Thursday, February 12, 2015

Papertrey 2015 Anniversary - Day Eight

Hello! Actually, I am beginning to lose track of what day of Papertrey's Anniversary it it! Seems like every morning I get up and check out Nicole's blog for new product introduction, then head downstairs to make a card for the contest. Today's contest is all about Blue! Betsy Veldman has a new set coming out on the 15th called "Blue Skies". It's all about fluffy clouds, sun rays, and all things Blue! So the challenge today is to create a card with a blue ombre scheme.

I used the "smooshing" technique (a la Laura Bassen), with Tropical Teal, Hawaiian Shores and Aqua Mist to create my sky on the background of my card. Then I pulled out one of my old favorites - Up Up and Away - and colored a couple of the balloon diecuts with copics. I decided on the Silver Lining sentiment, so I made another die cut of each cloud using Silver Shimmer cardstock. This silver layer was glued underneath the white cloud. I covered the balloons with Wink Of Stella, and then wrapped some silver cord around the bottom to reinforce the silver theme.
I love the way this card turned out!


Thanks for stopping by!

8 comments:

  1. Sweet, sweet card! I love that every cloud has a silver lining. Ha! You're so clever!

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  2. This is so pretty! I really like the watercolor effect on it.

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  3. Great job with the "smooshing technique! I think you have mastered it! Fabulous card...love those hot air balloons too!

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  4. I love the way it turned out too, Susan. The actual silver lining was a touch of genius.

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  5. So cute, Susan, love the aqua smooshed sky!

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  6. Beautiful background and fun cards ,Susan! Nice smooshig.

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  7. I love your watercolour background!

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  8. Your background is so great and your hot air balloons are colored beautifully.

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