
Seize The Birthday #293-Dots as the current challenge. Having just received this new unbranded stamp set, it couldn’t have been more timely. The stamps include various patterns and I chose 2 of them for this card. The background reminds me of a vortex, hence the title. I used Faded Jeans ink and repeat stamped the design until I was happy. On a scrap piece, using the 2nd stamp, I stamped the compass and heat set it clear. The sentiment stamp is from Joy Clair and this was also heat embossed after which I added it to the background giving it a small border.
The compass was coloured using various pencils and some water. I added some silver sparkle as well as some gold and then using a Hero Arts Infinity die I cut it out. After adding a smaller foam circle to the back I adhered it to the background layer. I cut this layer down a little before adding it to the navy card front. Hubby loves this card. His comment was, ‘simple but effective’. I’m quite happy with the end result and one of our boating friends will receive it for his birthday when the time comes.
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate your time and any comments you may leave for me.


Cool background, and the compass looks great on it!
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Thanks Lisa
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Very cool and creative card.
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Thanks a lot.
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Very cool I like the dotted designs This would make a great masculine card.
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Thanks it is intended for a male friend
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This is fun – a great design. The colours really work well. xx
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Thanks so much
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Hubby is right, simply effective and so creative. Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday Challenge.
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Thanks Barbara.
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I agree with your hubby. Great creative card.
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thank you
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Fantastic – love the dotty circles!
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Thanks
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This is so cool Johanna! Great job on this fun card, which has a lovely either nautical or sci-fi look to it.
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Thanks Golda. It worked better than I initially thought it would.
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Great, masculine card using the vortex stamp set with the compass. Nicely colored. Thanks for joining us at Seize the birthday.
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Thanks a lot.
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