Birthday Lantern Celebration

The April AEI♥U Challenge is to create a card inspired by this gorgeous wedding photo.

Even though I own several Avery Elle Stamp Sets, I decided to use the freebie image she provided for the challenge and play with sparkle & color.  

I copied the image and re-sized it, so I ended-up with six lanterns on my card.  I re-positioned the sentiment to provide more balance to the design.  I printed my digital creation onto kraft cardstock base (to try to get the feeling of the dark wooden ceiling in the photo) & then three more times onto DCWV textured colored cardstock to detail cut the lanterns.  One trick when cutting circles is to roll the edges on a black ink pade when you're done to give a consistent edge.

Next I used a white colored pencil & one shade darker than the cardstock to provide a little shading and dimension.  I finished by squirting Crystal Stickles on my finger and ribbon it horizontally across each lantern ... which is perfect for the Just Add Glitter Recipe Swap at the Catered Crop.

This happy card screamed birthday to me ... so that's the sentiment I included on the inside.

Comments

[Gabby]

Great job capturing the colors and texture in the wedding room. Like the colors, line work and sparkle. :)

[Angie]

Fun card! Love how you used the digital stamp.

[JanR]

So lovely! The cas design is awesome.

[Linda McClain]

Oh, so sweet. I love its simplicity.

[Avery Elle]

Love your use of sparkle! This is so fun!