Today's card is for my sister who lives in Idaho. That's just too far from Oklahoma, in my opinion, so I thought I'd let her know how I was feeling today. We've both been very busy lately and just haven't had lots of phone time together as we normally do. I miss you, Deb!
To create today's card I chose to combine 3 different challenges. Create With Connie and Mary for the color palette, Addicted to CAS for the theme, and Freshly made Sketches for the actual card sketch. I'm very happy with my end result because it really does transport me to the lake where all the people fly their kites in the spring and summer and it also reminded me of one of my favorite movies: "UP" with all the colorful balloons. I hope you enjoy it and gain some inspiration from all the great challenges out there in cyberspace this weekend!
happy stamping,
barb
Here's my card:
And here are the challenges:
Stamps: Up, Up and Away (c)
Ink: Daffodil Delight, Island Indigo
Cardstock and Paper: Daffodil Delight, tempting Turquoise, Brights Stack
Accessories: Big Shot, Scallop Square Bigz Die (for scalloped edges), Cloudy Day embossing folder,
Ovals Collection Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals
Pretties: Island Indigo ruffled ribbon
great card and good story
ReplyDeleteLove the card Barb!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors here - they are very cheerful and uplifting (no pun intended!)! Thanks for playing with us at ATCAS!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I love how you've popped your balloon up to add dimension. Great use of the challenge colors. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Create with Connie & Mary.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your encouraging comments!
ReplyDeleteWhat a super sweet card! Love the scallop layers at the top! Thanks for playing the challenge at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteSweet colors! Love the top ruffles! Thanks for joining us at FMS!
ReplyDeleteGreat card Barb! I love that little balloon! Looks great against the embossed cloud background! I'm sure your sister will love it! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a gorgeous clean card - love how you've combined these challenges! Thanks for joining us at Create with Connie & Mary and Freshly Made Sketches this week!
ReplyDeleteAw...what a cute card! I love the cloud texture with the air balloon. This is a great card for any occasion. Thanks for playing the Create with Connie & Mary challenge this week!
ReplyDeleteThe solo balloon is so adorable as a "miss you"! Thanks for playing Create with Connie & Mary!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card to send to your sister - I know she will love it. I am so ready for spring to be here - it was here and now it is gone - we are way below normal temps right now - ugh.
ReplyDeleteI love your "spring" card - thanks for joining our color challenge this week at Create with Connie & Mary.
Monika
Love it! Love that cloud embossing folder! I SO need to get one of those machines. Thanks for sharing the card and the story.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I love the simplicity of your design with the focus though on the balloon. Your sister will love it! Thanks for playing along in the Create with Connie and Mary Thursday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove the card topper treatment with the scallops and polka dots! Thanks for joining us in the color challenge this week at Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteLove the symbolism of the balloon to lift you "up" when you miss your sister! Also like the layers across the top. Thanks for playing along with the color challenge this week on Create with Connie and Mary!
ReplyDeleteAn eye catching card, loving the spring colour combo. A true CAS card. Thanks for playing along with us at Addicted to CAS. Caz
ReplyDeleteI received the card and was very touched by my sister's thoughtfulness...AND her talent! It came at the perfect time to give me a sister boost as we have been very busy! Sooo...I'll pass on all the technical comments and just say that I love you dearly my sister! You bring joy and a ray of sunshine to my life!
ReplyDeletei love you, deb!
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