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I stamped the balloon off the edge and masked it, then masked off the square and sponged ink over a torn piece of paper to create a slightly cloudy look to the sky. I ran a marker round the inside edge of a Nestie to create the fine borderline - the Memento markers are good for this as they have a nice firm, fine nib as well as the brush one.
Stamps:
Hot Air Balloon (unknown maker - if you recognise it, I'd love to know!)
Sentiment from Ornamental Beauty set (CHF, retired)
Paper:
smooth white
Ink:
Brilliance by Tsukineko (Graphite black)
Distress ink by Ranger to sponge the sky (Tumbled Glass)
Other:
Copic markers
Nestie (used as template)
Memento marker (Tuxedo Black)
Thanks for stopping by!
Lovely card !!
ReplyDeleteOoh! Lovely...brings back happy memories :)
ReplyDeletexoxo Sioux
Such a beautiful effective card
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us again
Great to see you
mandi
"Less is More"
So simple but effective..love the less is more look.
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the sky effect & that balloon stamp is fabby :-)
ReplyDeletethat's wonderful. it really creates the effect of drifting away. creates a really dreamy effect
ReplyDeleteWonderful card Joanne and you have certainly lived up to the challenge. Wish I was up in my balloon. :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card! The yellow of the balloon against the blue is the perfect colour combination, and I love the way the balloon seems to be drifting out of the frame and off the card. Very effective. Lynne x
ReplyDeleteI love the baloon stamped off the card. This one should be for TraceyR who has not yet managed to get her baloon ride!
ReplyDeleteI did a wonderful balloon ride over Disney in 2007, this brought back such happy memories - fab card
ReplyDeleteKathyk
What a great card, brilliantly coloured and the sky is so effective. I love it. Jo x
ReplyDeletelovely card
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! I have some hot air balloon stamps from Papertrey Ink, but this one looks much larger. I LOVE the square you sponged....so creative and way to go - thinking outside the box!!
ReplyDeleteFab card, love the sky xxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat take on the challenge! Jo x
ReplyDeletethis is my favorite card this week! i have quite the soft spot for hot-air balloons, guess i'll have to go shopping :) i agree with you completely about the sense of movement, i was trying to put it in words and you've nailed it!
ReplyDeleteWorks like a dream, but then you knew it would!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! We're looking forward to your next submission!
Chrissie
"Less is More"
A wonderful card, you really captured the sense of movemnet. Hugs x ChrisB
ReplyDeleteA "SUPER" card! I have translate your blog. Than I can read it easy!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Holland,
Tineke
Beautiful card, I love the cloud effects! x
ReplyDeleteSo lovely
ReplyDeletefantastic card I love the theme xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card- very serene
ReplyDeleteLinbyx
lovely card and I like the bright colours - its really cheery x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - feels so peaceful
ReplyDeleteLisa
absolutely beautiful card
ReplyDeletethe balloon looks as if it's moving
very nice colors...
~victoria~
how pretty, love the balloon :)
ReplyDeleteI love that the balloon is flying off somewhere....lovely card.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunner! The balloon image is gorgeous and I love your sky panel.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I love that hot air balloon, and the colors you've used.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely card.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
Great card Love the balloon "up up and AWAY!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea about using the INSIDE of a nestie for the border - must remember that TOP TIP! Very nice "off the edge" card.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sandra
Very impressive. Love the yellow against the blue.
ReplyDeleteLynne xxx
Wow, this card is fantastic. Love the balloon and your sponging & colouring are fab. A work of art!
ReplyDeletebeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteI love this, Joanne
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