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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Birthday Balloons


Good morning!  I'm popping in with a simple one layer card for Lawnscaping's One Layer challenge. I almost dismissed this challenge completely as my cards usually consist of paper piecing and lots of dimensional adhesive.  However, after some pondering, I came up with this.  I stamped the colours with the back side of the balloon stamp and then stamped the outline on top.  I added the strings in a light shade of grey and then finished it with this sentiment from Grand Greetings.  I really must make more one layer cards.  They're so mail friendly and also easier on the hands - no cramped fingers from too much fussy cutting!  :D
Supplies Used:
Cardstock:  (White) Bazzill
Stamps:  (Balloon from Admit One, Sentiment from Grand Greetings) Lawn Fawn
Ink:  (VersaFine Onyx Black, Memento London Fog) Tsukineko, (Rose Red, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi, Marina Mist, Perfect Plum) Stampin' Up
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13 comments:

  1. LynnAugust 14, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I love how you used the back side of the stamp. Very cool technique Jen.

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  2. DeeptiAugust 14, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Love the colors and using the back side of stamps is interesting :)

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  3. JennyAugust 14, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    What a brilliant idea Jen and I love how they overlap and appear transparent too :0)
    Jenny x

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  4. Tenia NelsonAugust 14, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Super fun card, Miss Lady!!

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  5. JoyceAugust 14, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    this is so fun. Great one layer card--and way quicker than fussy cutting or even making, you clever gal.

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  6. Jessi FoganAugust 15, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    ACK! How awesome this turned out! Love it :)

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  7. Karin ÅkesdotterAugust 15, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    This is so cool!! Love your design and stamping! Thanks so much for playing with us at Lawnscaping, hugs, Karin

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  8. LindseyAugust 15, 2013 at 10:09 PM

    So perfect the way these balloons overlap! Terrific one-layer card, Jen.

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  9. Elise C.August 15, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    This is so neat, Jen!! I like how you used the back of the stamps and how colorful it is! Thanks for playing along with us at Lawnscaping! :)

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  10. lostinpaperAugust 15, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    Great OLC Jen!

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  11. LynnetteAugust 17, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    So fun and colorful,just adorable

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  12. Kirsty, New ZealandAugust 18, 2013 at 4:23 AM

    This card totally rocks! I don't totally understand how you got the colours to look so amazing on top of each other but it is so effective

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  13. Maureen MortonAugust 19, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    You got such great depth with only one layer! Wow - love this; almost looks like layers of tissue paper. Another winner, Jen.

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