MFT Stamps Camp Create - Day 4

Hello crafty friends,

Welcome to my post for day four of MFT Stamps Camp Create. The challenge today is Background Bonanza.  Now, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about this one, as although the skies the limit with this, I wanted to do something quick and easy that I wasn't going to second guess myself about. While going through my supplies I came across the big balloon stencil from MFT, and thought this would be perfect as not only have I never used it but I am in desperate need of some birthday cards.

Before I began this card I took a piece of scrap cardstock and a pencil and played around with the placement of the balloons.  Once I decided on my design I got out my distress oxide inks and had some fun.  My ink blending isn't very good as I am very out of practice, but thankfully oxides are very forgiving and Bristol smooth cardstock helps too. 

Supplies:

MFT Stencils - Big Balloons

MFT Stamps - Bitty Birthday Wishes

MFT Ink - Extreme Black

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Picked Raspberry

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Wild Honey

Tim Holltz Distress Oxide Ink - Shaded Lilac

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Twisted Citron

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink - Mermaid Lagoon

Copic Multiliner - 0.3 Black

Pretty Pink Posh Sequins - Sparkling Clear Stars 5mm

Doodlebug Design Sequins - Various Colours

I couldn't decide on one particular sentiment for my card so went with three from the bitty birthday stamp set from MFT.  These were stamped in extreme black ink. I took a black copic multiliner and a ruler and anchored all the balloons to the bottoms of the card by adding some string.  Originally I was going to make this a clean and simple, one layer card but I just couldn't do it.  I like embellishments and love dimension! I added a variety of sequins and foam mounted the panel onto some grey cardstock before adhering this to my card base.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

• Seize the Birthday 220 - playing along with Anything Option

• Happy Little Stampers Stencil Challenge - August
• Addicted to Stamps and More #411 - Make Your Mark
  

Thanks for visiting, enjoy the rest of your day and stay safe.

Hugs Ax