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My Beautiful Balloon!

This week's MFP SpeedyTV Inspiration Challenge is all about Hot Air balloons. I used the MFP Hot Air Balloons mini set.


I used Brushos which are my new favorite color medium. Just swiped the cardstock with water, sprinkled on the Brushos in three different colors and heat set. Then I stamped the image, added some liquid pearls, and stapled on the sentiment. Quick, easy, and super fun.

Hope you will join us in the challenge! Hugz

Comments

  1. This is just gorgeous,great image and fab details.xxx

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  2. The different colored Brushos combined beautifully for this backdrop for the great balloon. Ideal sentiment and the fishtail banners are just the right amount of add-ons. Have a terrific day.

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  3. I just LOVE the background and the tags on the side give the impression of ribbon flying in the wind, rather like a kite tail! Great idea, super card!

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  4. Stunning! I love the " splash" behind the lovely hot air balloon...Lis

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  5. Wow! Your background is just amazing here Nancy!! Love the watercolor look and the image is stunning too! :)

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  6. Gorgeous. It's a beautiful piece of mixed media. I really love the colors.
    Bear Hugs,
    Carol

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  7. Nancy,
    Way cool background and beautiful card! And, I love the colors!

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  8. Um.....maybe I should try some Brushos! My watercoloring leaves a lot to be desired I'm afraid! This looks like watercoloring but is so intense and beautiful! LOVE your card!
    Lynn

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  9. Gorgeous card - love the watercolors.

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  10. This is gorgeous Nancy, such beautiful rich colours and fabulous vintage balloon image.
    Pauline
    x

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  11. A really great card Nancy love the rich colours, fabulous!
    hugs Jacee
    Simply Paper Card Design

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  12. so stunning nancy.i love the colours and image and your watercoloured background is fabulous ;D

    xx coops xx

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  13. Amazing background for the gorgeous hot air balloon! Fabulous card!

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  14. You may have pushed me over the edge of enabling to get my hands on those brushos! The more I see them used, the more I think I NEED them! LOL Gorgeous card Nancy, I love that background!!

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  15. Yes your balloon is beautiful Nancy fabulous design.
    Kevin xx

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  16. Beautiful showcasing of the hot air balloon! Looks like a fun technique too.

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  17. Beautiful!!! The color is gorgeous and I love the three flags!

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  18. Wow, what a gorgeous background you made with your brushos. They look like they would be really fun. I am going to have to check them out.
    Hugs.

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  19. I love the gorgeous background. Well done!

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  20. Stunning background, very pretty card!!!
    hugs
    Donna

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  21. What a great card and that background looks fabulous!

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  22. So pretty, love the colors and the fabulous card design.

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  23. how gorgeous, Nancy! love how you "colored" this image! hugs, de

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  24. I just love that background. I'm now going to have to look up Brushos.

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