Seize the Birthday! Circles!

by ElizStewart // November 13, 2017 // 2 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are CIRCLES, that is we are making birthday cards incorporating circles. I have used the SSS Birthday Circle on its own rather than as shaker frame. Within my circle I have added a copic-colored SSS birthday farm animal, then embellished with enamel dots and washi. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Kraft Card Base!

by ElizStewart // November 4, 2017 // 1 Comment

This birthday card is for my brother! It is his birthday today! I want to wish him a fabulous day... and even better year! Happy Birthday, Glenn! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // October 22, 2017 // 1 Comment

I love this birthday bus by Avery Elle and decided to work with it for Seize the Birthday Anything Goes! Happy and fun to color! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Script or Text Background!

by ElizStewart // October 8, 2017 // 2 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is to add a script or text background to our card. I have used My Favorite Things Happy Birthday Text Background (stamped in soft pool) on top of one of Mama Elephant's children. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Balloons!

by ElizStewart // September 17, 2017 // 2 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the "toppings" are Balloons! I used the adorable Simon Says baby animal set to copic-color a birthday scene and animals with balloons! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // August 22, 2017 // 3 Comments

This week, it is Anything Goes at Seize the Birthday! I wanted to use a funny birthday stamp I had in my NBUS pile...hope you laugh! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Tie One On!

by ElizStewart // August 16, 2017 // 2 Comments

I am continuing to use techniques learned at Online Card Classes, Rainbow Maker, as I create an "Anything Goes" birthday card for Seize the Birthday. I was amazed by the rainbow balloons watercolored by Debby Hughes for class. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday–Splatter!

by ElizStewart // August 1, 2017 // 1 Comment

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are Splatter! They are right...cardmakers still love splatter. I know I do. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! Red, White and You!

by ElizStewart // July 15, 2017 // No Comments

I am playing along with Seize the Birthday this week. The toppings are Red, White and You! Usually I participate in the toppings but I think I have topped my quota of red, white and *** cards...so I am submitting under Anything Goes. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // June 27, 2017 // 2 Comments

Anything goes this week at Seize the Birthday! I am using a NBUS stamp from MFT. I am thinking Pure Innocence is delivering birthday greetings this week! Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday! One Layer!

by ElizStewart // June 14, 2017 // 4 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is the creation of a one-layer birthday card. I have turned to an old favorite: Ellen Hutson Wish Big and my Copics for a fun one-layer creation... and of course, lots of sequins. I so love sequins. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday “Something Sweet” Topping

by ElizStewart // June 5, 2017 // 2 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are "something sweet". I pulled out an old Stampin' Up set which I loved but has seen little use of late. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Creatures or Animals!

by ElizStewart // May 21, 2017 // 1 Comment

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is Creatures or Animals! I made a cute birthday card with the new My Favorite Things sows. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday — Anything Goes!

by ElizStewart // May 9, 2017 // 2 Comments

So love it when it is "Anything Goes" over at Seize the Birthday! i pulled an Art Impressions stamp from my NBUS pile. SHE WIGGLES! She is adorable doing the bogie with the thanks of an Action Wobble. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday Vellum!

by ElizStewart // April 9, 2017 // 2 Comments

At Seize the Birthday this week, the toppings for our card is vellum. I die cut 3 large balloons from red, orange and turquoise vellum... the problem as always arose in how to attach? Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday Black and White and One More Color!

by ElizStewart // March 26, 2017 // 1 Comment

Our toppings this week at Seize the Birthday is "Black and White and One More Color!". My plus one is Worn Lipstick distress embossing powder. This product is from my NBUS (Never-Before-Used Schtuff) pile now sitting on the corner of my desk. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday – Anything Goes

by ElizStewart // March 12, 2017 // 1 Comment

This week is Anything Goes at Seize the Birthday so I tried to maximize the opportunity and make a really fun card! I created a fun birthday scene with an Avery Elle set that has not gotten enough attention from me. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday Inlay Die-cutting

by ElizStewart // February 20, 2017 // 1 Comment

Inlay Die-cutting is the theme over at Seize the Birthday this week. I inlaid the Happy Birthday circle sentiment from Simon Says... oh, the bits and pieces! I also die cut a Papertrey cupcake and foam mounted. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Felt

by ElizStewart // February 5, 2017 // 1 Comment

The toppings this week over at Seize the Birthday is FELT. First, I created a fun background with my Mister Huey's sprays. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Dashes or Doodling

by ElizStewart // January 30, 2017 // 1 Comment

The theme this week at Seize the Birthday is Dashes or Doodling. I have a "doodle" flower background and inset die cut sentiment. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday “Anything Goes”

by ElizStewart // January 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

Being the first of the year, I really need to build my stash of birthday cards so I appreciate Seize the Birthday beginning 2017 with Anything Goes. I used a Papertrey text cover plate. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Presents Topping

by ElizStewart // November 27, 2016 // 4 Comments

At Seize the Birthday, the toppings this week are presents! This cat from Simon Says is one of my favorites. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Pink and Brown

by ElizStewart // August 6, 2016 // 2 Comments

The toppings this week at Seize the Birthday are Pink and Brown. I picked a wonderful pink polka dot patterned paper and using Simon Says Stamp gift die, I created a shaker card on an A2 Kraft card base. Continue reading →

Seize the Birthday: Bold and Bright Toppings

by ElizStewart // July 17, 2016 // 2 Comments

This week at Seize the Birthday, the focus is on Bold & Bright. Continue reading →