awesome! xx

Nancy said...

Lorraine, We have certainly enjoyed having you as our guest! There is so much to love about your final card. Between the soft clouds, vibrant balloons, and how the bike is sticking off the edge of the card for a fun layout. I also love the string you used for the balloons. I am going to have to invest in some of those sentiment strips as well. Thanks again and take care!

Ashwini Rao said...

All your cards have been just fantastic so far, Lorraine, and this one's no exception! I love the bright red of the bicycle, and the lovely scene of nature behind. All the balloons just add to the fun! I can imagine having the time of my life if I got to go on this ride! Thank you so much for all the inspiration you've given us as our guest!

Cathy said...

Such a fun and happy card, love the bicycle and colourful balloons and thankyou for being our guest this last month, Cathy x

shirley-bee said...

Fab card, Lorraine! Holland is definitely the place to ride a bicycle 😆. Thanks for being our surprise party guest, we’ve loved having you xx

Vicki Dutcher said...

Love your use of the bright colors! This is a happy card!