Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Bella's Favorite Stamper

I'm finding all kinds of fun things to do in the Stamping Bella forum these days. Evidently there is a featured stamper challenge every month. This month, Angie Williams was the featured stamper. We were to CASE a bella card from her gallery and change at least 2 things.

I chose this card because I loved the button balloons. So what did I change? Here's my list:
  1. I changed the color scheme to be a little brighter.
  2. I didn't clip the outer layer's corners with a ticket corner punch.
  3. I used clear buttons and colored them with a copic marker to match my monsters.
  4. Instead of putting my sentiment in a circle, I used a little flag at the bottom because it fit my sentiment better.
  5. I used embroidery floss for the balloon's strings instead of drawing them on.
  6. I used a different embossing folder.
  7. I also added crystal effects to the orange balloon that the green monster is holding.
Wow, I changed more than I thought. But, I think you can definitely still see the resemblance from the original card.

This was a great challenge. Thanks Angie for the inspiration!

Stamps: monster bash stamp and happy birthday ms from Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select White & Pure Poppy card stock, Tempting Turquoise from Stampin' Up!
Accessories: Dimensionals, Crystal Effects, Clear buttons, Black Embroidery floss, Green Apple Grosgrain Ribbon
Tools: Copics, Classic Rectangle and Labels Small nestabilities from Spellbinders, Bloom Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

6 comments:

Basement Stamper said...

Love those balloon buttons! Great color choice for this card. Love to see your creations :-)

Lauri said...

Love those button balloons!! I never thought to color them...duh! They look great!!

Amy's Stocking Stuffers said...

What a fun card -- those monster stamps are too cute!

Karen Wilson said...

What a fun card! I also love how you did your balloons! What a cute idea!

rozie640 said...

Your card is adorable, love the bright colors and the balloons. I am still unpacking from my move and haven't found the box labeled "mojo" so I think I need to start borrowing from some of my favorite stampers so I can start stamping again until I find my Mojo box! Your card is great!

Jane said...

Adorable! Love the bright colors and the button balloons!

Jane