The music background stamp is from Stampin' Up! The pattern on the small balloon and "birthday" are CTMH as is the "happy" die cut (Artbooking Cricut cartridge, p. 86). I created the mask and matching balloon using CTMH's Artiste Cricut cartridge (p.70). I cut the mask from typing paper, and you can see along the left side and bottom of the red balloon that I didn't quite get it to the edge. To rescue it, I sponged with Cranberry ink over top. My intent was to do use the red on the smaller balloon, but I actually think this works better. However, to give the small balloon a little extra "oomph", I embossed clear ink over top.
To give my card base vs. top panel a little more definition, I sponge brayered Whisper ink over top of the notes.
This card is for a 90th birthday. The recipient taught Jr. Church--which is what we called the program for wiggly kids held during regular service so parents got a break. He and his wife, who passed away several years ago, were also my legal guardians while I was a minor. I wanted a special card for him and knew today's lesson fit the bill.
Gotta run. Packer is coming to estimate how many boxes they'll need to move us in a couple weeks, and I'm still in my workout clothes. Eeep!
Until next time,
Becca
This is really a cool card! See you in class :-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I like the music paper base.. When I first looked, I thought the big balloon might have been cut out of a red transparency sheet. Humnnn...another idea! lol
ReplyDeleteLove your card, nice colour combo. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! First, I LOVE red, black and white. My all-time favorite color combination! But adding the music to the balloon? Genius!!!! Excellent!
ReplyDeleteVery nice, I love how your card turned out!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteSo fun.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this Becca, it is stunning. Cx
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this technique! Just beautiful!
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