Friday, April 30, 2021

Birthday Balloons Mini Slimline Trio - Simon Says Stamp Born to Sparkle Release Blog Hop

Good morning! Excited today to be joining in on Day 2 of an incredible blog hop to celebrate the BRAND NEW Born to Sparkle Release from Simon Says Stamp! Make sure and check out all the inspiration with this new release AND link up your creations as you receive your orders HERE in the Gallery created just for this release! And check out the graphic below to receive a FREE Island Crush ink cube set with the coupon code below through May 2, 2021 as well - while supplies last (code expires at 11:59 PM EDT)!!!


 Apparently I'm enjoying mini slimline cards lately - didn't realize until I was writing this post that the last Simon Says Stamp blog hop was when I posted my first mini slimline cards! Today I've created a trio of these fun size cards using the brand new Party Balloons cling background stamp!


For each of these cards, I started off by stamping and heat embossing in gold on strips of Strathmore watercolor paper. 


Then I went crazy with my Daniel Smith watercolors and did some messy monochromatic watercoloring, mixing different tones of each color combo together on the backgrounds, and adding deeper shading on the balloons. Simple messy fun!


Once those backgrounds dried, I added to the loose messy feel, and added some gold splatters with my Starry Colors palette, and some white paint splatters for good measure as well.


Sentiments are pre-printed Reverse Sentiments Strips All Things Happy - perfect for this trio of birthday theme cards!


If you need some birthday cards to add to your stash - or any kind of celebration for that matter! - this stamp set is perfect for so many different techniques! It would also be fabulous for some relaxing Copic coloring, emboss resist ink blending, or just stamping over a blended background or pattern paper!


GIVEAWAY INFO:
Simon Says will be giving a $25 gift certificate to their online store at each stop along the hop - so make sure and leave a comment before you leave for a chance to win! Winners will be announced next Wednesday on the Simon Says Stamp Blog.

Simon Says Stamp Blog   

Laura Bassen

Debby Hughes

Jennifer McGuire

Cathy Zielske

Amanda Korotkova

Heather Hoffman

Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Emma Williams

Bibi Cameron

Yoonsun Hur

Bobbi Lemanski

Dilay Nacar

Mindy Eggen

Kath Stewart

Norine Borys

Tina Smith

Product links are all below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means that if you use one of the links below, I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for supporting my blog, and stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!


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85 comments:

  1. BernadetteApril 30, 2021 at 5:36 AM

    Really pretty array of watercolor balloon cards. Would be great in all colors!

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  2. Liz WilliamsApril 30, 2021 at 7:10 AM

    What a great technique! I love these artsy kinds of backgrounds.

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  3. Liz WilliamsApril 30, 2021 at 7:12 AM

    Wow, that grid background stamp is awesome! I have quite a wish list going for Simon Says!!LOL

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  4. BarbApril 30, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    Love the pretty balloons!

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  5. lunnacreatesApril 30, 2021 at 7:48 AM

    Pretty cards

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  6. Betty McDougalApril 30, 2021 at 8:06 AM

    Beautiful cards.

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  7. Jessica VasherApril 30, 2021 at 8:07 AM

    Lovely balloons! Beautiful colors too :)

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  8. BarbaraApril 30, 2021 at 8:40 AM

    Your cards are so playful. Love them!

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  9. JoanneApril 30, 2021 at 8:46 AM

    Lovely in all of the colors!

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  10. BarbaraApril 30, 2021 at 8:47 AM

    Love these cheerful and festive cards. I'll bet they were fun to create!

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  11. C AguirreApril 30, 2021 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful cards! Love the watercolor!

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  12. Christy MaloneApril 30, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    What fun cards!

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  13. ellepauletteApril 30, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    So very lovely and happy looking cards!!

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  14. Sue DApril 30, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    So pretty and colorful. I like the mini slimline shape.

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  15. Queen MaryApril 30, 2021 at 10:28 AM

    I LOVE this background stamp, so versatile, and I love your monochromatic watercolors! What a great idea! The cards are so fun!! TFS!

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  16. sharon gApril 30, 2021 at 10:42 AM

    Very cool with the added gold. Nice job

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  17. Melissa LeftrickApril 30, 2021 at 10:47 AM

    Oh I love these!!!

