Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Balloons and Banners - STAMPlorations Blog Hop

I feel like there have been a lot of I'm baaaaacks lately but I think summer is just like that, right? I just rolled back into town after taking a 6-hour drive and spending three days at a crafty crop with 19 of my family members. 
Needless to say good times were had! 

 Speaking of good times, there's a big ol' blog hop going on over at STAMPlorations in honor of some of the new stamp releases that just came out. Tons of prizes and gorgeous projects on display! You really don't want to miss this!
Here's my card! The banners were stamped and then fussy cut before I added some sketchy lines to them. I wanted this piece to look all artsy and a teensy bit grungy so I just freehanded all the lines with my Faber Castell Pit Artist Pen. The chevron bow is made from Pretty Pink Posh ribbon. 

Today, we're showcasing the Balloons and Banners set designed by Deepti Malik. This set comes filled with all the b-day essentials! Adorable banners, fun balloons, and whimsical other party elements! 
Here's a closeup of the background that I made:


I'd done another piece that used the ARTplorations Tribal Swirls stencil with Mustard Seed Distress Paint. Not wanting to waste all the paint that was still clinging to the stencil, I turned it over and pressed it into a piece of cardstock. Then I took my Faber Castell Pitt Artist Pen and traced around the white areas. 

I think this card is perfect for the Craft Stamper Magazine - Pens and Pencils challenge! I'm also going to enter Seize the Birthday and 613 Ave Create Anything Goes challenge.

Now go join in the fun over at STAMPlorations already and check out all the other cool designers PLUS you could get lucky and win something really super fabulous!




Check out what the rest of the team made! You'll find links to all our projects here.


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60 comments:

  1. Susanne VargasAugust 18, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Fabulous card! Love that background and your bow is just perfect!

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  2. Dee EarnshawAugust 18, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Beautifully made card. The stenciled background is perfect for the embossed central panel and gorgeous bow:)

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  3. Julie BAugust 18, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Love that big bold bow and the yellow and black colour conmbo. :)

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  4. BettyAugust 18, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    fun card Becca and love the chevron bow - sets it all off perfectly!

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  5. *Vicki*August 18, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Really amazing job on your background!! Wow!! I love the banner and that scrumptious ribbon too!! ;)

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  6. Becca YahrlingAugust 18, 2015 at 9:59 AM

    Really fun card, Becca. Your background turned out perfect and is perfect paired with black.

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  7. AnonymousAugust 18, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Becca this is fab ! Love the stamp set x

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  8. DeeptiAugust 18, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Fabulous design Becca! Love what you did on the base and the sentiment panel rocks :)

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  9. Craft-E-PlaceAugust 18, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    Stunning card. I love the stencil background, great idea as it creates a different look. Brilliant
    Elaine

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  10. Dotty JoAugust 18, 2015 at 11:50 AM

    Looks great, I especially like the yellow background - there should be more yellow during summer, Jo x

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  11. Vicki DutcherAugust 18, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    So fabulous! I like the chalkboard look of the sentiment

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  12. Vickie YAugust 18, 2015 at 12:23 PM

    Love the background you created to use with the stamp set! Fun card!

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  13. shirley-beeAugust 18, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    This is so striking, Becca! Love how you've traced the stencil pattern. So glad you've added it to Craft Stamper and Seize The Birthday too :)

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  14. LisaAugust 18, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    This is so beautiful!! I love the background!! It looks fabulous!! The bow is absolutely gorgeous!! What a fabulous card!! I'm glad you had a great time at the crop!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  15. Kim MAugust 18, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    Fabulous! Love the background and the colours you used. :-)

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  16. SuchiAugust 18, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Stunning background and I loved the banner and the bow Becca! This card is absolutely fabulous! :)

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  17. Nora NollAugust 18, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Oh that background is so cool!! Love this card!!

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  18. Pink UnicornAugust 18, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    What a gorgeous card, I love the black white and yellow colour combo and the background is so stunning!

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  19. Monika SkinnerAugust 18, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Becca, this is great. LOVE the background. ☺ xxx

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  20. Cornelia (fun stamping)August 18, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    Fun and artsy! Great background, Becca!

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  21. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Hmmmm - especially love this one Becca because it could be used for male/female - teen or older - so unique.... perfect textures and colors for summer into fall - great inspiration. Thanks bunches. j.

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  22. Berina RGAAugust 18, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful card!! Nice banners..

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  23. VanessaBAugust 18, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    so awesome! :)

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  24. jimlynnAugust 18, 2015 at 2:30 PM

    Absolutely love your card! Those colors just pop off the page. Cute idea to add the fun banners too.
    Lynn

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  25. Lee-AnneAugust 18, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    Simply awesome...fabulous artsy background, Becca!

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  26. ShellyAugust 18, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    This is fabulous!! Awesome background!

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  27. conilAugust 18, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    Can you fall in love with a background...think I just did. Fabulous for highlighting your sentiment panel.

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  28. GretaAugust 18, 2015 at 3:48 PM

    Creative & so fun--love this card, Becca! Wow--6 hrs to go to a crop?! Worth it since so many family members were there with you, I know!

