What is the haze like in your neck of the woods? I am smack dab in the middle of the country, but our sun is a bright orange, veiled by a gray smoke. If it's this bad here, I can't imagine what it's like where the wildfires are raging. My heart goes out to those of you who are impacted and on the west coast.
Whilst living in the cover of darkness, I thought it would be the perfect time to spend a moment in my craft room. I'm popping in quickly to share my make.
My stash of birthday cards is running quite low and so I thought I'd stock up my stash this weekend. Seize the Birthday is running a die cut challenge, so I looked at my magnetic wall and found a fun die I haven't used in a bit.
I don't craft with die cuts very often as a main focal point, but what better way to stretch your crafty muscles than to try something out of your comfort zone? I found some lovely patterned papers and used the Cupcake Builder #1 set from STAMPlorations to get to work building layers.
I find mixing and matching patterns both relaxing and challenging, but I loved the way all these patterns wound up. To finish off my card, I added some beads for "sprinkles".
Thanks for stopping by!
This is fun! I'm with you, rarely are die cuts front and centre on my cards, but your cupcake looks terrific! Especially with the sprinkles. :D Nice job with the patterned papers, too. THanks for linking up with us at Seize the Birthday!
ReplyDeleteLove the zig zag motion of your patterned paper and the fun confetti candy on top of you’re birthday cupcake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific mix of patterns and colors! This is festive and fun Becca!
ReplyDeleteLove all of the colourful dp you matched up here, great colours and textures, and a fun cupcake card. Thankyou for playing along with our diecuts challenge at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x
ReplyDeleteBecca, this is such a beautiful blend of your mixed media style! I sure hope I can remember that little fish-tail bouquet for the sentiment! Such an adorable cupcake, and your background enables you to mix and match patterned papers perfectly... phew! say that 10 times fast!
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Super fun die! Made for a fabulous card. Thanks for joining in at STB
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Becca - love your combination of papers and the snazzy cupcake.
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Blessings
Maxine
Love the sprinkles on your cupcake, so cute. Thanks for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.
ReplyDeleteso wonderful card!
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