Thursday 21 March 2019

Balloons two different ways....

Today's cards are for The Twofer Challenge......
I have used the same Die cut Balloon for two different occasions.....
The Die cut is from Poppystamps and is a really old one.
The challenge requires you to use the same stamp or die or stencil 
and then use it for two different occasions, using the theme of Balloons. 
The Bear is called The sleeping bear but I have always seen it as he has had a good night out!
I thought the sentiment went well with The Hangover Bear....
The die cut heart shaped balloon has been heat embossed and raised up on foam to add dimension.
The 'love you' stamped string is from a different stamp.
A masculine card, in masculine colours for a masculine friend....
I have used the Balloon heart shape die to make 3D snowdrops.
I popped on a hint of 3D green and 3D white on the bunnies bobtails.
A card ready for Easter......
Two cards made with the same balloon heart die and two very different occasions.
Spring is definitely on it's way and I can't wait x.
Challenges I would love to enter.....
Twofer Challenge - Balloons
Thrilled with my Honorable Shout Out - Thank you x
Poppystamps Challenge - Spring Clean - Using something old
Super excited to win the challenge - Thank you x
Watercooler Wednesday - Karen's masculine Challenge - Anything Goes with my first card
Uniko - Spring with the optional twist of Easter with my second card
The Spring sentiment has been stamped with a Uniko stamp
AAA Challenge - One image without the option with my first card
Stamplorations - CAS Challenge





46 comments:

pam said...

Two beautiful cards Mac, love the pretty snowdrops! great idea.
Pam x

Liz said...

Your cards are fabulous Mac. I love the sentiment on your first card and what a clever way to make snowdrops on your second card. xx

Robyn Oliver said...

ohw Mac these are just two wonderful 'balloon' cards, I love the images you've teamed with them - very clever

Marcia Hill said...

Oh Mac...your 1st card just cracks me up! I LOVE that bear image and the sentiment is priceless! Absolutely adorable card! And your Spring card just blows me away! I was so intrigued by the way you used a balloon die to create snowdrop flowers...they are perfection! And so is the rest of this card...I think it may be one of my all time favorites of yours! Two FABULOUS cards my friend!! Hugs. :0)

Mia said...

Wow Mac! Your idea to use the heart die to make a snowdrop drives me crazy!!! Wow!!! You are so clever, my friend. And both are gorgeous cards. Kisses!!!

aussie aNNie said...

how I love this post, so cute is the bear cards and the balloon die...love this.xx

Christine Alexander said...

Mac you always blow me away with your creativity in the Twofer challenge. That bear, yep a sign of the night on the town and those snow drops are gorgeous :)

Cardsbymaaike said...

what a clever way to turn a balloon into a snowdrop, beautiful and resourceful. Thankyou for playing at AAA Cards

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Hee heee oh yes I definitely see a Hangover Bear there. So cute but yet so funny, wouldn't this make a fabulous card for those milestone celebrations. Your snowdrop card is another CAS stunner, a beautiful Easter theme in the making. Thank you as always for the inspiration and taking time out for us all to share. I always enjoy my visits.
Hugs for a happy weekend Tracey xx

Sylvia said...

2 beautiful card,Mac.Love the fab designs.Enjoy your weekend.

Gr,Sylvia.

Anita in France said...

Hahahahaha ... that bear really does look as though he's had a night on the town, Mac ... he's adorable (if a little tired!!) ... and so fun with the popped up balloon! What a sweet spring scene ... those subtle stamped snowdrops are lovely and the cotton tailed bunny border is just cute! Clever, clever use of the balloon to create dimensional snowdrops to mimic the stamped ones ... they're brilliant! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Twofer! Hugs, Anita :)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

I see him as having had a good night out too Mac, love the sentiment you used with the bear. The snowdrops are just ingenious, LOVE what you have done making the flowers, a GORGEOUS card. GREAT work as always.
Faith
x

Karen Brown said...

I LOVE your sweet little bear card! Perfect for everyone, not just the men in our life. Thanks for joining us at Watercooler Wednesday.

Brenda in IN said...

Oh Mac, that bear cracks me up and that sentiment is perfect with his look. So clever to make the flowers from the balloons. Two great cards.

Jo said...

You have the most incredibly unique imagination. I adore these cards, they are so very different. Like you say a sweet masculine care ant the crispy\clean spring card. Both are amazing and beautiful xx

Heidi MyLittleStampingBlog said...

Two absolutely gorgeous cards! I love both ideas but the snow drops are really quite clever, and timely!

nancy littrell said...

