Sunday 22 May 2016

A Whole Lotta Balloons...

Hello again,

Just a quick card for Casology, where the cue word is 'stencil' and Less is More where the theme is:
Something that pops or bangs








I've never been a big user of stencils - I've a few in my stash but I never seem to know quite what to do with them. In the end I didn't even use one of those and made my own with a Whimsy Stamps balloon die.  I used a variety of distress inks to sponge a whole bunch of balloons , then added a bold sentiment from the matching stamp set - Happy Everything.   Another easy one, but isn't that the point of clean and simple challenges?!

Have a great Sunday!

Claire x


16 comments:

  1. Can't go wrong with balloons...great happy card. Thanks for sharing at Less is More!

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  2. What a lovely effect your balloons give. SUper idea for our POP challenge!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  3. That's a fantastic cluster of balloons, gorgeous colours and design and a perfect take on the challenge. Thanks for sharing and playing at Less is More this week.
    Sarah

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  4. I love the transparent effect of your balloons!! STUNNING card!!!

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  5. LOVE this card to bits Claire!!

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  6. A whole lotta awesomeness in this card! Brilliant stenciling Claire! :)
    Suchi xx

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  7. Bunches of balloons always puts a smile on my face - love this card and your color combo too!

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  8. What a happy cluster of joy! :) I love that you made your own stencil! Thank you so much for joining us over at CASology!

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  9. This is a great card, love the blending with the bold black sentiment. I never used to use stencils much but they can be so effective.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  10. I just love your awesome card. Karen x

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  11. So fun, Claire ... can't get much better than balloons for a celebration (unless it comes in a glass!!) ... love the translucence of the stencilling! Hugs, Anita :)

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  12. Hooha! This looks awesome Claire!
    Thanks for taking on our Stencil cue this week!

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  13. I tried stamping more than 3 balloons for my card, but did not like the result, but your card looks just wonderful, probably because distress inks blend so well.

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  14. Oh, fabulous! Love the balloons and the colours - this is so vibrant and striking! Great job!

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  15. Great card, love the layers of balloons.

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