Hi everyone, for this weeks Stamping and Blogging sketch challenge I decided to use the Balloon Bash stamp set and Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack. Here is my card for SB96.
I cut the background piece of Designer Series Paper down and used the left over pieces to create a little banner and also to make three of the little candles. The candles were a little fiddly to roll, but I love the way they turned out. I coloured the remaining two candles, clear embossed over the top of the candles, and then added some Crystal Effects to make them stand out a little more. I finished the card off by inking up a small portion of one of the stamps from the Balloon Bash set to stamp the saying at the bottom of the card.
Here is a photo of this weeks sketch that I designed my card from.
I love visiting all the other talented ladies on the design team to see what they have come up with each week. Make sure you take the time to visit their website, I am sure they would love to hear your comments.
Sandi MacIver – USA
Amy Koenders – USA
Michelle Last – UK
Lee Conrey – USA
Claire Daly – Australia
Caroline van der Straatan – Netherlands
Marine Wiplier – France
Shelagh Freemantle – Canada
Kerstin Kreis – Germany
Patrice Halliday-Larsen – New Zealand (that’s me)
Balloon Bash card was made using the following Stampin’ Up! products
If you would like to order any of the products I have used on this card, attend classes or have any questions, please contact Patrice. You can also place an order online or find out more information about the product by clicking on the image below that interests you.

How cute Patrice! I love those little rolled up candles, so cute!! Great colors and design. 🙂
Fabulous idea for the rolled up candles! Love the dimension this created 🙂
okay this is super duper cute and going right into my case file. Wow!!!
OMGosh, Patrice, this card is so adorable with the little rolled up Candles, what a super idea and great use of the stamped images, nicely done….
Great card again this week Patrice! Love the rolled up candles, such a neat idea. Looks very festive!
So much fun here!!! Love your candles!! and the background looks like confetti!!! Lots of celebration going on. Hugs from Shelagh.