Sing Happy Birthday, and blow out the candles!
Rainbow Candles
The important feature of this birthday card should not be overlooked…..the sentiment.
I stamped “Count the good times, not the candles!” in Memento Black Ink on Thick Whisper White Cardstock, and used an Ornate Frames Die for cutting. Beneath it is “Happy Birthday” from the Itty Bitty Greetings stamp set, cut with a Merry Christmas Die, repeated four times.
I embossed, just a section, of the Thick Whisper White card base with the Swirls & Curls Embossing Folder, and raised the words on Dimensionals.
Now, for my curvy, rainbow candles. They were made with two dies from the Bouquet Bunch Die Set.
First, I colored a rainbow of Stampin’ Blends across Thick Whisper White Cardstock. The picture shows you how I cut them with the die.
Next, I used the “leaf” die to cut flames from Pineapple Punch Cardstock.
Finally, I glued the candles to the smooth card front, popped the flames up on Dimensionals, and my card was complete. I couldn’t resist taking one more, sunlit, photo.
I was inspired by two challenges. The “toppings” at Seize the Birthday is candles.
And, my layout is from CAS(E) this sketch.
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Love all the inspiration all your card give. Thank you.
Wow, creative use of those dies for your lovely candles and flames Su. I like how you colored them and die cut them. Thanks for sharing with us at Seize the Birthday.
Great card, love how you’ve repurposed those dies for candles! The rainbow stripes look fantastic and I love the sentiment. Thankyou for playing along at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x
Fantastic card, Su! First of all, the design is very interesting – I love how you’ve used the embossed side of the card to have the sentiments, instead of having them centered. And I love how you’ve creatively used those dies – the candles look just so much fun!! Thank you so much for joining us at the Seize the Birthday challenge!
What a nice comment! Thank you, Ashwini!
Wow such a clever card Sue! I have to make this one!
Thank you, Pat! Have fun making it!
I loved the way you re-purposed the leaf die for the flame – you have an artistic eye. And thanks for showing your coloring technique!
I appreciate your nice comment, Jane! Thank you, and you’re welcome!
Absolutely adorable. I love your style so much. Love to use your cards as inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
It makes me happy that I inspire you! Thank you, Jane!
What a fantastic card! I love it! The candles are so creative, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Patricia! I’m so glad you like it!