Special Birthday Card

This birthday card is for someone special, who will be reaching a milestone age that I am not allowed to mention....hence, the young feminine theme. Luckily for me there are a number of challenges this week with a birthday theme that I can play along in, and they are listed at the end of this post.

I have chosen 'Petticoat Patty', one of Phindy's digis, and by using the colour blue, will be entering into their Got the Blues challenge (#14).

Because my image is a cute little creature, I am also entering into the Challenge at Moving Along With The Times (#55) for their animal theme.

For those of you with machines that use cutting files, be sure to check out Monica's Creative Room. This is where I found the means to create the wonderful laced frame which complements the image. You will find some wonderful files here, created by a very talented lady.

I have used water colours for the image, and various card stock to create the different layers. Foam tape has been used to raise the centre panel and give some dimension. A little extra detail has been added to the image layer by punching the corners with the Martha Stewart eyelet lace punch, and then a little bling with some gems, perfect pearls, flowers and a ribbon bow.

Also entered into the following challenges:
..Pollycraft Monday Challenge - #53 Happy Birthday
...Craftalicious Challenge - #4 Birthdays
....Digital Tuesday Challenge - #68 Happy Birthday