The current optional "topping" at Seize the Birthday is Black and White. I often participate in the challenge without using the "topping," but this time I had an idea and decided to go with it. I'm a huge fan of red, black, and white, but I don't think I've ever created a card (birthday or otherwise) that was just black and white. Here's what I came up with:
I knew I wanted a tone on tone background. Last weekend, I organized and cataloged my die collection so I knew I had the perfect Impression Plate by Papertrey Ink for a birthday card: "By the Numbers." I also found an Impress die that cuts five candles and I die cut them from a variety of patterned papers by My Favorite Things. After I embossed the sentiment from Papertrey's "Wishes Come True," there was really only room for three candles. Since this isn't meant to be an age-related birthday card three candles was fine.
I have another idea or two for this challenge, but need several "custom" birthday cards for friends and family before I start playing again.
Since this is definitely CAS, I'm also entering it in the CAS on Friday challenge which is "Birthday."
