Thursday, May 15, 2014

Balloons...Not for Kids

I've never participated in the Inkspirational Challenges. The current challenge is the first one since my friend Carol became a member of the DT. No way I was going to miss it!  The beautiful challenge photo is festive & yet sophisticated--an adult celebration that could be anything from an engagement to a birthday or a new job.  
I finally opened my bottle of Distress Rock Candy Stickles glitter to give a more subtle sparkle to my balloons die cut with a Penny Black balloon die using various cardstock scraps.  I mounted the balloons onto a piece of vellum die cut with Lil' Inkers stitched rectangles which is attached to the card front. I thought vellum helped convey the feeling I got looking at the photo.  
The sentiment is from Stampendous & is heat embossed using VersaMagic Jumbo Java. I'm also adding this to Pixies Snippets Playground. So glad  
you came by as I know everyone is busy & there are lots of blogs to visit. Enjoy the rest of your week.
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21 comments:

  1. Mona PendletonMay 15, 2014 at 9:36 PM

    Terrific card Greta! Love all the shimmery balloons!

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  2. BarbMay 15, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    I love those fun balloons, Greta! The colors and sparkle look awesome!

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  3. ScrumplescrunchMay 15, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    Hello Greta,
    I have to agree a very lovely card in the CAS style, so very you.
    Smiles:)
    Sue

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  4. KateMay 16, 2014 at 12:34 AM

    Wow what a fun card. Love your sparkly balloons and the ethereal effect of the vellum !!!

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  5. Dawn TMay 16, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    Love the sparkly balloons and the vellum does give a dreamy look to your card. Beautifully done.

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  6. RosemaryMay 16, 2014 at 7:43 AM

    fabulous take on the inspiration photo, greta!! those sparkly balloons are so very fun!!

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  7. cmMay 16, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    WOW, WOW and WOW, my dear friend! First, thank you for the wee shout out; I'm so thrilled that you've decided to play along. And play along you have...I am marveling over these fabulous, sparkly, delightful balloons! Awesome take on the inspiration photo, indeed! Thank you for joining us an Inkspiration Challenges, and thank you, especially, for adding sunshine to my day! Hugs~c

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  8. Lisa EltonMay 16, 2014 at 1:12 PM

    Love your sparkly balloon bouquet Greta, great card!!

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  9. MariaMay 16, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Just gorgeous! Those balloons are fabulous...well done, Greta!

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  10. DiMay 16, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Really clever Greta! Perfect use of snippets and I love the sparkly balloons :)

    Hugs, Di xx

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  11. Cat CraigMay 16, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Isn't that glitter so much fun? You'll be addicted soon if not already. Wonderful balloon cluster, Greta, it does give me the feel of the photo.

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  12. Kirsty VittetoeMay 16, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    How amazing this card is!!!!
    I love those glittered balloon and the white space!

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  13. MarinaMay 16, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    Well I'm glad to hear our new teammie is pulling in fabulous crafters like you! Beautiful multi-coloured balloons - the glitter on them is perfect and , as you say, grown up balloons. Thank you for joining us at Inkspirational Challenges. Come back next time! Marina

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  14. Paper Creations by ShirleyMay 17, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    Beautiful, love the glitter and colours of the balloons. Have a wonderful weekend, Shirleyx

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  15. ~Tammy~May 17, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    I love all the glitter! Anything that adds sparkle always makes me smile and happy!

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  16. Brenda in INMay 17, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Great card! I love the sparkly balloons and the vellum.

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  17. ShirleyMay 17, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    Simply fun and cute at the same time! Great sparkly balloons!

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  18. MarybethMay 17, 2014 at 11:33 PM

    It's gorgeous, and fun all at the same time. Love the sparkly balloons with the simple sentiment. Oh...the vellum is just perfect!

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  19. alexandra s.m.May 18, 2014 at 8:05 PM

    Superb interpretation my Friend!

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  20. MarthaMay 18, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    OH, how sweet!

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  21. Jessi FoganMay 20, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    This is so sparkly & fun! I LOVE it :)

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