Hi Everyone, my DT card today is for
I was fortunate to win a set of assorted stamps from Uniko, one set which fit this challenge so well, however I was CAS minded and only used 4 of the set. Never mind, here is my card on the theme of travel. I followed this sketch very loosely.
I stamped the balloon shape then added the basket shape, the flags shouted out to me, so I added those too, then embossed them with gold powder. I coloured them with DI's and did what I hate doing, but had too, and that was fussy cut them.
A stitched die was used to cut the background. I was going to add a digital paper sky, but then decided to try to copy it with Oxide inks, this is the result. The sentiment was stamped onto the sky and the balloon placed with 3D pads. It seemed too CAS, (what is too much?) so I added some birds.
air balloon, basket, flags & sentiment stamps - Uniko Stamps (thank you for my wonderful win)
birds stamp - Magazine freebies
stitched die - Card Making Magic
sky inks - Distress Oxides, lost shadow, chipped sapphire, shaded lilac,
tumbled glass, salty ocean
balloon inks - Distress Inks, carved pumpkin, squeezed lemonade, cracked pistachio
this is the sky I tried to copy,
Gina Jane breezy sky
Love the natural looking sky Faith and who doesn't love a hot air balloon, a gorgeous card.xx
ReplyDeleteVery nice card - love the image and sky!!!
ReplyDeleteI think your sky is perfect, so pretty! And, love the colorful hot air balloon! Great card!!
ReplyDeleteFab card Faith and love the sky! hugs x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win! Such a pretty card love the gorgeous sky with those little birdies and that balloon is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteMarie
Wow, your own sky looks just fabulous and love so much this male card! A great CAS!
ReplyDeleteA lovely card Faith, love the design and colours, Kate x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and you smashed it with the sky!
ReplyDeleteCarol x
My goodness Faith, that is some fussy cutting, never easy to cut around something like string or ribbon, very well done. your sky is also very impressive, great card.
ReplyDeleteDionne x
Lovely design Faith and you did a great job with the sky xx
ReplyDeleteYou created a great sky Faith and hot air balloons are certainly a fun way to travel (not that I've ever tried it!).
ReplyDeleteB x
Faith, that sky looks REAL! WOW! Love the way you did it. The hot air balloon is so cute too - great card!
ReplyDeleteLynn
This is gorgeous Faith. Love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Cathy
xxxx
Oh Faith, I love this card! I think you did well with the travel theme because those balloons can travel! I miss seeing them fly around my house. Back in the 90's we'd see them a lot, but I never see any. You did a wonderful job with that sky, look every bit as good as the one you have pictured! Love this card yes indeed! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteI recognise that stamp set!! So great to see you using your Uniko goodies and how fabulous they were perfect for The Male Room challenge. Brilliant card. X
ReplyDeleteFaith, your background is GORGEOUS! You used all my favorite Distress Oxide colors! Beautiful blending and so well organized. I love this card!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana
This is wonderful, I did once go up in a hot air balloon! Your background is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteGreat card with the sketch. Super image and scene.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Faith! Love the balloon!
ReplyDeleteYou put your prize to good use with this lovely card, Faith!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning some Uniko stamps. Your balloon card is great, I do love that sky xx
ReplyDeleteSuper fun card for the sketch challenge!
ReplyDeleteLove to see the balloons. Usually in August.
Fantastic Faith, the sky is wonderful and I love the birds and hot air balloon..fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx