Saturday, 29 March 2014

Movin' on Up!

Our new challenge at Sweet Stampin' starts this morning and we've picked the theme of transport.  At first I wasn't sure what on earth to do for this, but it's amazing how a quick rake through my stamps brought out quite a few which would fit this theme: skateboard, car (LotV, Tiddly Inks) roller skates, animals pulling each other along in carts... all forms of transport!

In the end I went for this, even though it's something I can't imagine myself ever being brave enough to do!


I stamped the image and coloured some of it with Copics and Sakura glitter pens.  I paper-pieced the balloon using MME papers and I added some faux stitching in honour of the Doodling Queen herself, my pal and Sweet Stampin' boss lady Fi.  The background paper is from a rather old Magnolia collection and I used a Doohicky die to cut the cloud.  The sentiment comes in the same set as the Tiddly Inks balloon stamp and I used a very old Pebbles Inc brad from my stash to complete the cloud.

I do hope you can join us at Sweet Stampin' this week.  As always, we've got lush prizes on offer, this week courtesy of Crafty Devils.  Full details are on the challenge blog so do nip over and check out the gorgeous inspiration designs my fabby teamies have made.

Have a great day!

Tracey xx

9 comments:

Catherine said...

This is adorable Tracey ! I love the paper piecing of the balloon ! Have a lovely week-end Sweetie ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

An Occasional Genius said...

Rather old it may be but I love that backing paper! Pretty enamoured with that cutie image too.

Have a lovely weekend xx

P.S. I'd consider going up there!

mixamatoasties said...

Fab card. I'd never ever ever do it either. It does not seem like a fun place to be.

Susan xx

Claire said...

Lovely card Tracey - great backing paper. Hugs, Claire x

Chris said...

Fab card... makes me want to be floating amongst the clouds too! One day I'll do it! Cute image love the paper piecing!
Chris
x

Wishcraft said...

My mum did a balloon ride for her 40th birthday, but you'd never get me up there lol! Gorgeous card, love the paper pieced balloon :o) Hugs, Lisa x

PS. lucky you with the Lil Inkers dies, I'd love those sets... I quite fancy the stitched hearts and butterflies too! And their dies cut beautifully... jealous! xx

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Love, love, LOVE this card Tracey. You have rocked this challenge x

Anet's Crafting said...

Adorable card Tracey, I love the cute image and cloud paper.

coops said...

so stunning tracey.i love your design and the image is gorgeous ;D

xx coops xx