Friday, April 10, 2026

04-10-26

Hi friends.

I have a Birthday card for you today. One for a niece.  I struggle with man cards and cards for teens, tweens and down to toddlers.  I hope this one works for a soon to be 13 year old.

The image and sentiments were stamped, diecut and sent to me several years ago. I was first starting to make cards for the newest and younger nieces and nephews my Dads remarriage brought to the family. I had asked crafty friends for suggestions, and received quite a few envelopes of stamp offs.  I've kept them all, and am so grateful for lovely friends.

I am submitting this to the gallery at As you See it. Birthday cards are probably the second most in volume of the types of cards I make.

challenge #370

Thanks for stopping by!
 

14 comments:

Darnell said...

Your niece will love this, Cat! That cupcake-toting gal really stands out with the blended background and I love that plum color! It's so true that crafty friends are the best! Hugs, Darnell

Marcia Hill said...

Awwwwww...sweet, sweet card Cat and I'm sure your niece will LOVE it!! And as Darnell said, crafty friends are the best!! Hugs. :0)

Bonnie said...

This is adorable, Cat! What young lady wouldn't like this sweet gal with her delicious looking cupcake! She looks like she's oohing about it!

Leslie Miller said...

I think a girl of any age would love this, Cat! Even an old girl! That sweet face, your pretty coloring, the shaded background... all blend beautifully into a charming whole. I struggle with all these types of cards, too.

TK said...

Adorable! I love this girl with her big cupcake -- she's sweet, and I believe will convey your wishes perfectly

Jean said...

So lovely! The postage stamp border on the inked panel is a wonderful addition.

Loll said...

This is adorable. I'm sure a teenage girl will love sweet girl with a delicious cupcake to celebrate her birthday! :) Crafters are the most generous people!! xx

I Card Everyone said...

This little sweetie is among my MFT faves, Cat - she is bound to be appreciated! SO cute!
=]

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Super cute image with the cupcake, Cat! Love this! And if you feel like it, we're doing birthdays at Die Cut Divas for April - link up here:
https://die-cut-divas.blogspot.com/2026/04/its-time-to-welcome-altenew-this-month.html

Greta said...

Such a sweet image for your niece, Cat! I'd say it's perfect for a 13th BD!

Jan Clothier said...

How super! Great image, beautifully coloured. I think the softly sponged colour behind her is genius. Thanks for sharing with us at As You See It.

Deborah Wheeler said...

That's just such a sweet card - I'm sure your niece will have loved it! Thanks for joining us at As You See It challenge

LeAnne said...

Absolutely adorable! Who wouldn't love this sweet card! Such awesome coloring and blending! Thanks for sharing this with us at As You See It challenge!

Heather Cooper said...

This is so carefully and lovingly done that I'm sure your niece will see the effort you put into the card made just for her and will love it! Thanks for filling in the blank for us at As You See It Challenges.