March 8, 2014

Seize the Birthday

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Happy Saturday!

Today we are heading up to Sudbury again to see Ben and to go look at some apartments for next year! Are you kidding me? I was just getting used to him driving when he headed to University but now living of his own? I think it may be the allure of a full sized fridge!  Regardless it should be a fun day. Hope it is a nice day for traveling.

A post needs a card, so a birthday card for fun. I was itching too try out my new Text Block Birthday die from Papertrey Ink. I love that you can put a birthday card together in just a couple of minutes using the die and some patterned paper.


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19 comments :

Cathy Weber said...

That die looks so great in front of patterned paper! Love the little sequins you added too. I hope you have a fun day spent with your Ben.

Anita in France said...

The pairing of die with DP looks fabulous, Tracey ... fun addition of the wee sequins and sweet banner! Have a wonderful time with Ben ... safe travelling! Anita :)

Michelle said...

I just tried out this die last night, too! I'll post it in a couple of days. My design is very, very similar to yours. ;-) Have fun looking at apartments! Your little boy is growing up, lol!

Lynn said...

I hope you have a fabulous day hunting for apartments. It's hard to believe a year has already passed for Ben! Love the patterned papers on your birthday card Tracey.

Lisa Elton said...

Oh this is a fun die, cute bday card Tracey! Hope the apartment hunt goes well. It's a big step for him and a GIANT one for mama LOL!!!

Bobby said...

And happy Saturday to you! I love the colors of your card. The die does make an easy and lovely card.

Joyce said...

This is fabulous. Love it with that patterned paper, too. I completely forgot I had this die, and I went and made a card with it, too. I guess I'd better go all the way with my copy catting of you, and enter at Seize the BD, too. Hope you had a great day with Ben.

Kim Heggins said...

Tracey, I would have never thought to put that die over patterned paper but it totally looks amazing. I love it!

Sharron said...

Really fun die cut-- it looks so fabulous with the patterned paper! Hope you had a great weekend and safe trip.

Kara said...

pretty! love the little floral tail coming out the side!

Taheerah said...

Delightfully bright and fun! Love that little pop of floral from the banner tail, and the sequins add a perfect trio of Hawaiian Shores with the die cut panel! Thanks so much for leaving me some love the other day Tracey, I so appreciated it!

Happy Dance said...

Love the dp behind this fantastic die, Tracey! Those colors are just amazing -- they feel so Spring-like. That little flag is the perfect finishing touch too. Great card. And hope you had fun with Ben, as well as a safe trip there and back. Bev

carol (krillsister) said...

Lovely birthday card. I was going to buy that cover plate, but there were so many other goodies I wanted instead. It does make a quick card though. Love your little side tag.

Barb Ghig said...

I love that you chose plaid for behind this die cut and your flag is so pretty, Tracey! Beautiful card!

Julia Aston said...

Love the plaid behind the wonderful cut out and the floral banner is a sweet touch!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this looks so pretty, Tracey!

Inkyfingers said...

What a simple yet so effective card Tracey. Enjoy your family day.
Hugs
Carol x

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Fabulous! Love papers, the plaid versus the blue and that little tag hanging out the side....simply wonderful. I am awaiting this die in the mail! Until then, I shall come back and visit this card often. :)

Ginny said...

Love that background paper for this card! And Hawaiian Shores is one of my very favorite colors so I'm not surprised my eye was drawn to this card!