I needed to add birthday cards to my stash and I often use this simple design because it makes great use of snippets and it goes together quickly. The embossed background was made with a retired SU! embossing folder and the main image was made with 3 die-cut circles in 3 different sizes; split in half and arranged to create the circle. The sentiment was heat-embossed with white ep on a strip of black and I added a tiny clear gemstone accent to finish this one.
I will share this with the Colorful Options challenge for January 2024 which is celebrating the colors of Iceland. Use one color, or any combination of colors shown in the photo below, or make a rainbow colored card if you wish.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope everyone had a nice time welcoming in the new year. Have a great day!
Carol
Such a beautiful design with the textured background and your pretty shades of blues! I still haven't tried out this technique yet and don't know why, but I'm hoping to give it a try sometime! Thanks for the inspiration, friend!
ReplyDeleteLovely card, the blues are very pleasing!Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDelete💙💙💙 this! The embossed background is fantastic! Thank you for playing with us at the Colorful Options Challenge. Cheers, Makira
ReplyDeleteI really love this design and the embossed background.
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Nice card, Carol. I like the colors you used. and I like the look of the background with the embossing folders.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great Year!
Beautiful design and such a fabulous card.. love the whole concept xx
ReplyDeleteThe textured background shows off this circular design to perfection. This circle idea is a favourite of mine with several variations possible and as you said great for using up snippets.
ReplyDeleteSo effective Carol and with a real elegant CAS feel, perfect use of colour contrasts.
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Beautiful card Carol, great design and a lovely colour combination. xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful card my friend, really elegant with those blue shades and the pretty embossing! Love this design so much! That cute gem is the perfect eye attraction.
ReplyDeleteAny time I see this technique for using snippets I repromise to myself that I want try... But I always forget it!! So thanks so much for remembering me!!!
Sending hugs and love on your way for a wonderful rest of the week!!
Love this, Carol! Those circle create an eye catching look and love the simple design & colors! One of these days I need to try this with the circles! Such a neat look. TFS and wishing you a wonderful day! Hugs~
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun look and good for almost any occasion. I love the shades of blue and pretty embossed background.
ReplyDeleteI've seen that circle technique, but never got around to doing it. I have that ef & it's the perfect background for your circle of blues!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol
ReplyDeleteGreat use of your snippets and lovely colour choices too.
I hope you had a lovely Christmas and wish you all the very best for 2024.
Love and hugs
Jules xx
wow, I love how you made the focal point out of half circles. It is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card, Carol!
ReplyDeleteThe design is fantastic!
May 2024 sparkle with joy, overflow with success, and bring you endless moments of happiness!
So very nice.
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I like this design, the embossed background really adds elegance!
ReplyDeleteA great birthday card with wonderful design for your stash! Love the colors and the embossed background, too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous design and love the texture on this beauty. Thank you so much for sharing with us at Colorful Options.
ReplyDeleteMarie
I really want to try this technique. I have seen so many amazing cards with it and I really love yours in the blues.
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