A Birthday Chorus by the Shore
Sometimes a card just makes you smile from the moment you start putting the pieces together, and this was definitely one of those cards! I created this card for our team meeting and had so much fun building this cheerful seaside birthday scene. Instead of a traditional birthday design, I imagined a group of ocean friends gathering together to sing a birthday song. The flamingos seem determined to hit every note, while the walruses and tiny birds look more than happy to join the celebration. One of my favourite parts of this card is the soft blended background. The pastel colours create a playful stage for all the characters without overpowering the focal images. The loose organic shapes almost feel like music floating through the air, adding movement and energy to the design. The combination of flamingos, walruses, and birds is completely unexpected, which is exactly why I love it. Cardmaking doesn't always have to make perfect sense. Sometimes the most memorable cards come from ...
