Hey Friends, Seize the Birthday has a great new challenge for us! "The Toppings" is to use the colors Teal and White. Who doesn't love a pretty teal, aqua turquoise-y color? It's my favorite after pink.
I used a Newton's Nook "Newton's Birthday Bash" stamp for this. It only occurred to me after the card was done that I should have put some clouds or ground at the bottom to give him a reference point. Oh well! (Rookie move, haha)
I colored the image with Zig watercolor markers, masked it with masking paper and sponged on some distress ink in an ombre fashion. I then splattered it with water and more distress ink, set it on a teal card base and added some sequins and tiny MS confetti. Lastly I added a healthy dose of glossy accents on the balloon.
I had so much fun with this card esp. pulling the mask off and seeing the image and background together. It never gets old!
Come play with us this week, won't you?
Kim
The Toppings are Teal and White! or you can always use Anything Goes. Your choice.
I'm guesting for March and April! WooHoo!
Another gorgeous card, Jo x
ReplyDeleteAww, such an adorable card! Love that cute little kitty! And because of the lovely ombre background, it looks like the kitty is flying in the sky, riding on that balloon! Love it! Thank you once again for this fabulous inspiration!
ReplyDelete- Ashwini, STB DT
Kim, This is my all time favorite stamp from Newton's. I have used it many times and each time it comes out fantastic. You sure have done a wonderful job here. Your shading of the background makes my so jealous.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous card Kim! Love your inked background and your tiny array of confetti is a great added touch! Now need for the ground, or sky he is soaring way to high for that!
ReplyDeleteKim, thank you for being our guest at STB! You made an adorable card, your background is so pretty and that kitten looks like she could get into mischief!
ReplyDeleteLove your background and super cute stamp! I do think there's something magical about masking. Like you say, when you pull the mask off -- so fun!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! (Although I do hope that kitty recently had his claws clipped, or he's in for a surprise...) Your background is beautiful. I agree, masking (and heat embossing) are still magical in their reveal!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. Love that adorable image and your sponged background. You don't need clouds as he looks like he is floating in a blue sky on that balloon.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the background. Perfect job with the details on the cat too.
ReplyDeleteKim I love kitty stamps, and this one is adorable! Love how he's squeezing the balloon to hold on, and your background is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet! I feel like holding my breath waiting for the POP! when your kitty accidentally puts it's nails in the balloon giggles! That is a beautiful!! background you created! : )
ReplyDeletePatti
Adorable kitty with the balloon -- fun card.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute card Kim! Love the background and the great sequins & confetti.
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