Stripey Birthday

When I started today's card.  I had an idea for the layout, but really had no decisive thought as to what stamp sets I'd be using.  I hemmed and hah-ed a bit, but as I chose my sentiment, I knew that the card needed balloons!

I sponged my balloons to give them a bit of depth.  The easy way to do this when you have multiple balloons, is to lightly sponge the whole edge, then put your thumb where the light would be making the balloon a bit lighter, and sponge around your thumb.  You might get a little inky, but the balloons will all look consistent.

I VERY liberally coated the balloons in Wink of Stella.  It was a bit hard to get a good photo, but our local team discovered that Starbucks has GREAT lighting to see shimmer.  Maybe I should have taken the photo there?  :)

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Supplies:

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Pink Pirouette 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Soft Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Diagonal Stripe Clear-Mount Stamp	Birthday Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad	Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad
Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad	So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad	Delicate White Doilies	Balloon Bouquet Punch	Versamark Pad
Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Pen	Linen Thread	Bone Folder	Embossing Buddy	Stamping Sponges
Clear Block D	Pink Heat Embossing Gun | Hobby Lobby | 506345	Stampin' Trimmer	X-ACTO X2008 Designer Series Precision Scissors, 5-Inch	Stampin' Dimensionals
Scotch CAT 085 Advanced Tape Glider,Cure Pink	JVCC ATG-7502 ATG Tape [Acid Neutral]	Stick It Adhesive LARGE SHEETS 5 Pack SK310	Stampin' Mist	Stampin' Scrub

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