Pages

Monday, 6 January 2014

CTS58 - Happy Birthday!


The kids are back in school and it was too icy for my morning walk, so I decided to put my 'extra' time to good use.

This simple card is for the current CAS(E) This Sketch Challenge:



I have turned the sketch on its side and extended the image slightly beyond the card for interest. Also, because I wanted the balloon to be shiny (but not mirror), I used glossy white cardstock, sponged with Festive Berries ink. The sentiment is from Avery Elle.

I'm heading back up to my craft room to make some more cards! If you have extra time due to the weather, don't forget the One-Layer Simplicity Challenge. Also, Muse is back with our first challenge for 2014 - a beautiful sunny card to make you forget all about the nasty weather. There's plenty to keep us all busy while we hibernate!
Posted by at
Labels: , ,

18 comments:

  1. Unknown6 January 2014 at 11:36

    love that glossy balloon! so perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Tracey McNeely6 January 2014 at 12:56

    This is fabulous!

    ReplyDelete
  3. cm6 January 2014 at 14:32

    Eye-catching! I seriously, truly and deeply LOVE your graphic style, Ardyth!!
    c

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anita in France6 January 2014 at 16:45

    Such glossy gorgeousness, Ardyth ... stunning! Anita :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Deepti6 January 2014 at 17:20

    That balloon looks cool !!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Gerrina6 January 2014 at 17:28

    Great card! The balloon is beautifu! Inky greetings, Gerrina

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lynn6 January 2014 at 19:54

    Clean, crisp and perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Joyce6 January 2014 at 21:15

    Fabulous and dramatic. That glossy red balloon is really a show stopper. It really does look like you put your extra time to good use.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Sheila H6 January 2014 at 21:56

    Love the balloon!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Vicki Dutcher7 January 2014 at 07:59

    Fabulous BIG RED BALLOON! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Happy Dance7 January 2014 at 08:59

    Nice! This is a great interpretation of the CTS sktech! The little red balloon warms my heart, and with it being so cold outside, I really needed that! Love your sweet, clean and graphic style. I think you've got a winner here. Stay warm. Bev

    ReplyDelete
  12. carol (krillsister)7 January 2014 at 13:58

    Such a cute colorful card. The sketch looks great rotated.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Kim Heggins8 January 2014 at 00:02

    Wow...so fun and that glossy balloon is just the perfect addition to your card. Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Geri8 January 2014 at 17:54

    Great use of your 'extra time'. How did you ever come up with the idea to use the glossy card stock to create such a beautiful matte finish? Your creativity is astounding!!!

    The sideways sentiment creates a brilliant 'up, up and away' feel to your card! Love this card!!!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Virginia L.11 January 2014 at 00:23

    Utterly sweet and lovely! Love that floating balloon! Happy 2014, Ardyth!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Kelly Griglione11 January 2014 at 13:32

    Of course, all balloons should be glossy. Why have I not thought of that one too? LOVE this!!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Laurie Unger13 January 2014 at 20:19

    Wonderfully done! Great CAS card!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Joni Andaya16 January 2014 at 03:50

    What a beautiful CAS card :) Love the red balloon :)

    ReplyDelete

When you comment, your personal information (name and comment) are visible to all who visit this blog.


Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)