Dream, Imagine, Love

Hey guys, thank you so much for stopping by today, I have something very special to share with you.. MY FIRST EVER POST AS GDT MEMBER FOR SIMPLY SASSY! I cannot even begin so describe HOW FREAKIN' EXCITED I AM!!

Anywho.. :/ Here goes.. please bare with me..

I used the new 'Carnival Balloon' from Set #6 which can be found over at Funky Kits HERE. Is she not the cutest? There are so many occasions she could be used for. This time round I went with an 'inspiring' sort of card. I have used Basic Grey's Max and Whiskers patterned paper, rub ons and brads. I have added each of the gems by hand in a swirl using Tombow Mono adhesive - I swear by the stufff.

The yummy flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and I have used them alongside some Prima flowers. I have added some waxed thread and pearls to make them unique to the card. Other embellishments include lemon organza ribbon, rub ons and brads from the Max and Whiskers collection, a TH Philosophy tag and a orange gromet from my stash. The 'DREAM' sentiment has been stamped using an alpha stamp set from Studio G - the letters are the perfect size for cards.

Here is a close up of the Simply Sassy - Carnival Balloon. I have coloured her using Promarkers and also paper pieced sections of her dress and balloon:

Skin: Ivory, Blush, Saffron, Baby Pink

Eyes: Cornflower, Midnight Blue

Hair: Vanilla, Cocoa

Flowers in her hair: Pastel Blue, Duck Egg, Mango, Mandarin

Clothes and Shoes: Pastel Blue, Duck Egg, Denim Blue, Tulip Yellow, Mustard, Pastel Yellow Mango, Mandarin

Balloon: Pastel Blue, Duck Egg, Denim Blue, Mango, Mandarin

I would like to enter this card into these challenges:

× Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes

× Tuesday Throwdown - Must Use Brads or Eyelets

× DDH - Paper Piecing

× Ooh La La Creations - Aqua, Bling and a Sentiment

× Sparkles Forum - Anything Goes

× The Crazy Challenge - Use 3 Different Papers

Enjoy what is left of the weekend! :) xo