Lots of Balloons

I love balloons on cards so was very excited to see Just Add Ink's challenge this week which is an inspirational picture; which to me screamed balloons.

I am regretting not grabbing that really cute cat stamp I have floating with a balloon and instead went let's use my balloon stencil I have NEVER used before from MFT Stamps. The stencil is actually 6 different shaped balloons and is easy to use but you have to do a serious amount of masking to use it. First time I didn't use enough post it notes, second time no problemo but it all went to custard when I decided I would add the balloon highlight with a Nuvo glitter pen - we had too much reaction happening with ink underneath and then there was some blue ink on the underneath of the stencil too. At this stage I thought lets add some shimmer spray which I love immensely and go for some ink lifting - I think I got carried away.

Well this is certainly not my best work but it's fun, pretty and shimmery and I know a girlfriend who seriously loves balloons and always hand draws all the over the inside of cards and the envelope with big balloon bunches so I know she will love it.

Supply List:
Stamps: Stylized Birthday (retired SU!)
Distress Oxides: Squeezed Lemonade, Peacock Feathers, Twisted Citron, Shaded Lilac, Abandoned Coral

Ink: Versafine Clair Nocturne

Paper: Strathmore Bristol smooth, Terracotta Tile (SU!)
Other: Clear embossing powder, fine black marker and ruler, blending brushes, Big Balloon stencil (MFT), post it notes, Sparkle Shimmer spritz (imagine crafts), Glitter Gloss Nuvo shimmer pen 

Challenges: Just Add Ink #601

Well I am away on a family get out of town for the week and my weekend has vanished in a flash so I hope everyone has a fun week.

Karen