Hi All!
I love this new balloon set I got not too long ago. There are 5 different shapes, and each shape has 3 stamps. Today I’m using the two multi-step stamps that give a dimensional look to the balloons.
I find that using water to blend multi-step stamps just a little bit smooths out the lines between the colors and makes it even more realistic. Here is a close-up of the balloons:
Notice that I didn’t use any stamp alignment tool for these stamps – they are very easy to line up.
Today is my last post for 2017! Thanks to all of you for a fantastic year at LiveLoveCards – it wouldn’t be what it is without all of you. I appreciate your presence more than you know. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Card Measurements:
| Element | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon panel | 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches | 10.8 x 13.3 cm |
| Black strip | 1/4 inch | 6 mm |
| Card base | 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches | 10.8 x 14 cm |
Supplies:
 Let’s Party Again |
 Create 365 Brights Washi Tape |
 Picked Raspberry EH|SSS |
 Melon Mambo Marker |
 Carved Pumpkin Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Carved Pumpkin Marker EH|SSS |
 Squeezed Lemonade EH|SSS |
 Scattered Straw EH|SSS |
 Mustard Seed Marker EH|SSS |
 Twisted Citron Distress Ink EH|SSS |
 Wild Wasabi Marker (part of Subtles) |
 Peacock Feathers EH|SSS |
 Peacock Feathers Marker EH|SSS |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Copic Multiliner Pens |
 Gansai Tambi Black EH|SSS |
 Aqua Painter |
 Canson Mix Media Paper BLSY|AMZN |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Mini MISTI |
 Glue Pen |
 ATG Tape Runner EH|SSS |
Connie
Well, you finished the year well. Your card is clean and simple and very elegant looking as usual. I’ve enjoyed all the new ideas and techniques you’ve shared with us during the year. This community is very special and that’s because you really do so much to make it that way. THANKS DARLENE! AND HAPPY 2018 TO YOU AND EVERYONE AT LIVE LOVE CARDS!!!
darlene
Happy New Year to you too, Connie! 🙂
Dayse
Such a clean look to this card. I was actually really surprised the way distress ink stood up to 2nd gen stamping it did really well. Mine usually give a faded out look. The stamp set is cute and I think it will go on my wish list. Love the black to balance it all out. Thanks for a fabulous year of inspiration and fun. Happy New Year to you and the LLC community.
darlene
Hi Dayse. I was surprised by the stamping off quality of the distress ink too! I hope you have a Happy New Year!
Delusional1
Beautiful Card…Love the technique…Happy, Happy New Year!
darlene
Happy New Year to you too Delusional1! 🙂
Carol Mac
Love those balloons! Thanks for having a couple of videos during the xmas break! Happy New Year to you and yours, as well as everyone at LLL!!! 😎
darlene
You’re very welcome Carol – I just can’t stay away. 🙂 Happy New Year to you too!
anitac
I also love the clean simple look to this card. I would like to thank you for another great year of sharing your knowledge and expertise with us. LLC is such a great inspiration and truly enjoyable. Happy New Year to you and your family Darlene and to the LLC community!
darlene
Thank you Anita! Happy New Year to you too!
Glenismaree
I am not really a “balloon person” but these balloons are gorgeous which means I will probably become a “balloon person”??? Well, another year has passed and I would just like to say a big THANK YOU Darlene for sharing with us your amazing talent. Happy New Year to you and your family and to the LLC community.
darlene
Same to you, Glenis. It’s wonderful to have you here! 🙂
swimbikerunat60
Well my dear Darlene, what a fabulous, colorful and fun way to end this year!! Love this balloons and the way you stamped them, this could be a great card for kids and adults too.
I want to join in to thank you for a wonderful year of inspiration and for your kindness sharing your talent with all of us, I want to wish for you and your beautiful family a Healthy, Joyful and Peaceful 2018 as well as to all of us at the LiveLoveCards community.
I want to also thank all of the fabulous ladies in my Christmas card group for your beautiful Christmas cards, I was so happy to receive cards from as far as Austria, Switzerland, Germany and also from the good old USA.
Big Hugs to all of you.
Maria.
darlene
Happy New Year to you too Maria. I hope 2018 is a great one for you!
CraftyDad
Another great card. Thanks for sharing!
Happy New Year! And best wishes for an awesome 2018.
: )
darlene
Happy New Year to you and your family too, Michael!
RDH95
Darlene,
What a fun card to end 2017! I have enjoyed being a member of LLC. You are so inspirational. I especially want to thank you for taking time to try new products and giving your opinion about them. Also, thank you for organizing the card exchange groups for birthdays and holidays. I enjoyed getting cards from everyone in my groups. Wishing you and everyone in LLC a happy 2018!😌
darlene
You’re welcome, RDH! I’m so glad you enjoyed the exchanges. Happy New Year!