It has been a very long time since I’ve posted anything. I’ve made a few cards here and there but they have been mostly from scraps. This was from scraps too. I found several backgrounds that I had already made. This one was from the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Kit from April 2022. The background stamp was colored with the matching layering stencils. I don’t remember what shades I used, but they were GinaK inks. The sentiment is from Simon Says stamp cut in Dusty Rose with black for the shadow layer. Since this card was late (sadly most of the few cards I’ve sent this year have all been late). I embossed a belated sentiment from the Stampendous Birthday Wish set in gold and trimmed out just the word Belated and attached it over the die cut. The focal panel was cut with Master Layouts 2 and the mat was cut in black. I had a strip left from the background panel and glued it on the inside with a belated sentiment from Birthday Cheer by GinaK Designs.
Stamp Buddies 
Beautiful! Late is fine as you are sending wishes to someone.
Thanks Lisa. I try to think of it as being early for next year.
Obviously you’ve had a lot going on to keep you out of your craft room. I was thinking of you the other day and wondering where you were? I’m glad you are back and belated or not this is a lovely creation. Your background is so pretty and adding the belated over the die cut was a great idea.
Welcome back, Judy. Your card is beautiful and thoughtful. Belated birthday card is just another reason to keep celebrating.
Thanks Gayle. I always manage to stretch out my birthday over several days and I hope my friend will too.
Thanks Johanna. I was rather pleased with the way the tiny Belated turned out. And yes, I’ve had a lot going on but I have been enjoying all the lovely creations you and the Buddies have been posting.
Beautiful!! Early late, or on time- a handmade card is always special!
So pretty. Love the coloring and the use of black.
Thanks Bonnie.
Beautiful!! Love the touch of black with those colors. Late is OK, what’s important is the thought and the effort of making this beautiful card.
Judy this is a beautiful card! I don’t think anyone minds late cards, as it makes the fun last longer.
Your card is gorgeous; worth the wait! So nice to see you posting again!!