Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Happy Birthday!

**This is my second post for today, click here or scroll down for my January Whimsy Release and inspiration post.**


Hi everyone!
Another card today inspired by Anita's lovely card over at Muse Challenge and CASology: Open.

I used the same layout from Anita's card and chose to mimic the pops of color against all the white space.  I stamped the tiny striped background stamp onto a piece of cardstock.  Trimmed the piece down.  Sponged distress inks onto the panel.  I then die cut the balloon out of the panel to reveal more white space.  Stamped the balloon string and sentiment.  Added the twine bow and clear drop to finish off my card.


I had to make a card with the lovely striped heart balloon.  :) 

Adding the top one over at Time Out Challenge.

Thank you for visiting and have a great day!!! 

Stamps:  Confetti Toss (Papertrey Ink), Happy Everything (Whimsy Stamps)
Accessories:  Black and White Twine

30 comments:

  1. Fantastic card, great take on these challenges. Love the card using the popped out heart too, Cathy x

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  2. oh my this is simply stunning!! and a really clever take on the two challenges...and love that second card too!! x

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  3. Oh the rainbow of distress ink is gorgeous!

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  4. What a stunning card!!! Perfect stamping and sponging! And yes, I would have used that pretty heart as well :)

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  5. Pretty card. Love the pop of color on the first card with your great sponging.

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  6. Oh Kristie! These are stunning! Love the bright colors against all that white. Your cards are so inspiring.

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  7. Don't you just love it when two cards practically make themselves?!! These are just delightful! Love that balloon...both ways! Bev

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  8. Just gorgeous! LOVING the colors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Oh what stunningly beautiful cards Kristie - love them
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  10. BEAUTIFUL ink colors, these are fantastic!!

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  11. Two gorgeous cards, Kristie! I love the rainbow of colors with the stripes and your heart balloons are fabulous!

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  12. fabulous Kristie. How great to get two cards with one coloured panel

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  13. Fantastic! Love the stripes. Two gorgeous cards.

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  14. The stripes are amazing - both on the balloon and the GORGEOUS, perfectly inked panel! Clean & graphic - love it!

    BTW, did you back the stitched rectangle with some pink foam or cardstock cuz I see a hint of pink in the photo? If you did...it looks great!

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  15. I am totally loving both of these cards Kristie! The stripped background on your first card is awesome, it is so bold and colorful and just pops with the balloon cut out. And I loved that you used the positive balloon as well on your second card. Both are just fabulous! Hugs, Brenda

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  16. I didn't realize this was for Muse and CASology when I commented on IG - love the graphic 'rainbow' effect! So glad you joined us this week, Kristie!

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  17. This is fabulous! Love the sponged colors on that stripe stamp and the way you diecut the heart out of that piece

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  18. Fab and original take on the Muse challenge Kristie!

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  19. Kristie two fabulous cards! Those stripes are amazing and the open heart--swoon! Thank you for sharing with us this week at CASology!

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  20. Kristie this is CAS perfection! I adore the sponging, fabulous blend of colours and then the die cut balloon is an inspired idea. Fab way to use the heart balloon die on another card...we don't like waste! Great to see you join us at TO

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  21. Two wonderful cards, Kristi. I really love your sponged panel, and you were so smart to make two cards with it. The twine bow and sequin are fantastic details on your first card. Thanks so much for playing along at CASology and Time Out.

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  22. G E N I U S. Saw this in the muse gallery...and wow!

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  23. You have rocked this challenge, Kristie! That rainbow over the stripes is totally sworn-worthy! Thanks for playing along with CASology this week!

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  24. Wow, Kristie, I think I'm in love with your card! Such a lovely creation, just love the colours and stripes.
    Thanks so much for playing along at Muse this week, Anita x

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  25. Love both cards, Kristie! The first one is just amazing & I keep going back to look at it!

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  26. Wonderful! How fun to make that colorful striped panel and then cut out the balloon.

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  27. Both your cards are absolutely beautiful! I really love the colors and the simple design. Wonderful!

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Your comments are much appreciated. Thank you!

Hugs,
Kristie