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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Birthday Balloon

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I have a birthday card to share today. It is based on the current sketch challenge at Peachy Keen Stamps (Sketch 61). The background paper is from KI Memories. I used my Sew Easy for the two lines of embroidery floss on the left edge. The color is Twilight glitter floss. It is hard to tell from the photo, but it is really sparkly. The balloon is a sticker from EK Success. I drew in the balloon string and the pen stitching with my white Sakura Gelly Roll pen. The Happy Birthday sentiment is a stamp from Katie & Co. (I think it came from the $1 bin at one of the chain craft stores). I stamped it with white pigment ink and then embossed it with clear glitter embossing powder. Finally, I added some blue gems with my i-rock. And I didn't use my cutter at all! Can you believe it?






Challenges:

* Peachy Keen Stamps (Sketch Challenge 61)
* Celebrate the Occasion (Challenge #31: Birthday - Must Use Balloons)
* Party Time Tuesdays (Challenge #34: Monochromatic)
* Sparkles Forum Challenges (Challenge #21: Something that Sparkles)


Thanks for stopping by!

12 comments:

  1. Super job I love the textural look and the colors
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  2. Fabulous job with the challenge! Thanks for celebrating birthdays with us at CTO!

    Hugs,
    Tracey - CTO DT member
    www.trailoftreasures.com

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  3. Lovely card love the background especially makes the balloon stand out perfectly

    Thanks for joining the sparkles girls this fornight!
    dazie
    x

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  4. So cute! Thanks for playing with us at CTO!
    Laurie
    scrapsbysissy.blogspot.com

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  5. What a cute card! I love the stitching and sparlkes! Thanks for playing at CTO!

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  6. This is such a great take on the sketch challenge! The stitching is such a crafty way to add the twine/floss. Thank you for playing along with us over at peachy Keen Stamps.

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  7. Love the simplicity of your card with the wonderful colors, great birthday card! Thanks for joining us this week @ CTO :)

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  8. Simple and sweet, perfect colors and just perfect for the challenge! Thanks for joining CTO!

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  9. Very nice CAS card!
    Thanks for joining us at CTO!

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  10. Love the shape of this card! Nice job!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Party Time Tuesdays!

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  11. Hi Kelly! You did a wonderful job with this sketch. The hand stitching looks great, and I'm so glad you could join us for the PKS Challenge!

    Hugs,
    Lorie

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  12. Great interpretation of the sketch! Looks like the balloon is flying away. Thanks for playing along with us at PK! Good luck!

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