Loved the use of the colors contrasting with the black in this image at our inspiration site today: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/383720830725608528/
I decided to use polka dots rather than stripes because I am crazy about polka dots. Balloons are embossed (stars), die cut, sponged, and then spritzed with shimmer mist. Background is pp, and strings are die cut (PTI). 2 balloons are popped up for dimension.
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28837
Sun, Feb 07, 2016 @ 6:13 AM
This is adorable!! I love this card -- so bright and cheerful.
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
I don't anything is more festive on a birthday card than three jewel-colored balloons! Not even cupcakes! This is fantastic, Maura, especially with the dotty background!! Enjoy your day! Hugs, Darnell
Registered: February 25, 2005 Location: Mt. Juliet, TN USA Posts: 157
Sun, Feb 07, 2016 @ 12:42 PM
What a fun birthday card. I love your realistic shading on the balloons. Thanks for joining us for this week's color challenge at Global Design Project.
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Registered: April 20, 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 50
Sun, Feb 07, 2016 @ 1:25 PM
Hi Maura,
How could I not LOVE this card! The challenge colours look amazing against the black and white polka dot background. Your balloons are crazy gorgeous! Thanks for playing at Global Design Project this week.
Paula Dobson
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