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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Balloons


It jumped out at me. It literally jumped out and said, make me! The colors. The design. The angles. The shapes. Every little thing about that picture spoke to me. And I wanted to recreate it.

Do you see it? Can you spot the picture amid the amazing lot of photos from the inspirational challenge piece at Off the Wall Craftiness?


My colors are *slightly* off but was super excited that my card came out somewhat like the picture.

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: (Tempting Turquoise) SU, (Velum)
Stamps: (Sophie's Sentiments) Lawn Fawn
Ink: (Pixie Pink, Only Orange, Summer Sun, Tempting Turquoise Pigment) SU
Other: (Thread)
Tools: (Circle Punch) Creative Memories
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44 comments:

  1. LynnFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Karen, the inking on the balloons is perfect! They really look like they could fly away!

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  2. LindsayFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    This just makes me smile Karen! Those balloons are perfect and you captured that photo perfectly!

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  3. ~amy~February 22, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Such a whimsical card...I love it! GREAT take on the inspiration!

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  4. MrsPolkaDotFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    So beautiful! Love the colours and the inking on the balloons and everything! :)

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  5. Sherry EckbladFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    I saw it right away and your card is spot on!

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  6. Jaclyn MillerFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    This is so great Karen. I just love how you even gave the balloons their little tie-offs with strings. Great interpretation. So glad you shared it with OTWC.

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  7. AimesFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    What an amazing, literally take on that balloon pic!! Love it!
    Hugs,
    Aimes
    x

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  8. ChristinaFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    So unique and perfectly cute! The shading on your balloons is fabulous.

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  9. Isha GuptaFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Great card. Lovely n perfect take on the Balloon photo.

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  10. FLEUR de LoFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    SO cute! I love that you added the tiny star for the ties at the bottom. Your card is fun and fresh.

    {can't wait to see your PCD release next month...}

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  11. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 22, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Yeah got literal take, I think it's great and very festive.

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    This is artistically gorgeous. I love the way you have coloured it. Wonderful piece

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  13. LynnetteFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Just beautiful! Don't you just love it when it just comes to you and works out like you had planned. Doesn't happen to me very often, but when it does, pure joy. Love how you incorporated the colors in such a unique way, you are just fabulous

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  14. BrandiFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Karen,
    I am not sure how you made this fabulous card. Wow! The balloons seem to be see-through. This is perfect!
    Brandi

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  15. KellyFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Love those balloons! They look so sheer! I love the little detail of where the string connects to the bottom.

    Saw that your "love notes" project won on the May Arts blog! Congrats! (:

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  16. Ayana PosadasFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful!!! Sooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!!
    There is something very comforting and soothing about your card. The colors are gorgeous and I love how you left it without a sentiment. This card could say just about anything you want it to say. It's perfect!

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  17. AnnFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love, love, LOVE!!! This is perfect, Karen!

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  18. Heather InnusaFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Holy ballons batman! I love what you did. I don't even know how you got them to look SO realistic! Fabulous job.

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  19. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorFebruary 22, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Wow, Karen! This card is simply moxie fab! :)

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  20. BabyBokChoyFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    I think a tutorial is in order for these amazing balloons!!!!!!!

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  21. Emily LeiphartFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    WOW, I'm speechless, Karen! I agree with Jing-Jing. Please do a tutorial for this!! I would love to know how you made those balloons and attached the tiny strings.

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  22. farmhouse-storyFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    what awesomeness!! karen, you keep amazing me with your stunning cards!

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  23. CherylFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Totally awesome! I love the design and inking on the balloons.

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  24. Tenia NelsonFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    So so so LOVE this card!!! Thanks for playing over at OTWC this week!!!

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  25. artfuldelightFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    WOW, I LOVE it!!

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  26. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    This is very cute, love the colors and I love the string you used to tie the balloons off!

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  27. ~Tammy~February 22, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    You completely amaze me! Seriously! Thank you so much for sharing this inspirational beauty with us at OTWC and Good Luck!

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  28. alexandra s.m.February 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I love these as well, Jing Jing is right we need a TUTORIAL! Like NOW!! ;-))

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  29. jenFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    somewhat like the inspiration pic? it's like the perfect artist's rendering....! BEAUTIFUL!

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  30. ShirlFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    My oh my! What a gorgeous card! An exact reproduction of the inspirational photo!

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  31. Michele GrossFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:55 PM

    Pure awesomeness Karen!! :D

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  32. Laura.KFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Wow. your card is just like that picture. They will fly away in a second. Gorgeous.

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  33. kasia c.February 23, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Just fabulous! Your card couldn't look more like that picture. :)

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  34. kasia c.February 23, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Just fabulous! Your card couldn't look more like that picture. :)

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  35. Alice February 23, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    wow! i adore this, Karen. love the angle of the balloon. reminds me when we were kids, we used to look up at things more and with a different angle, too. love love love this!!

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  36. MrsPolkaDotFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:03 AM

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  37. MrsPolkaDotFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    I was so inspired by your balloons that I had to draw some myself and of course I linked back to you! :) Thanks for the inspiration! Have a lovely day!

    http://mrsprickig.blogspot.com/2011/02/hade-en-ide-med-pastelliga-ballonger.html

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  38. TigriswillreignFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    This is ground-breaking! I see a new trend starting from this! Way to go, Karen! It looks super nifty and you're right about those colors!

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  39. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    So nice card! :)

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  40. Lisa PetrellaFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Oh, Karen, you totally captured the balloons in the inspiration photo!! So light and cheerful and free!!!

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  41. Emily KeatonFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Saw you on the Moxie Fab World today and had to come check this out. WOW! You captured those balloons perfectly. A stellar creation. :)

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  42. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)February 25, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Yeah for the moxie fab spot out on this card.

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  43. ValerieFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    This is beautiful Karen! Hooray for the Moxie Fab nod!!

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  44. ShaunaMarch 2, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Gorgeous, Karen! You've created so much depth, and the translucency is amazing. What a beautiful card!

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