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21 May 2015

Seize the birthday with no toppings

Hi there!

For the next two weeks at Seize the birthday we invite you to link any newly created birthday card as it is a no topping week!

                                                     


Since Summer is all around us, I decided on a sun/Summer themed birthday card.



My card was made by cutting a stencil with my Silhouette, and painting with water color paint in yellow, with just a touch of orange. I used only a very small amount of water . If you use too much water it might run beneath the stencil and you won't get a neat look.

I added my sentiment after the paint has dried completely.



Here's the sentiment  for those who might be interested ;)






I am linking my card to the challenge at Less is more where the theme is " HELLO SUNSHINE " and the STENCIL IT challenge at Simon says stamp

Thanks for looking... hope to see your card in the gallery this fortnight!



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41 comments:

  1. SonjaKMay 21, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    Such a sunny, happy card! I'd never have thought that you've used a stencil if you hadn't revealed it. Looks like a perfectly handdrawn sun.

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  2. Leigh PennerMay 21, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Oh, this is so fun! I love it!

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  3. Dotty JoMay 21, 2015 at 9:43 PM

    What a fabulous, fun card - I love it! And your sentiment looks brilliant against that lovely, bold image, Jo x

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  4. JennyMay 21, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Oh my!!! what a happy happy card.... love it Hannelie :)
    Jenny x

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  5. SueMay 21, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    This is gorgeous, I love the sunny colours and wonderful sentiment - thank you for sharing it too!
    Sue xx

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  6. Cheryl W.May 22, 2015 at 1:22 AM

    Well, how cool is that! You are so creative!

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  7. Tiya-BMay 22, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    great idea love the great fun sun and your fantastic sentiment.

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  8. Jen W.May 22, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    This rocks, Hannelie! That swirly sun is so cool and I love the layout of the sentiment!

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  9. Happy DanceMay 22, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Such a sweet birthday card! I just love yellow. It's such a happy color. And this is a happy card! Great sentiment too; I love how you design so many of your own, then share them with us all. Thinking of you and hoping things are going really well too. Bev

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  10. GeriMay 22, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    So nice to see you creating! I love the soft watercolor look of your funky sun! Thanks for another fabulous sentiment - love the font of "sunshine"!

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  11. PaulineMay 22, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    Just fab! Great sentiment, and cool watercoloured sun!

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  12. GerrinaMay 22, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Wat een zonnige kaart! Gaaf dat je zoveel gebruik maakt van je silhouette; dit is weer een mooi stencil! Fijn weekend, Gerrina

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  13. sandieMay 22, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    Wonderful sunshine colour and fab sentiment x

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  14. CardsbymaaikeMay 22, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    how fun is this card? well done and thank you for sharing

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  15. HJMay 22, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I love the card and the sentiment. Thanks for allowing us to copy the sentiment and for your tips on how to make the bright happy card.

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  16. Sazzle DazzleMay 22, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    You are so clever Hannelie.
    This is simply AMAZING. Almost looks like finger painting so even more fabulous. Love it.
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part.
    Sarah xx
    Less is More

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  17. newbie85May 22, 2015 at 4:08 PM

    Love the sunny card!!! We all need sunshine! And thank you sooo much for the perfect sentiment!!!

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  18. Joanne James - The Crafty OwlMay 22, 2015 at 5:19 PM

    Hannelie this is so clever - you amaze me with your creativity! I'd never have thought this was a stencil - what a fab card!

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  19. NancyMay 22, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    I agree with others, almost reminds me of finger painting! Great card Hannelie! BIG HUGS and WELL WISHES TOO!!!

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  20. LesLeeMay 22, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    Simply gorgeous.. great job!!1

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  21. Valentyna KomisarenkoMay 22, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Just your card, Hannelie! So bright and energetic, and clever :)

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  22. ArdythMay 22, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    Love the big scale of the sun - who could look at this and not smile?

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  23. ChrissieMay 22, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    As stunning as ever Hannelie!
    Lovely sunny card!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  24. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21May 22, 2015 at 10:42 PM

    This caught my eye! Love the bold artsy design.

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  25. Neets BMay 22, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    Adore that big swirly sun and you've watercoloured it beautifully, FAB!
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More GD

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  26. LinMay 23, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    Hannelie, this is perfect for the upcoming season, and for our challenge! Love that wonderful sunny yellow and how sweet of you to share this great sentiment! Thanks for playing along with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

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  27. AnneMay 23, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Love your stencil you created, super sunny card Hannelie and thanks for the sentiment
    Thanks so much for joining us
    Anne
    Less is More

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  28. ClaireMay 23, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    What a fabulous CAS stencil Hannelie - I really do need to use my Cameo more often (and not just for cutting!) I thought you had maybe done this with your fingers lol Gorgeous!

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  29. - Bellule -May 24, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    I love your sunny card, so stunning !!

    Bises.

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  30. Anita in FranceMay 24, 2015 at 11:16 AM

    Happy, happy, happy, Hannelie ... your fabulous large scale sun has me smiling all over my face! Anita :)

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  31. Mel CMay 24, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Wonderful card, thank you for the great sentiment!

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  32. Cards by SharynMay 25, 2015 at 3:14 AM

    Great card and inspiration. Thanks for the freebie.

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  33. JacqMay 25, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    What a great card and fab sentiment! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  34. KiwiMay 25, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely sunny card,and thanks for the birthday sentiment-gorgeous!

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  35. Marika May 26, 2015 at 12:28 AM

    Just loving the sentiment!! You are just a master with that die-cutting machine of yours. I am always in awe what your creativity gets out of it. Simply amazing card!

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  36. Barb GhigMay 26, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Such a fun graphic card, Hannelie! I love the strokes on the sun rays and how you created depth with your inks!
    Thanks so much for another great sentiment!

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  37. Kelly LatevolaMay 27, 2015 at 6:48 AM

    Such a fun card! I love how bright it is!!

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  38. Kay MillerMay 28, 2015 at 1:44 AM

    What a fun card Hannelie!! Your stenciled sun is just fantastic! Love the sentiment too!

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  39. DeeptiMay 29, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    Gorgeous sun!

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  40. Petra SwartJune 5, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Joe, daai son is so warm en vrolik, vrou, hy gaan behoorlik iemand se dag vul met sonskyn en laggies!!!! Ek is mal oor hoe jy die geel en oranje verf saam gebruik het - dit lyk pragtig!!! Die geel basis en die fyn swart randjie rond jou lieflike prentjie perfek af!!! Pragtig gedoen!!!!
    Groete

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  41. Diana KJune 6, 2015 at 11:33 PM

    I just love your style so much. This is such a fun, graphic birthday card!

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