Welcome Summer at Seize The Birthday

Hi!  It's time for a new challenge at Seize The Birthday.  The Toppings Option, if you choose to use it, is Summer Time!   As always, you don't have to use the Toppings...that's optional...as long as it's a Birthday card.

Summer Time!

 

I knew exactly what stamp I wanted to use when I saw the Toppings option.  Actually, this stamp hadn't even seen ink until now.  So, it was about time!

This card was inspired by some of the early morning skies I see when I'm out for my early morning walks.  I love sunrises and sunsets.  The colors can be amazing!

I sponged this background using distress inks and my Tim Holtz foam blending tool.  The clouds were created with a smidge of Black Soot distress ink, on the edge of the foam pad.  Then I used a white Signo gel pen to add a little dimension to them.  Next I stamped the tree and finally, I sponged onyx black ink over the edge of a torn piece of cardstock to create the ground.

For the sentiment panel, I sponged a piece of white cardstock with the same pink ink that I used in the sky.

Okay, now it's time for you to check out what my team mates at Seize The Birthday have created for your inspiration.  Just click HERE!
I hope you'll join us in this fun challenge...we love seeing what everyone creates.

Supply list ~
Cardstock: whisper white (SU), white (PTI)
Stamps: forever young (SU), wreath for all seasons (PTI)
Ink: black soot, faded jeans, stormy sky, victorian velvet (Ranger), onyx black (Versafine)
Other: blending tool and foam pads (Ranger), white gel pen (Signo)