Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Papertrey May Blog Hop Challenge

This month's blog hop challenge for Papertrey Ink is based off beautifully watercolored popsicles by Sarah Langtry from Just The Bee's Knees. What's your favorite flavor?




They look so tasty and very colorful. These got my creative juices flowing in a different way. I opted to stamp vs. watercolor for this birthday card of pastel balloons. (Not sure why the colors look so dark but maybe because it's overcast here.)




Also entering the Monday Challenge: Make A Wish at Simon Says Stamp.

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Supplies: (all PTI unless noted)
Cardstock: SU Basic Gray, Stamper's Select White and Lovely Lady
Ink: Lovely Lady, Harvest Gold, Winter Wisteria, Mint Julep, Aqua Mist and Smokey Shadow
Stamps: Scene It: Celebration and Scribbled Sentiments
Dies: None
Other: EK Tools Edger Punch, Platinum Floss, Shimmer Gelly Roll Pen and SU Dimensionals

28 comments:

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is so fun and pretty! Great take on the inspiration photo!

Darnell said...

I had trouble with my pastel colors downloading darker and it was cloudy here for one of my photo sessions, so you might be right about the overcast, Kathy. Interesting! I think you made a very festive birthday card with your handmade balloon background and I love that edge!! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Love your baloons! Such a pretty array.
I stamped to...we are stampers, right???

Martha said...

Kathy, what a darling card this is. Beautifully done.

Sadie said...

Great idea using the balloons. I think your card is great and I really like the colors you used. Very nice!!

Karen B. said...

Ooh what a fun design. I appreciate how the stamped images look vs. The watercolor. So pretty!

Kay Miller said...

What a cute card! I love the colors you used and the little border along the bottom really ties it all together!!

Julia Aston said...

What a festive b'day card with all your colorful balloons!

Helen F. said...

Balloons are such a Happy design for any celebration :) Love your take on the inspiration photo with your fabulous card, Kathy

Megan Carroll said...

I love the pattern you created with those balloons!!

cards by cara said...

Gorgeous! I always love cards with repetition!

Sherrie M. said...

You are right - our balloons are completely different. You card is so pretty - love the boldness of the balloons from the stamping and the interest from your bottom border.

Betty Wright said...

This is wonderful, Kathy! Love the colors and the fun balloons! Great design!

Greta said...

So fun & festive!

Jacquie Southas said...

Great card, Kathy!

Marybeth said...

Beautiful card, Kathy! Balloons are always so much fun on a card!

Melissa L. said...

This is so fun, Kathy. Love the balloons and your pattern and color choice. I have trouble getting my photos to look right on overcast days too. Lovely.

Marcia Hill said...

Loving your beautiful balloon card Kathy! So festive and fun looking and I love that little bit of pink scallop at the bottom too! :0)

The Paper Toile said...

So cute, Kathy. I love the sweet little balloons. Such a happy card!

lainey said...

What a fun looking birthday card! I like that scalloped edge at the bottom!

Diana K said...

Such a fun, colourful card, Kathy! And I love the border you added to give it that extra special touch.

Marlena M. said...

Perfectly stamped balloons~lovely border too!

Joyce said...

This is wonderful. I love all those happy balloons.

Gina said...

Kathy, these balloons make me smile. Fun take on the inspiration photo.

Judi G said...

Your balloons are so fun Kathy! Pretty card!

Patti said...

Oh an overcast day on the lake is still better than a sunny day in the cities! giggles You card looks just delightful!! I love the sweet border you selected!

Hope your week is going great friend!

Patti

Kim Heggins said...

Just so fun...love all your incredible balloons!

Zoey | Scrapsaurus said...

This is a really awesome card! Lovely colors and the balloon are so amazing!
Thank you for playing along with us over Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
Zoey