*Bright Balloons

I had some fun playing with Distress Inks and the Neat & Tangled Balloon Duo Stencil for this card.  When the Distress Inks first came out, I avoided them like the plague.  I thought "distress colours" aren't my thing.  I'm so glad that they branched out to use the same ink in colours that are more my style because they are fabulous for blending!

Items Used:

• Cardstock:  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Magenta Madness
• Images:  Gina K Grand Greetings
• Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne; Distress Ink in Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean, Mustard Seed
• Stencil:  Neat & Tangled Balloon Duo
• Tools:  Taylored Expressions Blending Brushes; Perfect Layers; Black Micron Pen; White Gel Pen
• Etc:  Purple Tape

*Pastel Balloons*

When I saw the Neat & Tangled Balloon Duo Stencil, I knew I had to have it.  And now that I have had it for a few months, I realize I need to play with it more.  I have a friend who hates balloons.... she hates the sound they make when they pop, which leads her to hate the balloon itself.  She also hates the sound of fireworks.  But I digress... I love balloons... they are uplifting (no pun intended) to me... they signify a celebration!

Items Used:
*Cardstock:  Neenah Solar White 110lb; Stampin' Up! Highland Heather
*Images:  Studio Katia It's Your Birthday
*Ink:  Versafine Clair Nocturne:  Catherine Pooler Pink Champagne, Sweet Sixteen, Mint To Be, It's a Boy; light grey marker (for balloon strings)
*Stencils:  Neat & Tangled Balloon Duo
*Tools:  Perfect Layers; Life Changing Blending Brushes; Purple Tape
*Embellishments:  Nuvo Aqua Shimmer; Studio Katia Sequins