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Relax and Enjoy Your Day! - #322

 Hello! 

I’m excited to be joining you this week as guest designer  for Seize the Birthday!  



This week’s theme is “Green.” I originally was thinking of evergreens and trees, but then I grabbed this quirky little snail and fun bringing him to life! Isn’t he great?  ðŸ’•





Card Details:

The star of this card is the snail from Unity stamps called “Snailed It.”  

I stamped onto Fabriano Mixed Media paper in Evening Evergreen Ink (SU),  and watercolored using a Gumball Green Marker on a glass media mat, with an aquapen. 

For my panel, I used Unity’s Postage Stamp Die set, with a green polka dot sheet of paper from Unity’s Domestic Goddess Paper Pack.  

I lined the two pieces together, and cut using the postage stamp die.  

A strip of Evening Evergreen (SU) was positioned as a border, and trimmed one more time using the die.  

I liked the bold script from Stampin’ Up’s On the Horizon Set, and stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink. 

The snail was fussy-cut and popped up using mini foam squares (SSS), onto a holographic circle cut from Nature’s Spotlight Die set (SU).

The smaller holographic circle was slipped underneath the popped up snail, and a few iridescent gems were added as embellishment.

I can’t wait to see all of your creations! - Valerie Kaye


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  1. LindaMarch 14, 2026 at 2:53 PM

    Valerie, your little snail is so sweet with your green patch. Fun card. Congrats on being our Surprise party guest.

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  2. BarbaraMarch 15, 2026 at 3:33 PM

    Congratulations on your win and welcome to Seize the Birthday. This is a fun card with your quirky little snail. I just love him great idea to make your card around him.
    Barbara

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  3. CathyMarch 17, 2026 at 6:55 AM

    What a fun card, the snail is so cute and perfect in amongst the greens, thankyou for guesting with us at Seize the Birthday, Cathy x

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  4. My Paper EpiphanyMarch 20, 2026 at 6:55 AM

    Such a fun card and a beautiful design! Thanks for being our GD:)

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  5. NancyMarch 20, 2026 at 11:42 AM

    I have been on vacation but wanted to come by and give you a proper welcome. Happy to have you with us at Seize the Birthday. You already know I love your cute card.

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  6. JoAnnMarch 20, 2026 at 3:10 PM

    What a fun card. Love that cute snail. Glad to have you guesting with us at STB.

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  7. AshwiniMarch 22, 2026 at 12:05 AM

    That snail sure is the star!! I love the sentiment that goes well with the snail. Thank you so much for this fun inspiration!

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  8. Glenda JMarch 22, 2026 at 11:06 PM

    That snail is so adorable! Perfect for the challenge and I really like your layout too. So happy to have joining us at Seize the Birthday.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 24, 2026 at 9:23 AM

    Oh, that snail is adorable, much nicer than a live one, and perfect for the challenge! Thanks for being our guest designer at Seize The Birthday!

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  10. Valerie KayeMarch 27, 2026 at 9:28 PM

    Thank you ladies for the wonderful opportunity! I had such a blast being a guest at Seize The Birthday! 🎂 🥰

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