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Sunday 15 January 2023
Happy Birthday
Good Sunday morning all! After a little bit of a rummage through my background stash pile, I found some leftover pieces of pixied card that were just large enough to use for today's card. I used the Birthday Balloons die and cut three large balloons out of three pieces of pixied card (they used both Midnight Blue and Aqua Lagoon Pixie Powders). I used the strings from the Dotty Balloon die set and added them to each of the balloons. I cut the Lattice Background in white and backed it with a piece of white card. I used the Round Corner Squares and created a multi-layered frame with a wide white base and a very thin white frame on top. I attached the three balloons across the background with mounting foam, then added the sentiments. I cut the Make A Wish, Happy Birthday and Best Day Ever to the balloons all cut in black. The card was completed with white and black mats and layers. The finished dimensions are 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" in size. All for now, Sue x
Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow the balloons are massive, and so colourful, it is amazing what you can do with left over pieces of card isn't it. Love the background too.
Stay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Morning Sue, Balloon stamps or dies are a must have in everyone 's crafting stash as they are suitable for most people as well as being great for those last minute makes. I love this card. Crafty Hugs, Pauline x
Fabulous card Sue, balloons are great for all ages and genders and even better when you can use your leftover stash. These pixie balloons are fabulous. Marion S x
Good Morning Sue.A lovely cheery balloon card today. And all made from pixie powders. These are lovely. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today. Kind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds Please stay safe and well 🙏everyone
Hi Sue Happy Sunday everyone x Oh that feeling when your scrap stash gives you enough to make a card like that! How satisfying. Balloons are always a winner and when they’re as gorgeous and Pixied like that, you just can’t go wrong x Take care one and all x Sending you all positive thoughts x Crafty hugs x PP Yvonne x
Morning Sue.
ReplyDeleteA great card thank you.
Take care Kitty.
Fabulous card Sue xx Hazel
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue and all Wilsonettes, wow the balloons are massive, and so colourful, it is amazing what you can do with left over pieces of card isn't it. Love the background too.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, healthy and happy, hugs, June Smith xxx
Hello Sue
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card for all generations. It is lovely to see new people on the blog. Take care everyone x
Morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteBalloon stamps or dies are a must have in everyone 's crafting stash as they are suitable for most people as well as being great for those last minute makes.
I love this card.
Crafty Hugs,
Pauline x
Good morning Sue,
ReplyDeleteA fabulous bright card today & I love how you use up your stash pile.Yvonne xx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely card.
B xx
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA lovely card balloons make such lovely cards for any age and are so useful. I love them.
Barbara V
Fabulous card Sue, balloons are great for all ages and genders and even better when you can use your leftover stash. These pixie balloons are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMarion S x
Good morning Sue
ReplyDeleteFabulous card and in my favourite colour combination!
Hugs x
Heather T
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteWell it's a very nice card but omg those balloons are very large but I can see they can make great card for anyone you have in mind.
Owlish Xx
Good Morning Sue.A lovely cheery balloon card today. And all made from pixie powders. These are lovely. Thankyou Sue. Sending hugs 🤗 and best wishes to everyone who needs them today.
ReplyDeleteKind regards Ann Toppcards in Leeds
Please stay safe and well 🙏everyone
Morning Sue and all - another brilliant card from scraps. You might need to start “Scraps Sunday” lol! Colleen xx
ReplyDeleteMorning Sue, another brilliant clean and simple birthday card, hoping to play a bit today with my pixies. Take care and stay warm everyone. Bx
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ReplyDeleteLove this card, as others have said, so
useful for all ages.
Doreen x
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday everyone x
Oh that feeling when your scrap stash gives you enough to make a card like that! How satisfying. Balloons are always a winner and when they’re as gorgeous and Pixied like that, you just can’t go wrong x
Take care one and all x
Sending you all positive thoughts x
Crafty hugs x
PP
Yvonne x
Ooh I like this! I always save my scrap pixied card but rarely use it! I am inspired, thank you Sue.
ReplyDeleteHi Sue. What a great way to use up all those little scraps of card that we all collect. Love the lattice background.
ReplyDeleteLisbeth
I must remember to rummage through my cut pieces rather than continually cutting new ones. Same goes for using up pieces from my scrap box. WakeyL
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Sue xx
ReplyDeleteHi Sue, a great card, bright and happy and suitable for anyone.
ReplyDeleteFrances
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA bright fun card, and a great way to use up scraps. Love the background too.
Love Helen xxx
Hi Sue
ReplyDeleteA lovely cheerful card and the balloons are suitable for any age, love the lattice background too
Love and hugs to everyone
Pat
A great idea for using those small pieces we never want to throw away! X
ReplyDeleteHi Sue and lovely wilsonettes x
ReplyDeleteFantastic card Sue x I love the pixied balloons,they look amazing x thankyou Sue x
Theresa w in Berks xxx
Fantastic card Sue!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to use up your bits and pieces, thanks Sue
ReplyDeleteMarlene O
Another quick and easy lovely card and another way to use some scrap. Thanks for the inspiration, Sue.
ReplyDeleteHugs from Toronto to you all.
Stay safe and healthy.
Carmen-Dorothy
A brilliant idea for a child’s card…luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to use up all the precious scraps of pixied papers. What a cute & easy card,
ReplyDeleteStephanie K
A fabulous card Sue, wonderful colours on the balloons
ReplyDeleteMaria x