A blog devoted to the cards I make in my tiny upstairs space. When my sister stays there, she calls it an "artist's garret". I'm not an artist, but am an enthusiastic cardmaker - hence the title "Cardmaker's Garret".
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Monday 30 January 2017

A Valentine Balloon

This week's Less is More challenge is to use one or more balloons on a card.  I went with one balloon.


I put the stamp in my MISTI, inked up the girl and string in black and the balloon in red, using the little Memento dew drops ink pads - made it easier than my big ink pads. Added a simple sentiment and popped it up on fun foam on a red slightly shimmery card base. I added Glossy Accents to the balloon.

I'll be back with some more Valentine cards soon.





Supplies:
Stamps - Viva Las Vegas Banksy Balloon Girl, PTI sentiment
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black and Lady Bug
Paper - white cs, red with slight shimmer cs
Size - A2
Accessories - Glossy Accents, fun foam



16 comments:

  1. This is a beauty, love the crispness of this card. Perfect for that very special date :D

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  2. This card has so much impact! I love how you've used just a few elements and a simple colour palette but really effectively. The end result is stylish and striking. Love it! Thanks so much for playing with us at Less is More :)

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  3. So sweet and a wonderful vintage Valentine with your little girl, heart balloon and red and white color combo. TFS Susan. Hugs..

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  4. this is great! Do you know who makes that little girl image? I would love to have one like it.

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    1. It's from Viva Las Vegas. Here's the link:

      https://vlvstamps.com/banksy-balloon-girl-2-3-4-x-3.html

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    2. Viva Las Vegas has a 40% sale on stamps right now. Use coupon code "super2017". Expires Thursday February 16th.

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  5. This is so sweet Susan. Love it. xx

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  6. Such a sweet card. Thanks for sharing at Less is More!

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  7. Susan what an adorable image, love the CAS design.

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  8. A beautiful and striking image here Susan. Love how the balloon is just floating off into the sky. Perfect minimal colour combo and a super CAS card. Thanks for playing along with us at Less is More this week. Sarah

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  9. What a sweet stamp, Susan! Love that shiny balloon!

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  10. That balloon girl goes perfect with that balloon! Love it!

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  11. Such a simple design but the colour palette and movement of the images adds fantastic impact.
    Thanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita x

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