You’d think I’d be entering a card in every one of Seize the Birthday’s challenges, and I should since in addition to The Topper, you can submit any birthday card. It’s getting it on the list that seems to be the problem. This time I’m submitting a birthday card that was specifically created for The Topper: Winged Things.
I keep a box of purchased, but unused, products, and one of them was the Jumbo Curiosity Dragonfly by The Greetery. I knew at once that this was my opportunity, and I’m quite sure I won’t have any difficulty finding a recipient for the card.
Luckily I found some alcohol ink panels I created a long time ago and thought that this pink, blue, and aqua one would be perfect for the dragonfly. You can barely see the background on the focal point panel in the above photo, but it’s more clearer at the bottom of the panel in the next photo. I initially tried embossing it in clear, but it wasn’t very nice, so instead I stamped the Simon Says Bold Leaves background stamp in black on black. I wasn’t sure that would work, but it’s lovely IRL.
I added some foam behind the dragonfly panel and behind its wings for some dimension. The sentiment and the die cut banner are from The Greetery as well. The final touch was to add some gems which luckily matched the dragonfly’s wings perfectly.
I’ll also be adding this at NBUS since this is the dragonfly’s inaugural appearance!
We’ve had one day of sunshine in the last week, but the forecast for now shows no more sun until February 1st. I certainly hope the meteorologists are wrong!
Edited: I received a lovely invitation in the comments to submit this card to another challenge: Color Options where the prompt is BLACK! It’s a new challenge for me, but I’m happy to oblige. They have a fabulous mood board:
Swoon! I love dragonflies, so I am in love with this stunner, Karen! It looks fabulous against the black and I love that the colors perfectly match the colors of the STB logo! I’m intrigued by the innovative way you inked a background image in black on black! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
It looks lovely in the photo too! I can clearly see the leaves.
I really like the colours of your dragonfly. Stunning against the black leaf background. Another stunning card creation.
What a striking card! The dragonfly looks gorgeous against the black, and the black on black leaves, such a clever idea, they look fabulous. Thankyou for playing along at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x
Ohhh! I’ve never tried black on black but adding it to my list. LOVE that background! The dragonfly is gorgeous as well. Thanks so much for playing along with us at the Seize the Birthday Karen!
Absolutely gorgeous dragonfly and the background was such a nice idea! I totally wish I was hostess for this challenge as this card would be in the winner’s circle. Thrilled to see you at Seize the Birthday, Karen!
Stunning!
Karen, your dragonfly is beautiful! I love the watermarked background! We would love for you to share it on our challenge, Colorful Options. Black is the color for the month, and your card would be a welcome addition. Cheers, Makira
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Thank you for sharing, Karen! Cheers, Makira
I appreciate you sharing our mood board on your blog! 🙏🙏🙏 I am glad to hear that you like it. MK
Stunning! Love this bright dragonfly on the black background. Thanks for sharing at the Colorful Options January Color Challenge.
I love the colors you have chosen and the black background really makes them pop. I also like how you kept the background stamping subtle.
Wow–absolutely gorgeous card! Thanks so much for your kind words, Karen!
The matt black is a perfect foil and really sets off the vibrant colours of your dragonfly. I don’t know how you do it but you always seem to have the perfect colours of those little teardrop jewels for every card …
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