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  29. alexandra s.m.August 18, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    You're on such a roll Becca! I love your card and its colors!!
    Thank You~

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  30. Lizzy HillAugust 18, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    Sorry to say I am / will be MIA for the next little while too.... So scuse my absence in advance!!!! Looooove that by. Adore the whole card - the colours are BRILL!!! Hope you had a fan fa,ily & scrappy time away!!!!!

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  31. CarolAugust 18, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    Love, love, love this Becca.....that background is fabulous. Carol x

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  32. JenniferEAugust 18, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Wow, love love love this background! Great tag, pops off of the yellow!

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  33. Teresa Godines #6857August 18, 2015 at 6:07 PM

    Super fun background you created. The tag just pulls it all together. TFS

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  34. Karen PAugust 18, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    Super yummy background Becca - really love that one and will pin this to one of my inspiration boards. I am waiting for Stamplorations stamps and stencils and can't wait to play! I think I may need to invest into some Distress paints too, but not right now as I have some other paints coming and a lot to use up before I purchase any more new. Thanks for the hop and, as always, the awesome inspiration huni, hope you're having a good week Karen xx

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  35. maria f.August 18, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Super cool and wonderful color choices, Becca.

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  36. Lisa EltonAugust 18, 2015 at 9:18 PM

    This is just terrific Becca, love your design! You've used the stamp set beautifully!

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  37. Bonita CoonsAugust 18, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    The detail of the pennant line creates a great accent for the card.

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  38. My Paper EpiphanyAugust 18, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Clever way to do the background! That bow is A.MAZ.ING! Gorgeous bold card!

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  39. kiwimeskreationsAugust 19, 2015 at 1:11 AM

    What a fabulous card Becca - love how you used the stencil, and your designs on the banners. As for that bow - it is fabulous
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  40. UnknownAugust 19, 2015 at 1:31 AM

    Hey Becca, Awesome card! LOVE the colour combo...so cool...

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  41. SD poojaAugust 19, 2015 at 2:15 AM

    "BOw"-tiful card ! I am in love with the bg..its very nice and black tag pops on it !

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  42. Petra SwartAugust 19, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    Love the fun banner and the gorgeous bg, Becca!!! The bow is beautiful!!! Lovely artsy card!!!
    Have a great day!!!

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  43. JerrieAugust 19, 2015 at 8:34 AM

    OOH, the way you traced around the tribal's really make them pop!! Great job

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  44. JerrieAugust 19, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    OOH, the way you traced around the tribal's really make them pop!! Great job

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  45. aussie aNNieAugust 19, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Fabulous creation Becca as always, it's a stunner and colours are perfect.xx
    {The Journey Is The Start aNNie my personal blog}

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  46. Diane JaquayAugust 19, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Beautiful card, I especially love the fun background you created!

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  47. Chris DringAugust 19, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    Is elegant-grunge a thing? It should be, because you nailed it with this fantabulous card!

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  48. BirgitAugust 19, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    This is a fun card for sure! I love the brightness of it and the freehand style works perfect.

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  49. KT Fit KittyAugust 19, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    You have such a way with words! I love reading your posts! And seeing your gorgeous cards! Oh that family crop sounds like it was so much fun - I wish my family was crafty! Love how you made the background on this one - you are so creative - never would have thought of this!

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  50. Taunya ButlerAugust 19, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    I LIKE THIS - so cool and funky looking!! That background is awesome times amazing and I love the colors on this card!! You have done a spectacular job!! So glad that you had fun at the crop with 19 members of your family - you are lucky!!! Have a fabulous day!!!

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  51. Cat CraigAugust 19, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Love the stripes with the wacky greek key's and the colors are just up my alley. Love!

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  52. Lynette JacobsAugust 21, 2015 at 6:51 AM

    Welcome back...lol...I don't even have 19 family members never mind 19 crafty family members. Your card is gorgeous.

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  53. LageneAugust 21, 2015 at 11:05 PM

    Cool card!

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  54. New CreationsAugust 22, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Its a perfect party creation with your fab designing!

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  55. CraftychrisAugust 22, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Fab card! Love the black and yellow! xxx

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  56. lauren bergoldAugust 22, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    ohhhhhhh how i lubs this... yowza!!! that stencil so totally rocks as well! yet another triumph, missy!!! ♥

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  57. AnniAugust 23, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    The background looks fabulous!
    Thanks so much for playing along with us at Seize the Birthday!
    Anni

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  58. Robyn OliverAugust 23, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    I love how you get a reverse print from the left over paint on stencils and yours look just super with the black outlines...great card Becca.. the black and white and yellow is cool

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  59. cmAugust 24, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Three day crafting retreat with your family? Such fun! And your card is also 'such fun' with the sunflowery yellow and black combination! The tribal swirls are a delightful background! More dazzle and delight!
    hugs~c

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  60. Monika ReeckSeptember 8, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Becca that big bow is awesome
    the design is funastic and looove the color combo
    I am off Becca tired but love all your design card hugs, Monika

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