Today I went through some of the patterned papers I had in my “bits and pieces” drawer trying to get rid of what has been there way too long. Instead of getting rid of all of it I ended up using some to make some bright colored balloons for a friends birthday card, which was inspired by a few different challenges (of course!)
Snippets Playground #455 – anything goes using snippets
As You Like It Challenge– which do you prefer, pastels or bright colors? – I am usually drawn to bright colors, especially when I color or do stenciling. Pastels are pretty but I think something bright is more eye catching!
The challenge at Cardz 4 Galz #200 was looking for a slimline birthday card so I went with that size, and the topping at Seize the Birthday #262 was “Make it Pop!” I think there are several different ways you could interpret that, but balloons is what came to my mind.
I used a punch from Stampin’ Up, drew the strings myself, and used a die cut/shadow for the sentiment. I finished it off with some matching enamel stars. Below you can see the inside.
EXCITING NEWS!!!! There’s a new challenge starting on July 7th, where I will be on the design team, called “Simply Clean and Simple” featuring only CAS card designs. Hope you will check it out! (click the image below)
Great way to use up leftover papers Melanie – love the bright balloons
Great mini card! Love the finished inside too – Thanks for joining in at STB
A lovely colourful birthday card using up your snippets.
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A super card, I love the lovely patterned papers. Thanks for joining AYLI challenge. Elaine
Melanie, I can’t even believe that Balloons did not even cross my mind when I saw this Topping coming up. LOL I feel so silly right about now. Love your patterns and the depth you achieved on your wonderful slimline card! As always, thanks for playing at Seize the Birthday. Take care.
A great use of the papers, and loving how the balloons ‘pop’ – off the page too. Thank you for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz xx Lynda/Loopyloo DT
Hi, I love your happy, bright card. Loving your display of balloons. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz. Caz. DT.