Sparkly Birthday Wishes

For those special Birthdays it's wonderful to add some extra sparkle.

Look at those sparkles!

My entry to ... 

...  Seize the Birthday #204 : Sparkle & Shine

... Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge : Anything Goes

... Just Add Ink #533 : Just add "S" I'm adding Sparkle!

50th Birthday Celebration

I have a 50th Birthday celebration this weekend. It's for a guy so keeping it simple.

I added shadows to the background images to give more depth.

I actually split the original sentiment by adding the Double cut numbers from Concord and 9th.  Red border was coloured with Copics, and the inside with Silver Liquid Pearl. Love the metallic look it gives to the card.

My entry to ... 

... Seize the Birthday : Sentiment as Focal Point

... Die Cut Divas : Anything Goes

Upgrading a card ...

When those big Birthdays come around, you need to up the ante. I had a lovely rose gatefold card, but I wanted to make it extra special.  So I added numbers from the Concord & 9th Double cut numbers die set. I love that you can give that extra pop.

I felt the rose needed to be more grounded so added a knotted string along the green base.

I also made an envelope to match.

My entry to ...

... AAA Birthday : Include a number

... Seize the Birthday : Off the Edge