Good morning! I've been waiting with a lot of anticipation for this day. The first challenge is finally live at Where Creativity Meets C9. Yay! Appropriately, the theme for this challenge is "Celebration". My cute, tween-aged niece will be celebrating her birthday in a couple days, so I made this card with her in mind. She is so special and truly sparkles.
I've always wanted a big round balloon stamp and was really excited when I looked at Concord & 9th's Love you. Mean it. set and realized that I could make one. I built my balloon with the round scribbled circles and the heart outline in the set. I bent and partially inked one side of the banner in the Happy Day set to create the balloon tail. I stamped several balloons in the background and added the little stars from O Christmas Tree to the focal balloon because the only thing more fun than a giant balloon is a giant confetti filled balloon.
I thought the "It's your day to sparkle" sentiment from Happy Day was the perfect sentiment, but I wanted it to stand out a bit more, so I replaced "sparkle" with one I stamped using Sophisticated Script. I'm still so in awe at how well you can build words with this unique alphabet set. I love it! Then I added a bunch of Wink of Stella, so the word literally sparkles.
I'm not gonna lie....I love how this balloon turned out. It makes me want to make a bunch of birthday cards with giant balloons. :)
Now make sure you go over to Where Creativity Meets C9, so you can see lots of fabulous inspiration and find out all the details about entering the challenge, which starts today (the 9th) and ends on the 29th of the month. And of course there are prizes. :) A winner will be randomly selected from the challenge entries to receive a $25 gift certificate from the ever generous Concord & 9th (our challenge sponsor). A challenge winner will also be selected to guest-design in an upcoming challenge. You can also find Where Creativity Meets C9 on Facebook and Instagram...we'd love for you to join us there!
PS I've used affiliate links to Concord & 9th within the post. I'm new to this, but basically if you click on the link and purchase something from their site, I will receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you). That being said, I truly love this company. I know...I've said that many times before, but I love their products and am so impressed with the people behind the company.
Oh this is just the most wonderful first post the the new challenge ,Lindsey! I love this beautiful celebration card! Ca t wait to play! how nice that you get a commission ! I will be sure to order from here . I have my eye on the new nativity bundle !
ReplyDeleteI love your creativity!! That balloon looks fabulous! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the white background with the POPS of bright colors! So pretty, Lindsey!
ReplyDeleteThis is incredible and so creative! The way you turned the sketchy circle into a confetti filled balloon is awesome.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your niece will adore your card. It's fantastic! Love those sweet stars and your big balloon! Bev
ReplyDeleteLindsey what a fabulous debut card! I love how creative your balloon is!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I forgot to come here first to place my order and I said I would,sorry I just forgot! Next time
ReplyDeleteOh, sweet Marybeth, no worries! I simply mentioned it on here because I wanted to be honest. I don't mind at all.
DeleteWhat a fabulous way to welcome in the new challenge Lindsey!! Oh my gosh, I LOVE that balloon. Fantastic card!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an innovative way to use a variety of C9 products! To see a balloon in a wreath, confetti in smaller stamps and a 'die cut' sentiment in the script set...ingenious! In awe...completely in awe!
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I love this card Lindsey! the sweet little heart at the bottom of the balloon is too cute!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a clever idea to make that a balloon! Awesome card and I love the colors! Did you fussy cut the sentiment?! WOW! :-)
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome creative balloon, Lindsey! You added such amazing details--the little heart, the star-shaped confetti! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a clever way to construct a balloon! Love this fun, festive card.
ReplyDeleteWow this card is terrific! So very creative! I love when designers think out side the box with stamps! Love this card!
ReplyDeleteHi my darling friend!!! OH I'm SO happy to see this creative mind of yours working to help us stretch our supplies!!! LOve your balloon, and darling card!!! OH, and you, of course =] xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant debut, Lindsey ... clever, creative and so fun ... such fabulous use of those stamps! Hugs, Anita :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this! It's so fun and fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to lie...I think your balloon is awesome! Such a clever use of the stamp set!!
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