Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day!!
Guess who is having birthday?
My little Neptune, my little friend and companion.  5 years old :)I just wanted to share this sweet picture of my pup who is turning 5 this month.
 


Well, I don't know anyone having a birthday until July but I bet that birthday cards are the most used.  Just my guess, or perhaps they are most used by me.  With Thinking of You coming in a close second.
I love this background!! So many ways to use it !  I will probably try it with a solid color also.

Supplies:  Just for Fun Stamp:  Stamptangle Pattern Background H3803
                                                  Happy Birthday Sentiment from Birthday Unmounted Sheet
                                                  Cardstock, ribbon, and gems

Linking to:

• Artistic Inspirations - 2W, E3 - (Week 1) Anything Goes or Twist of Die Cuts
• Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
• Craft Your Passion - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
• The Crazy Challenge - 2W, 4E - (Week 1) Use Ribbon or Lace
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Inspiration Challenge 21:

Speedy TV Inspiration Challenge

Inspiration Challenge #21 at Marks Finest Papers Speedy TV 

Shirley Q. has a great challenge this week.  You can use inspiration from any of the following Boxers

.  Aren't they adorable? 

Remember there is never a mistake in a inspiration challenge.  It is all about what inspires you.  It may be a shape, a color or just something the picture reminds you of like a piece of paper or embellishment.

My inspiration for this card is from the birthday boxer.

Inspiration for this card came from the boxers.

Cards Technique is a Embossed Chalkboard like

Linking these cards to the following cards:

Anything Goes Challenge:  Anything Goes 

Craft Room Challenge: Heat Embossing ( a lovely group of crafters here!)