They say it's your birthday!

My sister is turning 48 today and of course I am making her a special card to commemorate the occasion. I wanted it to be sophisticated and so I designed this card using some of my favorite elements. I started with a black base, though it seems a little dark, it really worked for the contrast I was looking for. I embossed it using my Sizzix Texture Boutique. I used a Damask design for the next layer. And cut out the happy birthday and her name with my SCAL. I decided to using my copper Stickles to embellish her name. I can only hope that she likes it. 

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