Monday, February 9, 2026

Birthday in Pink

 Happy Monday ... 
Welcome to a New Week!

I have a card to share today that was inspired by the Freshly Made Sketches challenge. ✓  Here is the sketch we're playing with today ...

 And, here's what I've created . . .


 I knew my scraps would come in handy for this design and I chose these three strips.  I wanted to make it a birthday card, especially since I had this Tutti Designs 'Happy Birthday' already die cut and on the work table just waiting for the right card.  

I felt I needed a 'focal point' and up on my accessory pegboard this pretty pink rose from the Paper Studio 'la petites' jumped out at me.  And, a precut ivy branch is all that was needed to finish my design vision.    What do you think?

 


 Challenges to share in:

 AAA Colourful Challenge #24 - see mood board ✓

 

 Lil Patch of Crafty Friends February Challenge #271  - ATG (2/14) ✓
Addicted to CAS Challenge #301 - Pink (2/20) ✓

 

 CAS on Friday Challenge #327 - ATG (2/18) ✓
Krafty Chicks Challenge #806 - Birthday ✓

 

 Thanks for stopping by ... hope you  have a FABULOUS week ahead!

As always . . .

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13 comments:

  1. Kim SFebruary 9, 2026 at 9:50 AM

    The flowers and patterns are gorgeous. I love the die-cut white leaves you used behind it! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.

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  2. DianeFebruary 9, 2026 at 12:34 PM

    Very pretty, makes me long for Spring, but at least have your pretty card to look at!!

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  3. donna mikasaFebruary 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM

    Such a sweet take on the sketch! I especially love the pop of white from the ivy! Thanks so much for joining us at FMS this week!

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  4. Jen BrumFebruary 9, 2026 at 9:38 PM

    Such a pretty card! I love that beautiful sentiment and the pretty patterned paper! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

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  5. Jane.DFebruary 10, 2026 at 9:53 AM

    What a lovely birthday card! Thank you for sharing and playing along with us at AAA Colourful, hope you will join us in upcoming challenges too. Take care, keep crafting and stay colourful!

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  6. Vicki DutcherFebruary 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM

    Nice mix of papers with that gorgeous pink rose! Thanks for joining in at ATCAS

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  7. EllenFebruary 11, 2026 at 8:19 AM

    Elegant birthday card! Thank you for joining us at CAS on Friday.

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  8. djFebruary 11, 2026 at 9:10 AM

    Ooooh!! I love that vining die!! A very pretty take on our "anything goes" challenge over at CAS on Friday!! A perfectly clean and simple card with gorgeous florals. Thanks for play along with us!! Deb Horst, DT #327

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  9. Leslie MillerFebruary 11, 2026 at 12:42 PM

    I love what you did with this, Darlene! Your mix of papers is so pretty, and the rose with trailing foliage is just the right accent. It's fresh and clean and gorgeous!

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  10. JaneFebruary 14, 2026 at 6:36 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Thanks so much for playing at AAA Colourful, hope to see you join in with future challenge too. Stay safe and keep crafting!

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  11. Kelly SchelskeFebruary 14, 2026 at 2:39 PM

    Oh this is beautiful Darlene!

    Thank you for playing along with us at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends- Good luck!!

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  12. foleysfriendFebruary 21, 2026 at 10:55 PM

    Very pretty card. Love the rose and the ivy branches. The white ivy branches and sentiment were a great choice. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to CAS.

    sue n.

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  13. Катерина PioniyaFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM

    So pretty card! Love your idea with stripes!
    Thank you for joining the AAA Colourful Challenge - DT Pioniya

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