Thursday, August 11, 2011

Inkspirations and Embellish challenge fun!

Hello there bloggie friends!  I'm back with another anniversary card, which was inspired by the Embellish color challenge and the Inkspirations sketch challenge:


For me, I think challenges give me the kick start I need sometimes to get the creative juices flowing.  I have been itching to use the Up, Up & Away stamp set, so I incorporated it with my little hillside scene, which I created using the Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die.  I also really love the new Snowburst Embossing folder, which will be available in soon in the Holiday Mini {Sep 1!}.  Here's a look at the full card for you:
I really do like the nice muted color scheme. It's definitely a new one for me, but a good one to keep in mind!  Hope you like it.  Here's the recipe for you:
{Hot Air Balloon Anniversary}
*Stamps: Up, Up & Away, Teeny Tiny Wishes
*Cardstock: Crumb Cake, Wild Wasabi, So Saffron, Regal Rose, Pocketful of Posies DSP
*Inks: Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Wild Wasabi
*Accessories: Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch, Scallop Square Duo Bigz die, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL die, Snowburst Embossing Folder, Stripes Embossing Folder, Basic Pearls
Thanks for coming by!  Toodles for now :)


11 comments:

Lisa Kmiec said...

This is adorable! I love the balloons and the texture!

~* steph :) *~ said...

oo, i love your card, rose! super cute colors and great takes on the challenges! love the dry embossing and the cute little hot air balloons and flowers. thanks for sharing and have a great friday and weekend! *hugs* steph :)

JustYolie said...

OMGoodness! Your card is gorgeous! I love the texture...I need that embossing folder! New follower here. :)

Patti said...

Beautiful. The colors are perfect. So much texture. It all works together so well. Love it.

Heather Klump said...

Thud! Rose You have just sealed the deal for me with this BEAUTY! this set is On my Next order! You enabler you! :) Happy I do Day all over again! :)

Ashley Cannon Newell said...

The embossing is beautiful! Thanks for taking on our Coloring Color Trends Challenge!

Norma said...

Love those adorable balloons Rose:) Fab colors too!!

Deb B (Debadoo) said...

Love this card!! That EF is so much nicer than it looks in the mini, and I love the double layer. Great colors. Happy Anniversary!!

Cindy Major said...

Wow, you really rocked the sketch and colour combo!! Love how your card turned out :)

Connie Collins said...

I really love this card. I especially love the colors and all that texture...beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Your card is stunning - that colour combo looks great! Hugs, Gill x