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April 05, 2024

Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero April 2024 Challenge - Happy Anniversary

Hello everyone.  It’s time for the April Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero challenge over on the Hero Arts (HA) blog.  Being that it’s A Blog Named Hero’s 12th anniversary, the theme is Happy Anniversary/Birthday.

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HA products used
▪️Sparkling Fireworks Bold Prints background stamp 
▪️Let’s Celebrate stamp 
▪️Pitch Black cardstock 

While I had the Sparkling Fireworks background stamp out from creating my reminder card last month, I decided to use it for a colourful circle shaped birthday card.

A circle and circle frame were die cut from pitch black cardstock using circle infinity dies.  With the fireworks stamp facing up, inked it with VersaMark ink then pressed the circle cutout onto it.  Added white embossing powder, and before heat setting it, removed the powders from some of the images with a small brush.  It would have been too busy otherwise. 😉


Next, using various Copic Sketch markers, coloured the embossed fireworks images.  FYI, it did not ruin my markers. 👍  White heat embossed the sentiments onto pitch black cardstock as well, then fussy cut out.  Partial die cut a circle card base then assembled the card.  Embellished with clear jewels on the fireworks centers to finish.


Are you ready to play along?   Any brand products are welcomed, but to qualify for one of two HA $50 gift cards to their online shop, must use at least one HA brand product.  One winner will be chosen randomly and the other will be voted on by the DT.  For full details, more inspirations and/or to link up your entry by 5:00 pm PT on May 5th, 2024, please click HERE.  Thank you for stopping by.  






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15 comments:

  1. Gorgeous birthday card! The fireworks really light up on the black cardstock. Thank you for that amazing tip, too!

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  2. Love the shaped card, this is fun!

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  3. Wow, this circle shaped card looks so striking, Trina!! A perfect design, suitable for male or female and really cheerful! Thanks so much for the tip about colouring the heat embossed stamp, it looks GREAT!
    Have a lovely weekend!

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  4. Such a fun card, Trina. The circle design adds a unique touch to the celebration. tfs

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  5. Such a fun-shaped card, Trina! The fireworks sure make for a fun celebration. I love it! Thanks for playing at Seize the Birthday!

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  6. I love how these fireworks stand out from the black background, Trina! What a celebration!

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  7. Gorgeous circle card with the fireworks, Trina!!

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  8. Trina, this is so stunning on black, wow, the colors just pop and I love the shape! Thanks for joining us at STB! Hope you are well! I have lost all my addresses from the hotmail account, if you email me then I will get it and have a way to write back! Colleen

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  9. Trina, this is so fantastic with the bright colors on black. Stunning. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday.

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  10. This fireworks stamp looks great, but it was your coloring of the white EP that added expressiveness and made it look like these fireworks were just going off. You are truly an amazing artist
    xx

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  11. No one does color like you do Trina, another amazing card from you, and congratulations on your win at our previous challenge at Colorful Options always a pleasure to see you in our gallery with your stunning art.

    Marie

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  12. Beautiful card!!! Thanks so much for participating in our COLORFUL OPTIONS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper

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  13. What a great card. I love the shape and those fabulous fireworks. Thank you for joining us at Try It On Tuesday, Chrisx

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Thank you kindly for taking the time to leave a comment and brightening my day! 😁