Sparkly and Easy Glitter Balloon Background

#INKcredibleTechnique - Stenciled Glitter Background

The sparkly background on this card is easy to reproduce with minimal supplies.

The first step was the color on the card face. Starting with a white piece of paper, I lightly sponged two colors across the card face.  The darker Calypso Coral on top and shaded down to the lighter So Saffron. 

The glittery balloons in the background are subtle but really help make this card something special.  

I used a punch to get the balloon shape, but you could easily reproduce something similar with circles. I do have links to all the product used at the end of the post. The steps are super easy ...

• Punch the hole
• Position the hole over the card face and use a sponge to dab liquid glue into the opening
• Reposition as desired to fill the space
• Sprinkle with glitter and let it dry

While the glittery balloons do catch your eye, the main focal piece of the card is the sentiment.

For the focal point, you could layer anything over this pretty background, but I took the easy route, this sentiment is a diecut. And using glimmer paper adds a lot to the sparkly festive mood of the card.

If you're pressed for time then doing one simple diecut for the sentiment is lots quicker than stamping and prepping a more complicated focal piece.  

Other than the drying time for the glitter this is really a quick and easy card.

If you want a quick way to add a stand-out sentiment to a card then definitely add the Happy Birthday Thinlits to your shopping list.

And if you want a "wow" technique to impress people, then add glittering through a stencil to your list of go-to techniques.

If you haven't browsed the Stampin'UP! store I encourage you to spend a little time there. This is a great company with wonderful product. I do receive commission on sales and I appreciate your business - thank-you. My commission is paid by the company, you pay nothing extra when purchasing product through me.

I hope I've inspired you. I'm happy to answer questions about this or any other project. My email is in the header at the top of the page.

Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700] - $20.00

Big Shot Machine [143263]- $110.00

Silver Glimmer Paper [146960] - $5.00

Sponge Daubers [133773] - $5.00

Calypso Coral Classic Ink Pad [147101] - $7.50

So Saffron Classic Ink Pad [147109] - $7.50

Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] - $18.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] - [ $4.00

Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter [133751] - $5.00

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" paper [122925] - $8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" paper [100730] - $9.75

Links by TheseAreMyStamps.com

Creating Depth: Overlapping and Masking

Balloons are a festive way to celebrate any occasion: birthday, anniversary, retirement, graduation . . . you name it.

Creating Depth: The thing I want to point out with this card is the overlap of the images. For the card we stamped the yellow balloons on the card face. Then I stamped the red balloon on scrap paper and punched it out and layered it on top the yellow balloons. Using foam dimensional pieces its raised up a bit as well as overlapping the yellow balloons to give a sense of depth to the card.

I stamped my envelope too!

Notice the difference between these 2 envelopes? You can't use the foam dimensionals on the outside of the envelope, they'd get torn off in the delivery process. 

For the top envelope I stamped one balloon over the other including the string and the bow. I thought it looked way too busy and messy.  

For the 2nd envelope I "masked" the red balloon.  That is, I stamped the red balloons first. Then I punched a scrap balloon shape and covered the red balloon image to protect it while I stamped the yellow balloon and its string and bow on top the space. when I lifted off the scrap balloon the red one appears on top. Voila! Instant dimension in 2D that won't get destroyed going through the mail.

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.

And if you like this project be sure to check out the product links below

Product List

Balloon Adventures Photopolymer Stamp Set [142823] - $26.00	Balloon Bouquet Punch [140609] - $18.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] - $4.00	Real Red Classic Ink Pad [126949] $6.50 -
	Medium Whisper White Envelopes [107301] - $6.50	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" CS [119683] - $8.00	Daffodil Delight Classic Ink Pad [126944] - $6.50

Kids Card - Balloon Animal Card

Are you looking for ideas for children's cards?  Either to send to kids or something for fun to engage kids in paper crafting?  This is such a great hobby for children - it gets them thinking creatively, it develops their artistic confidence and self-esteem and it even helps with math and spatial thinking. So today I have a kids card to share.

This card was made by my friend Brenda Moen - Brenda used the shapes from a stamp set called Balloon Builder set to make this really cute doggie.

Here are links to the product used on Brenda's Doggie Balloon Card

Balloon Builders Photopolymer Stamp Set [140645]- $16.00

2016-2018 In Color Designer Series Paper  [141408]- $22.00

Peekabo Peach 3/8" Ruched Ribbon [141427]- $8.00

Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398]- $6.50

 

Balloon Builders is a really versatile set. Just look at all the shapes you get with this set- WOW. Imagine all the different animals you could make with these shapes. Here's a few more ideas from the Stampin'UP! Catalog page 60. Its a great stamp set for kids right? Whether you're making a card for a child or stamping with children this set is a must have!

 

Here's one more view of Brenda's 
Kids Balloon Animal Card

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby.

Put Your Party Pants on and Celebrate with a Balloon Bouquet

Sale-a-bration Countdown - Only 3 Days Left!

Sale-a-bration is a Celebration 

and what better way to celebrate than with a Balloon Bouquet?

Balloons are always fun and a bunch of them is even better.  

This card, made by Rachel Durtschi, features balloons from a set called Party Pants.

Party Pants is a fun set with lots of useful sayings for birthdays and other celebrations.
Check out the sayings in the image - which one is your favorite?

 

I'm loving the layered look on this card it really has a 3D look of a bunch of balloons. Rachel used Stampin'' Dimensionals to raise the Silver Foil Balloons.

Every stamper should have a pack of dimensionals in their adhesive drawer.  You get 300 in a package and believe me, once you discover the magic these babies make on your project you'll never be without a package or 2 on hand.

I also like the way Rachel stamped the balloons. See how she stamped one on top the other.  This little technique also adds to the dimensional look of the project. 

Balloons are such a fun way to celebrate and Stampin'UP! has several sets with balloons available in the current catalogs.   The matching punch or dies can be purchased separately, or you can save 15% when you buy the matched pair together.  From left to right below:

• Balloon Builder (you can make some really cute animal shapes with these. 
• Balloon Celebration - the matching punch has 2 different size balloons. Rachel used the smaller punch on her project and the larger shape matches the balloon in the Party Pants set
• Party Wishes - the matching punch is part of a pack of 3 really cute tiny punches.  I love the little candle! This one comes in either clear mount or wood mount.
• Celebrate Today - is a big round balloon that makes some awesome hot air balloons. The matching product is a set of dies.

This week I'm counting down the days till the end of Sale-a-bration.  Did you notice the Party Pants set that Rachel used wasn't on the list of available product? Thats because you can't buy it - its FREE with a qualifying purchase.  But there's only 3 days left. Thursday is the last day of Sale-a-bration.

Click the images below to see all your sale-a-bration choices.  (note the Hello set, the Airplane set and the Perfectly Artistic Paper are no longer available)

 

Thanks for Stopping by: Take a minute and browse previous posts. If you see anything you like I'm happy to help you get the product or just to consult and explain further how the project was made . . . its all about having fun with our hobby. There are also ordering links under my signature.

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