Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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constituting a class alone : unique, peculiar

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Moxie Fab  350 Cards and Gifts Week - Gift Card Holder Challenge
365 Cards - Day 131 Put it in your Pocket
All that Stickles - Cotton Candy Linky party
Inkspirational - Challenge #19


You know, put a pink glittery balloon on a gift bag and I'd be happy. Nope, it doesn't take a lot for me :) Of course, one that holds a gift card makes me a little happier and this one does slip out of the bag for ease of shopping! :)

 I love this background paper, it's a flocked embossed texture that feels so good to run your fingers over.
Added lace to the inside of the bag to emulate tissue paper. I do recommend adding a bit of wax paper into the bag to keep the glue from adhering the bag together. The handle is created the same way from a piece of twine.

The balloon is sitting on a glue dot and I tried to shape the balloon over it to give it a more rounded look. I spread some stickles over the balloon and then outlined with the same color. Filled in with some glossy accents.

Ranger - stickles ( cotton candy ), Glossy Accents
Really Reasonable Ribbon - twine
Making Memories - ribbon
Cricut - Everyday Paper Dolls, p. 43
Maya Roads - envelope
CARDZTV - stamp sentiment
Heidi Grace - paper is old, from 2007..I've been hoarding it that long! lol


16 comments:

BJ said...

Oh a pink glitter balloon how delightful. Have you tried shaping the balloon before sticking it on by placing unsidedown on a sponge mat and gently rubbing with a large embossing tool in circles? Hope I'm not doing the "sucking eggs" trick here. HUGS - BJ

...the yorkshire fox... said...

...Sandee this is just adorable I love it and gorgeous pastle colourway too...Melxx :)

http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/ said...

This is really pretty Sandee! Love the adjective - now need to use it!

Alexa said...

Really cute card Sandee! The flocked background really looks so soft I love it against the shiny balloon! x

sandie said...

oh yes we love a pink balloon especially when it sparkles! This is funky background paper and looks fab with the gift back. Great to see you playing along again this week at Inkspirational x

Jean said...

You are the queen of card making!

Winnie said...

How fun! Your balloon turned out great and does look rounded that way! I think that is a great embossing folder you used too. Great gift card holder, so dainty too!

Nana said...

Beautiful, love the little brown bag too cute.
Have a creative day.
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Pam said...

This is such a great card for a gift card!
Pam
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Mary Pat Siehl said...

love the gift card holder- so cute

MaryH said...

Loved this cute gift card holder. (And thx for the wax paper tip!). Your lace trim on the bag was a wonderful accessory, along with the glossy accents on the balloon. Really liked the soft pinks & greens on this one. TFS

Anonymous said...

This is so cute! I love the twine for the balloon string and the lace in the bag is such a great touch! Very creative! So glad that you joined us at Inkspirational!
- Shauna

Ruth M said...

What a great card/gift card holder Sandee - the pink sparkly balloon on the gift bag is just the perfect touch! So nice to see you playing along with us at Inkspirational again, please come back soon! Ruth x

Mynn xx said...

Great idea, Sandee! LOVE the gift holder idea--it's perfect for a loved one who lives far away! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational! :)

Carole Z said...

Hi Sandee, this is such a pretty card and a super idea too, perfect! Carole Z X

Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Editor said...

Hey Sandee! Thanks for linking this up to the Gift Card Holder Challenge in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)