Friday Fun with The Greetery and Beautiful Birthday Balloons!

Hey hey hey everyone, my crafty friends! I've missed you a lot and I think I'm back to sharing! I really really miss blogging, sharing, and interacting with all of you. I have to be honest, I haven't been myself here lately and so I've been cocooning and taking care of myself. I am exhausted and mentally and physically just not feeling well. When I don't feel good it is very hard for me to create. 2023 has already been a super hard year at our house - lots of stress and anxiety for both myself and my dear husband. If it can break, or go wrong, it has....and I am burned out.  We always turn to the Lord for comfort and He always provides for us. We will be fine as we always are. Just seems like a lot of tests lately. My soul hurts and I want to be my old loud, crazy, silly self. But not yet - sometimes there is just the need for a season of rest and quiet. I have been creating the past few days and I have SO many projects coming up. SO much good stuff from our favorite companies. I look forward to sharing with you and hearing from you. I hope you are doing well, and getting crafty. I hope to inspire you and be inspired by you! XOXO

Today, I'm up on The Greetery blog with a fun, pretty in pink, birthday card! My card features all supplies from The Greetery, including the gorgeous Balloon Bouquet stamps and dies along with the awesome Square Dance Stencils. My finished card is an A2 card base in white, layred with pink and some stenciled gingham....and more of course....

 

Here's a side view of my layers.... I die cut out an Arch with the A2 Arches Dies to serve as a frame for the stenciled gingham. I made my focal balloon with the floral spray, and then die cut more balloons from vellum and pink cardstock. Love this soft look!

 

The Balloon Bouquet stamps are SO pretty and unique!! I used soft pink and green distress inks to stamp the flowers. I really like this color combination. I used the same green distress ink to gently ink blend the bottom of that one large balloon. I stamped and heat embossed the happy birthday sentiment in my favorite silver glitter embossing powder.

 

I used the Cake Pops Banner and stamps to make a smaller sentiment of hip hip hooray! The 'strings' were die cut from silver glitter cardstock.

 

 

 

The Square Dance Stencils make a gingham/buffalo plaid and you can use up to three different colors to make your plaid. I wanted it to be super soft, so I used all three of the stencils with the SAME color of pink ink! Fresh and pretty!

 

I am completely obsessed with these glitter drops and added lots of pretty pink sprinkles to finish off my card! (supplies are listed below)

 

That's it for today! Happy Friday! I hope you have a fun weekend planned! It has been very very cold here!! The snow line is LOW - like only about 20 miles from us. We are staying in this weekend except for church. I hope you're ready to see a lot of me next week - cards are coming! XOXO

CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supply list for today's birthday card (Affiliate Links Used)

 

Comments

[Monika Davis]

What a beautiful card Wanda. Love the soft look and the pretty floral image on the balloon. I’m glad you are creating… hopefully it gives you joy… but only ourHeavenly Father can take all the care away.. so I’m praying you are leaning on him in every way! May He lift you up and give you the strength to look forward, to look up! Cast every care on him!

[MARIA C. PATRICK]

I pray that things improve for you, Wanda. Sending warm hugs and prayers your way. May God provide you with strength and peace. Your card in pink with the balloons is so pretty! All done up in a lovely design as always! Take good care, hugs!!

[Becky Green]

SO SWEET & SOFT, Wanda! I think you accomplished your goal with this one! I LOVE ALL of the layers & PRETTY! The recipient will LOOOVE THIS! ;) If it's COLD out, I'd stay in too! LOL Things are blooming here, but it is still a bit chilly. Rest in JESUS! HE is ALL YOU NEED, dear friend! I DO look forward to seeing what all you've created next week! I'll BE HERE! HUGS!!! ;)<3

[Jules L]

Wanda, prayers for healing and blessings. This is such a pretty pink card! Looking forward to seeing more projects! Take care of you!!!

[Anne Sturgeon]

Pink is such a happy color...I think you felt pretty good making this one. It definitely shows well! The world is in a crazy state and not having any control makes us all anxious. As the saying goes...this too shall pass. Love all your creations and your lovely photography. Hang in there sweet friend 😍

[Julie Bitner]

Love your card! Sending hugs your way 💕

[Teresa C]

Sending big hugs and support to you and your husband. I am sorry that life has been so stressful. These periods of great difficulty seem to present themselves now and again, don't they? Try to get some extra rest, if you can, and know that we are all wishing you well.

[Ruth CM]

Take care, sweet Wanda. Hugs!

[Amy Cooley]

Prayers for you and your hubby! Thanks for continuing to share your beautiful projects with us.

[Michelle Gleeson]

Wanda you have been missed. I start each say looking at my favorite bloggers. Although I will be heading to work and not my craft room you each inspire me as I face the challenges of the day. I am sorry to hear that 2023 has been difficult for you. As you said it is a season and remind you of how strong you are as individuals and a couple. I pray you will find calmer waters ahead.. Thank you for sharing your creative gifts and your life challenges.

[Liz E]

Beautiful card design (as always!). Hope you feel better soon❤️

[Lin Brandyberry]

This is lovely, Wanda! The happy pink gingham made me smile! We all need to take a break every once in awhile, take your time. Sending hugs!

[Christine Dol]

Wanda...I am so happy to see you post such a beautiful soft card. Wanda please except this virtual hug from me. I can hardly wait to see what you post next week. Take a deep breath and just take a day at a time. Take card my blogging friend!