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  18. Jeanne BeamApril 30, 2021 at 11:05 AM

    Such awesome cards! Love the colors...
    Thanks for sharing.

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  19. GayleApril 30, 2021 at 11:34 AM

    Great colors and I'm really loving the birthday balloon background stamp.

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  20. Living A Scrap Happy LifeApril 30, 2021 at 11:39 AM

    Such vibrant colors :-)

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  21. PeggysueApril 30, 2021 at 11:43 AM

    What gorgeous, bright color!

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  22. PeggysueApril 30, 2021 at 11:43 AM

    What gorgeous, bright color!

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  23. Anneleise HampsonApril 30, 2021 at 11:54 AM

    What a lovely set of cards!

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  24. Amy HartApril 30, 2021 at 12:18 PM

    I love the watercolor on this set.

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  25. Miriam PrantnerApril 30, 2021 at 12:22 PM

    I love those balloon backgrounds! Gorgeous watercoloring!

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  26. Paula H.April 30, 2021 at 12:29 PM

    I just love these! The bright happy colors look so nice with the gold embossing.

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  27. Roxy TApril 30, 2021 at 12:42 PM

    Pretty and vibrant watercolors.

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  28. NandiniApril 30, 2021 at 12:49 PM

    Super fun and super cute cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. vickieApril 30, 2021 at 1:10 PM

    Love the tone on tone of these cards. These are great to keep on hand for any age.

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  30. CyndiApril 30, 2021 at 1:22 PM

    Beautiful, fun cards. The colors are gorgeous and I love the slimline design.

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  31. Cherry RobinsonApril 30, 2021 at 1:37 PM

    Beautiful cards Heather. I especially loved the butterflies you created! ❤️

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  32. JennyMillsApril 30, 2021 at 1:44 PM

    Beautiful work.

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  33. anniApril 30, 2021 at 1:46 PM

    So pretty with the watercolors and the gold embossing!Beautiful!

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  34. FondaApril 30, 2021 at 1:59 PM

    Great background using the balloon stamp! I love the effect you achieved!

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  35. Lara ReadApril 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM

    Great idea! Love the background so unique!

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  36. Becca YahrlingApril 30, 2021 at 2:12 PM

    Very pretty! And I love how vibrant the colors are.

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  37. K.E.April 30, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    Love the vivid colors, soooo cheerful

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  38. Janet D.April 30, 2021 at 2:58 PM

    This background stamp is great, love your cards!

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  39. DebbieCApril 30, 2021 at 4:49 PM

    Fun and festive cards. I was glad to see the Ballon stamp used in the hop.

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  40. Carrie AriiApril 30, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    Such lovely colors! They really amp up the background stamp!

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  41. Maureen ReissApril 30, 2021 at 5:16 PM

    Fantastic cards!!! Sooo Fun and colorful!!!

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  42. Carol WortmanApril 30, 2021 at 6:35 PM

    Well now there us exactly what I need, a night of simple messy stamping coloring fun! The party balloons are a terrifi slimline, I really like that there are a few escaping balloons on the great background stamp. Love it. Man o man those reverse sentiment strips are awesome!!!

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  43. Gail SpresserApril 30, 2021 at 6:52 PM

    Such beautiful slimline cards. Love the balloon pattern and the colors. Thank you for sharing.

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  44. sgmom4April 30, 2021 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful cards!

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  45. MadeByMeghanKApril 30, 2021 at 7:41 PM

    I LOVE the balloons and bright colors!!!

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  46. K.E.April 30, 2021 at 7:49 PM

    Love the bright colors and the balloons

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  47. AnonymousApril 30, 2021 at 7:53 PM

    I needed that burst of colour today - yes, it is the last day of April, but it was snowing here today...

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  48. RNguyenApril 30, 2021 at 8:21 PM

    Love the gold splatters remind me of confetti.

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  49. CheriApril 30, 2021 at 8:26 PM

    These are so fun. Love the gold accents.

    Cheri
    John 3:16

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  50. Reiko FlaniganApril 30, 2021 at 8:29 PM

    Beautiful cards. The watercolor elevates the stamp

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  51. KailashApril 30, 2021 at 8:31 PM

    So fun and artsy!

