Happy Birthday Maria!
Happy Sunday...it is also Maria's birthday (rieslingmama) and she turns 50 today so we are having a surprise party for her. To see all the amazing and creative cards you will need to head over to Shirley-Bee's blog at shirley-bee'sstampingstuff...Maria is an amazing card makers, so many fabulous cards, so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and scroll through her blog, you will see so much wonderful inspiration. You have plenty of time if you would like to play along too, Shirley will keep Mr. Linkie open for 2 weeks.
I am using Maria's card for 3 other challenges, ColourQ #233, The Card Concept #6 and One-Layer Simplicity #3 - Just Add Water. Thank you so much for taking time to stop by...enjoy the rest of your weekend!
It is hard to see but my little bits of confetti are heat embossed in silver, I tried to get a photo of them but just did not seem to get one.
Inspiration Card
Ingredients
Solid Card Stock: PTI - White
Stamps: PTI - Simply Chartreuse, SU - Smoky Slate and Calypso Coral, VersaMark and Memento - Teal Zeal
Stamps: PTI - Stylish Birthday Sentiments and Birthday Style
Both of your cards are cute Kim...that birthday card is so bright and I love those big old balloons! I can see the silver on my computer monitor...bet it really sparkles in real life! This card also fits Card Concept Challenge this week too! It's a beautiful birthday card!
ReplyDeleteVery very cute!!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card Kim. I love the balloons.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card Kim. I love the balloons.
ReplyDeleteLove the fun use of your balloons!!
ReplyDeleteKim I so love your card, those balloons are fabulous and I bet the silver confetti is awesome. The card is soo fun. Thank you so much for joining us at both the colourQ and the Card Concept! Maria will love this!
ReplyDeleteLove how the balloons look translucent. Did you use dye-based inks? Also love the great big "yay!"
ReplyDeleteFUN, your balloon card - it will put a BIG smile on Maria's face!
ReplyDeleteSa-wheet! Now this is a happy birthday card! Maria is just going to love this one! It's like a whole party on your card -- totally love this one. Hope your Sunday is exactly what you want it to be, too. Bev
ReplyDeleteVery fun card! Love the balloons!!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely, happy card!
ReplyDeleteWhat could be more perfect for a birthday than balloons! Love your design, Kim!
ReplyDeleteBalloons always make for a festive birthday card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun birthday card, so festive and colourful. I'm sure the birthday girl was thrilled.- Irma
ReplyDeleteLove the overlapping colours and the vibrancy of this! Thanks for joining us at The Card Concept, Kim!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic birthday card. Those balloons are so very festive, and I love the look of the water--so artsy. Great idea to use silver embossed confetti, too.
ReplyDeleteAnother great card - too funny, I was playing with this set today!
ReplyDeleteFabulous design, Kim and a wonderful birthday card for Maria! So glad to see you this week at the colourQ.
ReplyDeleteLove your balloon card, Kim! (Every party needs balloons!) And the confetti gives it such movement. Thanks so much for linking up :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and festive birthday card!
ReplyDeleteFab card, love your layout and use of colours, thanks for joining us at ColourQ, hugs, Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThis is soooo much fun, Kim ... love those amazing baloons ... and I see plenty of silver in the confetti! It travels through the ether perfectly! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteKIM!! First, I'm so behind in commenting and second: HAPPY BIRTHDAY (belated)! We're on a wee road trip (as of yesterday) and in all my hustle and bustle to get things done, I didn't accomplish what I 'should' have - as in making you a card! I'll make up for it somehow! Your card for Maria: stylish, pretty, awesome! I know she loves it, as do I!! Hugs~c
ReplyDeleteFabulous birthday card! Love the fun balloons & silver confetti!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful birthday card! Maria will love it!
ReplyDeleteAw, Kim, what a fun bithday card. Your placement and overlap of the balloons is fabulous, just like in real life. And I love the addition of confetti, especially embossed. Thanks so much for joining my party. Maybe one day we can have a real one somewhere!
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