Saturday 10 February 2024

Alexandra's birthday card

 Hi all, here this lovely spring day with a birthday card for my niece - I can hardly believe she is 14 already, it's absolutely no time since she was a wee tot!  

She's a St Valentine's Day baby, so this old Penny Black stamp with the heart balloons was just perfect.  Silver and blue metallic splatters added to the stencilled background. 



Layout inspired by Atlantic Hearts Sketch #563

Simon Says Stamp Monday - fun with stencils 

AAA Birthday #58 - hearts

Seize the Birthday #277 - splatter

When I was 14 on the 14th the Falklands War ended, that's a long time ago now!  I wonder will Alex remember in 40 years time what happened on her double-14 day! 





12 comments:

Cheryl W said...

Oooh, I love your card design! The white numbers on a white background are perfect. They're noticeable without taking away from the sweet image and the fun stenciling. Of course the sequins draw the eye to the numbers and add some sparkle, too. You have such a fabulous design sense. I think I learn a little something from every card you share.

Dena J said...

Such pretty stenciling behind the pastel rainbow of balloons! A very sweet card. Thank you so much for joining us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

LesleyG said...

What a fabulous card Lynne, love the colours of that cute PB stamp, and a fab background too. How fun she’s 14 on 14th xxx

Dotty Jo said...

Gorgeous stenciling and colouring as always, Lynne! They grow up sooooooo fast don't they! My niece will be 15 in May and that just seems bonkers! Jo x

Sarah said...

That's a gorgeous card Lynne, love the pretty spring coloured heart balloons. I had just started work in Barclays Bank when the Falklands War ended, where have all those years gone!? xx

Brandi said...

Stunning! I love the stencilling, the colouring on the balloons, the white on white of the 14...just fabulous. Thanks for playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC).

Brandi R.
DT member AHSC
crzy4scrapbooking.blogspot.ca

Nancy said...

This is darling! I especially love how well you colored the balloons as they look fabulous! Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday! I hope you will come back again soon!

Linda said...

Your card is so adorable and colored beautifully. The addition of the stencil helps to ground your balloons. Awesome card. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

Glenda J said...

This so terrific! Your balloons look great and the splatter is the perfect accent. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday.

The Crafty Den said...

Oh my goodness what a super cute card Lynne. I love the adorable PB image and your card design is perfect. The stencilled background looks fab too. Thank you for sharing with us at AAA Birthday challenge this month. Hugs, Denise, DT x x

Dotty Jo said...

Hey, congrats on your win at AAA, Jo x

Jane said...

Congratulations on your win at AAA Birthday. Don’t forget to contact me if you'd like to guest with us for a future challenge - aaabirthdaychallenge@gmail.com