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  52. ErikaApril 30, 2021 at 8:32 PM

    These colors are great. They are beautiful cards.

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  53. Donna WallsApril 30, 2021 at 8:34 PM

    Gorgeous Watercolor Birthday cards! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  54. Denise BryantApril 30, 2021 at 9:50 PM

    These are so festive and pretty! Great colors for these awesome balloons!

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  55. bks1617April 30, 2021 at 10:27 PM

    Who doesn’t love a balloon? They are perfect.

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  56. Alma DirpaulApril 30, 2021 at 10:34 PM

    Making backgrounds for cards can be very relaxing. Well done.

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  57. TraceyMay 1, 2021 at 12:04 AM

    beautiful !!

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  58. Titus DebbieMay 1, 2021 at 5:07 AM

    Soooo very pretty!❤️

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  59. CherieseMay 1, 2021 at 5:19 AM

    pretty! great technique, love how the gold embossing pops!

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  60. Ms. TampMay 1, 2021 at 5:35 AM

    I like the size for the cards. Nice color too!

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  61. Esther AsburyMay 1, 2021 at 6:59 AM

    I love the vibrant colors of your cheery cards!

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  62. PattyMay 1, 2021 at 7:33 AM

    So bright and colorful!! Love the gold embossing!!

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  63. Lauryne CunninghamMay 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM

    Love these fun, bright backgrounds!

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  64. Dee EarnshawMay 1, 2021 at 10:12 AM

    awesome set of cards - thanks for sharing

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  65. kkdavissonMay 1, 2021 at 11:31 AM

    Very nice. Thank you!

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  66. Cat CraigMay 1, 2021 at 12:54 PM

    Love this one, so versatile.

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  67. Andrea MurdockMay 1, 2021 at 4:24 PM

    Oh Heather these are lovely

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  68. MaxineMay 1, 2021 at 5:20 PM

    Party in an envelope!!! So cheerful. I saw this stamp and didn’t think I would buy it. I’m think I might be buying it now!!

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  69. scrappykateMay 1, 2021 at 5:32 PM

    I love this messy monochromatic watercolor look! Thanks!

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  70. Melissa WMay 1, 2021 at 7:51 PM

    I always like a good set

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  71. Mary HolshouserMay 2, 2021 at 9:05 AM

    The cards for fun - look like a
    party is ready to happen. Love the
    colors. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  72. Julie WMay 2, 2021 at 10:20 AM

    Simple messy fun is right up my alley- especially when you've shown us all how beautiful it can turn out. Lovely colors and vibe. Thanks for inspiring!


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  73. Sra. SpitzerMay 2, 2021 at 11:43 AM

    Hi, Heather - Light the candles on the cake, this party's happening! Love your cards!!
    Lori S in PA

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  74. MirellaMay 2, 2021 at 1:44 PM

    How fun and cheerful! Love the happy colours

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  75. Andre M.May 2, 2021 at 2:55 PM

    You did a fab job of messy watercolouring these fun carda!

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  76. Heather JacobsMay 2, 2021 at 4:57 PM

    So beautiful! Love the gold heat embossing!

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  77. Shar ZarMay 2, 2021 at 5:56 PM

    The gold embossing is so cool.

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  78. Little Hippo CardsMay 3, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Danged if these blog hops don't do what's intended. I was trying to pick & choose which of the release was a priority purchase & your cards just pushed the party balloons to the top of the list. lol Thank you :-)

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  79. Judi KnechtMay 3, 2021 at 9:26 PM

    Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing your art.

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  80. GabMay 4, 2021 at 5:30 AM

    Really pretty cards

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  81. sarasclosetMay 4, 2021 at 10:25 AM

    Love, love, LOVE these festive cards! You have totally made me add that stamp to my wish list!

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  82. Christine JMay 4, 2021 at 2:12 PM

    Simple yet fun tone-on-tone colorful cards!

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  83. Tina Z.May 4, 2021 at 3:07 PM

    wow, absolutely beautiful!

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  84. Amanda SteeleMay 9, 2021 at 6:53 PM

    I love your trio of cards. The colours were just right but I think the splatters really did help to complete them. I love this cling stamp and would love to have this in my stash. Thanks for sharing!

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  85. Carla P.May 24, 2021 at 4:38 AM

    Beautiful cards.

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