Thursday, May 11, 2023

Birthday Bike for Seize the Birthday

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

I am excited to be the Surprise Party Guest at


I'm wheeling my way to the party bringing balloons and gifts.

  



My first bicycle was yellow so I cut this fun die from watercolor paper and
used some markers to color it up.

The balloons and gifts were die cut from some smooshed mixed media paper
and it's all mounted on a piece of wallpaper.

I hope you'll join the party!  As usual the Birthday Team has
some fantastic inspiration cards for you.  And you can always do a anything goes
birthday card to join in.  The Birthday Toppings are always optional.
I hope I'll see you at the Seize the Birthday party!




Card Recipe
Stamps:  Fun Birthday Sentiments (HLS-OOB)
Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black, Mustard Seed, Pumice Stone (DM)
Paper:   Watercolor (Strathmore), Mixed Media (Strathmore), Back of MM Cover (Strathmore), Wallpaper Sample
Other:  Classic Bicycle Die (SSS), Stitched Rectangle Die (SSS), Balloon dies (?), Abundant Gifts die (PS), DMC Diamont Thread, Silver Gel Pen, Re-inkers, Frost White Paint


Enjoy!


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31 comments:

Bobby said...

Congrats on being the party guest, Bonnie. Your memory of a yellow bike translated beautifully to your card and the balloons and gift make it a party bike.

Sandy said...

Love It! Love It! Love It! Always so much fun when I see something new and different - So your first bike was yellow - I don't remember my first bike but I do remember ridding it a lot!! I am a balloon lady for sure - love to see them on cards. Fantastic card Bonnie - very original.
Sandy xx

HilaryJane said...

Congrats on joining the lovely seize the birthday team. Yo will enjoy it so much. I know I did. Your little birthday bicycle is so wonderful. Such a good idea to add the balloons and present and the background is fabulous xx

Pat said...

Great to see you as the surprise party guest over at Seize the Birthday Bonnie, and I love you wonderful yellow bike and the blue balloons tied to the handlebars work brilliantly. x

Brenda said...

Love your yellow bike Bonnie! My first "big girl" bike was purple with a banana seat. LOL Loved that bike and I love your sweet card! the present on the back and the balloons on the handle bar are perfect for a birthday card. Plus I love that you had a yellow bike! Love yellow, such a happy and cheerful color! Hugs, Brenda

Cat Craig said...

Congrats on your guesting. Its the season for bicycling. Sweet scene.

I Card Everyone said...

Oh what a wonderful surprise guest you are! Bonnie, I bet you wish you still had that yellow bike, don't you? Even if only to park in the garden!
LOve your card!
=]

LeAnne said...

Congrats on your GD gig! This little bike is adorable, especially with those cool balloons!

Loll said...

Love this artsy card Bonnie. I have never used wallpaper on a card ... such a great idea!! LOVE the bright yellow bike! xx

Nstiz said...

This card got my attention for so many reasons. Love the use of wallpaper! Who but you would have thought of that and it's the perfect, subtle print for you bicycle. Also this is the first time I've seen a bicycle die without a basket of flowers on the front. I've never seen anyone ride by with a basket of flowers (grin). I may have to have that die. Great and fun card, Bonnie!

Colleen said...

Bonnie, your card is amazing, no surprise there! I love that you made it yellow in honor of your first bike! And wow, those balloons are really getting a ride and the package is adorable sitting there. Thank you so much for being our Special Party Guest, as you are a very special person and we are so happy you are with us for the next couple of months! Heart Hugs, Col

TK said...

Adorable card, Bonnie, but be sure to hang onto those precious gifts because the wind has picked up!

Marcia Hill said...

Congrats on being the surprise party guest Bonnie, and I love your card! Yellow is my favorite color so I would have loved a yellow bike! Such a fun and happy card that is sure to bring a smile to someone's face...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

jimlynn said...

Congrats on the guest spot. I love this little bike - and the balloons make it just that much more fun too. Precious card Bonnie.
Lynn

Leslie Miller said...

Hello surprise party guest! What a cute birthday card. I love how the watercolor gives the bike kind of a vintage look. Funny how I can't remember the color of my first bike, but I remember my brother's RED bike because that's the one I learned to ride on. Can't look back at photos because they're all black and white, ha! Thanks for the smiles, Bonnie!

Lisa Elton said...

Congrats on guesting, Bonnie! Your yellow bike is as cute as it can be. What fun wheels to make those deliveries with!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Super fun card. I love that bike.

kiwimeskreations said...

Such a wonderful bike Bonnie, and a fabulous card
Blessings
Maxine

JoAnn said...

Love your yellow bicycle and cute balloons and present. Great card Bonnie. So glad to have you as our guest designer at STB.

Barbara said...

Hello Bonnie, I am so glad to have you as our Surprise Party Guest for the next months. I just saw this Spellbinders die yesterday and thought that it was perfect for this challenge. Now I see that you used it. I love the extra touch of personalization with the yellow to remind you of your first bike. I am looking forward to seeing more.

Carol said...

Those watercolored papers you made for this card are right up my alley...they catch my eye every time on a card! Because of them, your card has such an artsy feel that shows others how you can create with handmade papers. I love it!!! Congrats on your guest spot too!!!

Susan said...

Congratulations on being the Surprise Designer! Love your card with the memories of your first bicycle! It's so festive with the gift and the balloons.

Linda said...

Bonnie, so happy to have you as our Surprise Party Guest. Your yellow bicycle is very cute with the balloons and the gift. Awesome card.

Cathy said...

Such a cute yellow bicycle Bonnie, love the added balloons and pressies and that wallpaper is gorgeous, makes the perfect background. Thankyou for being our guest for the next couple of months, Cathy x

Nancy said...

Hi Bonnie, First off I love that you are guesting with us for the next two months...lucky us! Second, I think it's terrific that you colored your bike yellow based on a childhood memory. Such a terrific card and I enjoyed your punning write-up! Have a great rest of your week and sorry I am so late popping by!

Trina P. said...

Congratulations on being a GD! This is adorable and perfect topping.

JulieP said...

Welcome to STB Bonnie! We're so happy you're joining us for a bit. I adore the depth of colors and textures on your card. This is just beautiful!

Ashwini Rao said...

This is such a fun card, it makes me go 'Yay'!! I love the yellow bike, and the blue balloons and that fantastic background. Totally love the card! Thank you so much for this fantastic inspiration for us at Seize the Birthday challenge!

My Paper Epiphany said...

Gorgeous and artsy! Love the yellow bike! Congrats on being Surprise Guest too - they are such a friendly team:)

shirley-bee said...

This is adorable, Bonnie! I love the watercoloured diecut bike. Great to have you along as our surprise party guest at STB.

Glenda J said...

Bonnie - this is so gorgeous. I love the 'feel' of your colouring - so pretty. Great to have the balloons tied to the bike - so fabulous.