Friday, February 14, 2014

WPlus9: Step It Up Take 2

This is my second post today. Fresh Squeezed Love Sweet Love
is just a short scroll away.

I quickly posted a card last night for the second WPlus9 Birthday Challenge to Step It Up by adding dimension, but I just wasn't happy with the card.  I hate having products that I love and then not showing them off at their best.  So I am trying again today.  This one doesn't have triangles and it doesn't use gold so I should be in better shape!

Happy Balloon

I used a WPlus9 impression plate on this card (I think it's their only impression plate).  I love the subtle look of impression plates, but I find them very hard to photograph.  You'd have to leave some shadow on the card to see the texture.  So here's a close-up with some shadow.

Happy Balloon close

Their new set, Whole Lotta Happy, has a number of shaped balloons along with a variety of "happy" sentiments.  I saw that the new challenge at Seize the Birthday was to use a topping of a heart on a birthday card so clearly my heart balloon had to see ink today!


  • Stamps: WPlus9 Whole Lotta Happy
  • Paper: MFT Berrylicious, Lemon Tart, Blu Raspberry
  • Ink: MFT Berrylicious
  • Accessories: WPlus9 Whole Lotta Happy dies, Happy Trio die, Chevron Impression Plate, Hemptique 10-lb kraft twine, Neat & Tangled sequins, MFT Fishtail Layers die



11 comments:

  1. I adore this card! I'm going to have to place another order and get those happy dies. I swore I didn't need them. I was SO wrong!

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  2. Totally LOVE this, Kim! I haven't gotten to the one you don't like yet in my Bloglovin' feed this morning, but I have a sneaking suspicion it is awesome too! Love the embossing in the background, and the happy die cut - dimension showcased perfectly!

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  3. This is adorable, love the trailing twine!!

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  4. I love this card, Kim! It's fabulous!

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  5. Gorgeous card! I love the embossing on the background. Great color choice, and I love that die cut "Happy." Thanks for joining us at Seize the Birthday!

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  6. Well you've outdone yourself once more! Wow, your card is FAB, love the colors and the embossing, so subtle!
    Gorgeous.
    Bye,

    Marjolein

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  7. I LOVE this, alot! the texture and the sequins are awesome. so pretty!

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  8. Love the balloon & scatter of sequins! Great colors!!

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  9. OMG! I love it! The colors, shapes, dies, composition - all of it! Thank you so much for sharing this fabulous project with us at Seize the Birthday. I can not wait to see your next creations :-)
    Hugs, Marzena DT

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  10. I just love your card Kim! The colours are so vibrant and perfect for a fun birthday card. Love the addition of the little sequins too for a bit of sparkle. Thanks for playing along at Seize The Birthday!

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