Thursday, June 22, 2023

Birthday Balloons

Hi there.  I'm so glad you stopped by!

My last card as Surprise Party Guest at Seize the Birthday.
I have really enjoyed my party time with this fun team.
Thank you so much for the honor and the warm welcome.


The balloons were cut from coated paper colored with Alcohol Pearls.
They have a wonderful shimmer that doesn't show up well in the photos.

The birthday was die cut from shaving cream & re-inker on coated paper.
The strings were tied on with DMC metallic thread.

It was all put on last month's 3D Embossing Folder from the Spellbinders club.

Oops. I had to go back and add something.


This is going to a very special almost 12 year old. It's hard to believe that Jack
is almost a teenager!  Where did that time go?


 

Challenges:
Seize the Birthday - Number Crunching


Card Recipe (card 1)
Stamps:  Fun Birthday Sentiments (HLS-OOB), Number of Years (ret SU)
Ink:   Versafine Onyx Black
Paper:   Neenah Solar White, Coated
Other:  Balloons & Banners 3D EF (Spl), Balloon Punch (SU), Number of Years Dies (ret SU), Alcohol Ink Pearls, DMC Thread




Enjoy!


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31 comments:

JoAnn said...

What a great card. Love the colorful balloons and the big number. You really rocked this challenge. We have so enjoyed having you as our party guest and hope to see more of your lovely cards in our gallery in the future.

Bobby said...

Happy Birthday to Jack! I love the colorful balloons, Bonnie, and how you personalized the card to his age.

Loll said...

I can see the shimmer of the ai pearl inks on your coated card, Bonnie. So beautiful ... and wonderful colours. Jack is going to LOVE his very special card from Nana & Pop! Great save the "TH" :) xx

Sandy said...

Happy Birthday to Jack! This is a wonderful birthday card - so much fun. You could put any age on it and it would be perfect for anyone!!
Sandy xx

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous shimmer from your Alcohol Ink Pearls balloons, which I could see in the 2nd photo:-) Jack is going to LOVE his very special one of a kind 12th Birthday card, Bonnie. Especially since he has been stamping with you, since he was a little guy:-) TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy

HilaryJane said...

I bet the shimmer is just amazing in real life and the white embossing is the perfect backdrop for your shimmery balloons xx

Leslie Miller said...

This is a really fun and festive card, Bonnie, and perfect for almost 12 year old Jack. I can see the pearly shine in the second photo. Nice!

I Card Everyone said...

Even I can't believe Jack's turning 12, Bonnie! He's going to love your card as much as the Seize the Birthday team is going to miss you!
Happy birthday, Jack!
=]

Christine Alexander said...

I bet your AI balloons are so shimmery IRL ♥. I can't believe Jack is 12, he's growing up so fast xx

Lisa Elton said...

I'm playing catch up after our vacation and I've missed a whole lot of pretty. Each card is as wonderful as the next. So happy to see on of them in the JUGs gallery, Bonnie. A big congrats to your graduate!

kiwimeskreations said...

What a wonderful card Bonnie - blink and he will be 13 - my grandies are doing that to me all the time!!
Blessings
Maxine

Marcia Hill said...

What a FUN birthday card Bonnie and Jack is going to LOVE it! And here I was thinking he was 8 or 9...where has the time gone?!! These kids sure have a lot of nerve getting older on us!! Good thing it's not happening to us! Haha!! Have a great weekend my friend!! Hugs. :0)

jimlynn said...

Perfect birthday card and so fun and pretty too. Love the different colors the alcohol ink gives the balloons.
Lynn

Vicki Dutcher said...

Well done on the shaving cream effect -- worked perfectly for the fun balloons and matching number

Cat Craig said...

Super fun and festive!

Linda said...

Lots of different techniques used to create this lovely card. Jack will love his card. Perfect colors for your balloons. Awesome card, Bonnie. And it was a pleasure having you as our Party Guest.

TK said...

I see the beautiful shimmer for those Alcohol Pearls! Wonderful colors, very pretty, Bonnie

Brenda said...

What a festive and very fun birthday card for someone special Bonnie! I love the embossing folder and I love your inky papers you used to cut your balloons and numbers from. I still haven't done any shaving cream backgrounds, never seem to remember to buy the darn shaving cream. LOL I sure do love the look. I'm sure the pearl alcohol inks shimmer so nicely in real life. I don't know where time goes, kids are suddenly teens or all grown up and graduating! LOL I'm sure Jack loved his card! Hugs, Brenda

Nancy said...

It has been such an absolute pleasure having you with us for the past two months! I know Jack is going to love this card. The balloons and the number 12 look so cool and perfect for a young man. The EF background ties everything together perfectly! Please stay in touch!

Barbara said...

Thanks so much for being our surprise party guest. This last card is a fun and beautiful card. I love your balloons and the number 12 on the white background. It’s a stand out for sure.

Trina P. said...

Perfect final party guest card! The balloons look so cool. Happy birthday to Jack,

Pat said...

What a great card for your grandson Bonnie, and I love the shimmer and shine on the balloons and the shaving foam piece used for the numbers goes beautifully, and the 3D EF makes a terrific background. They grow up so quickly don't they. x

Carole said...

This is a super card Bonnie. I love those balloons cut from your own specially created papers...in fact I love everything about it as I am sure Jack does too. It's wonderful. xx

Nstiz said...

LOVE this! Your alcohol ink balloons look wonderful! Never thought to cut balloons from alcohol ink backgrounds. Hard to believe Jack is 12 alreeady. My stamping pal, Ryan just got his drivers license. Where did the time go? And lucky us to have their childhood spent with us.

BożenA said...

Stunning birthday card. 12 years is a beautiful age, these colorful balloons perfectly emphasize it.
xx

Cathy said...

Fun colourful card, love the look of the AI pearls and the gorgeous texture from the embossing, thankyou for being our guest and your wonderful inspiration Bonnie, Cathy x

shirley-bee said...

Wonderful card for your grandson, Bonnie! I love the big numbers and the shimmer on the balloons, and the embossing folder background is perfect. Thanks so much for being our special party guest!

JulieP said...

I am sure Jack is/will love this card!!! The alcohol colors are fabulous and I love the repetition of the balloons. We loved having you guest with us Bonnie!!!

JulieP said...

I am sure Jack is/will love this card!!! The alcohol colors are fabulous and I love the repetition of the balloons. We loved having you guest with us Bonnie!!!

Ashwini Rao said...

Oh, I love the colors of the alcohol pearls, even without seeing the obviously-present-shimmer. They just look different from the normal alcohol inks. Your card is brilliant! Thank you so much for this awesome inspiration, Bonnie!

Glenda J said...

Thank you so much for being a great Surprise Party Guest! We loved having you - such great creations. This is no exception - this is gorgeous card - love your beautiful numbers and balloons. Perfect background too. Thanks again.