JAI 348 Just add ombre - Lift me up

Friday means a new challenge at Just Add Ink  & this week Rochelle wants us to Just Add Ombre. I've really been enjoying using the ombre look on cards lately so I definitely enjoyed this challenge. This is what I made.

 

First I created an ombre look background on some Irresistibly Floral paper with my ombre secret weapon, the sponge brayer, pool party & mint macaron ink. The embossed patterns on the paper give an added element of interest which I really like. I chose the diamond patterned paper as I thought the shape would work well with the balloons.

Speaking of the balloons, the large die cut balloon (Lift Me Up - Up & Away stamp & die bundle) also has an ombre look with more than a little clear Wink of Stella. I sponge brayered white card with flirty flamingo & pink pirouette ink then cut the balloon out. I also added a die cut foam layer backed with a watermelon wonder balloon (cut with the coordinating balloon dies in the set).
I also stamped two small balloon in flirty flamingo on pink pirouette card & added a little sponging to one of them.

The sentiment is also from the same Lift Me Up - Up & Away bundle. I stamped this on white card & brayered in mint macaron. Yes, I'm obsessed with the brayer.

I carried the ballon & ombre theme to the inside too.

If you like the sponge brayered look, take a look at this balloon pop up birthday card, & this floral card. I'll be featuring this in upcoming classes too if you're local to me.

The Just Add Ink team have included ombre in all sorts of projects this week so head over to the JAI blog for a look & try the challenge yourself.

I'll be back next time with more ideas for you to try. If you'd like to create your own hot air balloon cards, you'll can see & order all the supplies I used below. Remember to pin my card for later inspiration too.

Inky wishes, Di

Supplies
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Actual items I used are listed first. Alternative purchase options are listed at the bottom of the supply list.

Print Recipe

Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Bundle $78.25	Irresistibly Floral Designer Series Specialty Paper $22.75	Flirty Flamingo A4 Cardstock $14.00	Watermelon Wonder A4 Cardstock $14.00	Pink Pirouette A4 Card Stock $14.00
Pool Party A4 Card Stock $14.00	Whisper White A4 Card Stock $15.75	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad $11.50	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad $11.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad $11.50
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad $11.50	Sponge Brayers $14.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush $11.50	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments $8.75	Banner Triple Punch $38.00
Big Shot $159.00	Big Shot Magnetic Platform $70.00	Precision Base Plate $41.00	Big Shot Die Brush $19.00	Lift Me Up Wood-Mount Bundle $90.25
Up & Away Thinlits Dies $50.00	Lift Me Up Clear-Mount Stamp Set $37.00	Lift Me Up Wood-Mount Stamp Set $50.50

Non SU supplies: 2mm foam sheets