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Wednesday 5 October 2022
Happy Birthday
Hi bloggers! I embossed a piece of black card using the Balloons Embossing folder. Next I used Alcohol inks on Yupo cardstock. I put a couple of drops on a felt applicator tool and swiped it diagonally across the Yupo. I used Sunshine Yellow Sunset Orange, Flamingo, Lettuce and Turquoise alcohol inks. After completing the entire piece, I used the large Balloon from the Birthday Balloons die set. I also cut out the Noble Happy Birthday sentiment. I cut a string for the balloon using the Dotty Balloons set. I attached the string to the balloon then added the balloon to the background with mounting foam. I used mounting foam to attach the Happy Birthday too. The card was completed with white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7" x 8 3/4" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, well this is certainly a colourful balloon Happy Birthday card today, not sure about the black background, if it was me I might try a lighter grey, love all the other colours and have the dies so can have a play.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue, loving this birthday inspiration and the first thing that really struck me was the colour choice, I know there are 100's of colourways to use on a design like this but the first thing I thought of was that it was perfect for a birthday on Pride day, for a trans, gay family member or friend it's such a happy sample, I love it. Hope you are well. Stay safe everyone xx
What a lovely bright colourful card especially on a dark rainy day like today! I like the black I think it really sets the other colours off nicely. Thank you Sue.
Hi Sue, considering that it took me years to be comfortable using black on my cards you would think that I would not like this card - no such thing, I love it! The rainbow colours for the balloon and sentiment really stand out in a way I don't think they would on many other colours. Suitable for anyone but especially those pesky males :-)
Good Afternoon Sue . You just can't go wrong with balloons and of course the Noble Happy Birthday Die. A wonderful card especially ... as everyone else has said ... for the men. I love the balloon embossing folder... I feel another spend coming along. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
One more week to go then home. Just watching the beautiful Turkish Sun setting with a lovely glass of wine . Perfect.
Fabulous card Sue, love the contrast xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, well this is certainly a colourful balloon Happy Birthday card today, not sure about the black background, if it was me I might try a lighter grey, love all the other colours and have the dies so can have a play.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hi Sue, loving this birthday inspiration and the first thing that really struck me was the colour choice, I know there are 100's of colourways to use on a design like this but the first thing I thought of was that it was perfect for a birthday on Pride day, for a trans, gay family member or friend it's such a happy sample, I love it.
ReplyDeleteHope you are well.
Stay safe everyone xx
Great card Sue
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA big bright and bold card thank you.
Take care and have fun Kitty.
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely and colourful it's amazing. Take care everyone x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright card. I’m not a fan of black so might try a dark navy instead, or even a bright royal blue as a contrast colour.
B xx
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA very bright & colourful Happy Birthday & Balloon which really pops with the black background. Yvonne xx
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your card really made my sleepy eyes pop when I opened your blog this morning.
Lovely colours.
Crafty Hugs, Pauline x
Morning Eileen, lovely bright card! Love Jean xxx
ReplyDeleteLoving this colorful, cheery, fun card! Judy from Prosser
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright and bold card. It reminds me of those scratch art projects where you remove black to reveal what’s underneath.
Love Helen xxx
Loving the post but not sure on the black - and I'm a black fan - however its something I'd give a go and possibly use white....
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card today loving your colours so fetching.
Owlish Xx
Morning Sue - I absolutely love this! So cheerful, and you can’t go wrong with rainbows 🌈! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteGreat card, your colour choice really showcases your dies
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely bright colourful card especially on a dark rainy day like today! I like the black I think it really sets the other colours off nicely. Thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, love the choice of rainbow colours!!
ReplyDeleteYet another great card, WakeyL
ReplyDeleteLovely bold card, the choice of colours for the balloon are great...luv Ursula xx
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ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow colours, such a happy card.
Doreen x
Hi Sue, considering that it took me years to be comfortable using black on my cards you would think that I would not like this card - no such thing, I love it! The rainbow colours for the balloon and sentiment really stand out in a way I don't think they would on many other colours. Suitable for anyone but especially those pesky males :-)
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteLove this bright and bold card and the black makes the colours pop
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
What a great masculine card Sue, love the colors you used on the Upo paper!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card!
Hugs x
Heather T
Good Afternoon Sue . You just can't go wrong with balloons and of course the Noble Happy Birthday Die. A wonderful card especially ... as everyone else has said ... for the men.
ReplyDeleteI love the balloon embossing folder... I feel another spend coming along.
Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
One more week to go then home. Just watching the beautiful Turkish Sun setting with a lovely glass of wine . Perfect.
You can't go wrong with this design, regardless of the colors you choose or the age of the recipient. Thank you, Sue, for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
This is another fun card and I love the bright colors against the black balloon background. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Take care xxx💖💖💖
ReplyDeleteHi Sue,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love the bright colours on the black background.
Barbara V
Great card, love the bright colours
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Great, bright colors on a black card. Very eye catching.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Stephanie K
Love the bright colours against the background!
ReplyDeleteLove the bright colours against the dark background!
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