Sunday 29 January 2017

Balloons and stars

We had a beautiful bright sunny day today, spring is on it's way for sure :)  I actually got out to the garden this morning, despite the heavy frost, and got some of the old stuff pulled out and leaves lifted so it's looking a bit tidier and now I can actually see my bulbs with their heads up.

This might or might not be Greg's birthday card, I'm not sure if it turned out a bit too girly?  If I get a chance I might have another go.
I've used an ooold Penny Black stamp - coloured with watercolour pencils and popped up on dimensionals.  Clear gloss added to the balloons and sparkle to the purple dots on his shorts.






This one uses no stamping (other than the sentiment) and I've actually managed not to use ink splatters on it LOL.  I hadn't intended to use so many little silver sequins but I'd a couple of gluey marks that needed hiding ;)  Stripey stars popped up on dimensionals.  Dienamics star dies.

18 comments:

Robyn said...

Very lovely! Especially the star one!

Susan said...

Love the coloring on your cat! So cute! Thanks for sharing at Less is More!

Jen Brum said...

What a great set of cards! I love the stars - especially those sweet tiny little ones! Very pretty! Thanks for joining us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!

Cheryl W. said...

They're both great cards. Love that you've made them using purple (my favorite color!). I also really like the biggest purple star that is partially cut off on the edge of the card. I think it gives such a nice finished look to your card.

coldwaters2 said...

Two brilliant cards Lynne I love the kitty image you have used in the first one he is a cutie and made me smile, the second is ACE, fantastic work
hugs
lorraine x

Leigh Penner said...

Great cards!

Dotty Jo said...

Two gorgeous cards, Lynne! I especially like the card card - what great colouring and I love how you've used the sketch! Jo x

Kathyk said...

Two super makes, I've popped across from the LIM challenge blog

Kathyk

MagsB said...

Two lovely cards, Lynne! Sequins are so useful for covering up little splotches, aren't they?!

love Mags B x

Esther said...

Two fantastic cards! The stars one is so fab and contemporary, a really great take on the sketch challenge. I love the cat card which is absolutely perfect for our balloons challenge and such a fun scene! Not too girly at all - he'll love it. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Less is More :)

Sazzle Dazzle said...

That's one adorable image and so perfectly coloured. A stunning, eye-catching design and a wonderful take on the challenge. Thanks for playing along at Less is More this week. Sarah

Karren said...

Fabulous cards! The stars are such a fun take on the sketch. Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.

Deni(se) said...

So cute and I don't find it too feminine for a birthday card.

Neets B said...

Love that PB cat, he's so cute with his little dotty shorts, and the dots and stripes work really great together too. Loving the purple and silver stars card too, fab layout.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Less is More, Anita xx

Linda Callahan said...

Your cards are wonderful! So glad you shared one at FMS!

Mandy said...

Gorgeous cards Lynne! The first one is adorable and I love how you have laid out the stars on the second.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx

cotnob said...

Fabulous cards Lynne, such an adorable image on the first one.
Pauline
x

Helen said...

Awww...this is adorable!
Thanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x