Love both your beautiful heart balloon cards, Mac. They are so different and creative using the same balloon die. Thank you so much for sharing. Hugs..Nancy

Donna Ellis said...

Hi, Mac! Beautiful cards! I love the innovative use of your heart balloons, the dancing bunnies, and that fun sentiment with your darling teddy bear! These are gorgeous! What an imagination you have, and both creations so full of sweetness! hugs, de

Trina P. said...

So fun and creative, Mac. That bear image made me smile... love the sentiment too. And how clever of you to turn those balloons into snowdrops. Great job. xx

Darnell said...

I love how you think, Mac! If we lived closer, we'd be partying together and looking just like that hangover bear, hic! I agree that's prezackly what he looks like! Pairing him with that sediment is genius! And speaking of genius, your 3D snowdrops made from heart-shaped balloon is just that! I love how you kept everything white except for the glossified bits of green! The row of bunnies and the little boy adds yet another layer of interest and dimension! Thank you so much for playing in Twofer Card Challenge #14! Hugs, Darnell

cuilliesocks said...

Love that bear and yes he looks like he had a great night out, great sentiment too. Super fun card.
The snowdrop card is stunning, I love the 3D design and all that white with just the splash of colour, two wonderful cards, Kate x

Susan said...

Totally innovative! Very clever to use the heart balloon to create the snowdrops! Love all those bunnies looking at them with the little child. A perfect spring card! And your sad hungover bear really does look like he had a good night out!

Jeanne H said...

Super well done, Mac!

Ina G said...

You have a brilliant mind for coming up with unique and amazing layouts M. What you have created here is genies! Love the 'hungover' bear card - so funny! and the simple stamping behind the cut out frame is a perfect background for the bigger drooped snowdrops. Nice touch with the 3d green drops.
PS Just notice Darnell thinks you are a genies too! How we all wish we lived next door to you.

Bonnie said...

Very clever, Mac! Love that sleeping bear! Looks like he has an ice pack on his head so I know he had a fun night out! The snowdrops are delightful and a perfect match with the stamp!

Marina said...

I wanted to enter this challenge but I've had a very busy period at work and found my creativity levels sinking with my energy levels! You have shown me how it's done! These are great.

I Card Everyone said...

Mac, I cannot believe I've never laid eyes on this sweet bear!! OH he is the sweetest - and to create snowdrops from that little balloon is as clever as it gets - even the bunnies have lined up to see them!! Two wonderful creations!
=]

HilaryJane said...

2 wonderful and very different cards. The bear is very clever, I like the gold touches and the spring card is beautiful, the hint of green adds something very special xx

Papercraft Boutique said...

Fantastic twofers, Mac! The hangover bear is so adorable! The sentiment is perfect. You're so clever to think of making the 3D snowdrops with the heart shaped balloons! I love the wonderful design and the shiny lime green pops.
Hideko xx

Kara Lynne said...

I couldn't be smiling any bigger looking at that bear! He'll have to exchange his crown with a water bottle when he wakes up! Your sentiment is so perfect and so is that balloon (a remnant from the party)! Your dainty snowdrops are gorgeous and clever! I love the little bits of soft green. My guess is there won't be many snowdrops in the garden with all those bunnies around! Thanks for joining in the fun with us at the Twofer Card Challenge!

Brenda said...

You are so clever Mac!!! I love both of these beautiful cards! The bear one is just adorable and makes me smile-yes he does indeed look like he had a good night out! lol I love that sentiment, it gives me a chuckle, I love the balloon. Then there is the spring card, OMGOSH, your heart balloon makes the perfect little flowers!!!! Who knew?! You did!! I love this beautiful card! The little silhouettes at the bottom just finish it off perfectly. But I'm still blown away by the flowers. lol You are way to clever my friend! Hugs, Brenda

Jane said...

Priceless! That bear is such a fun and adorable image, love it! Thanks for playing at AAA Cards, hope to see you joining in with future challenges too.

Jane said...

How amazing are your 3D snowdrops! Love this nearly all white card, so elegant with just the touches of green. Thanks for playing at Uniko, hope to see you joining in with future challenges too.

Ros Crawford said...

You totally rocked this challenge and what fabulous cards!! Love that teddy and the snowdrops are incredible!! Who would have thought to use the balloonns like that!

Izzy Scrap said...

OMG, Mac ! These two cards are so beautiful ! I love your monochrome onefer, so adorable and the sentiment is really beautiful (and true !). But you stole my heart with your twofer and this adorable spring card. Your 3D snowdrops are such a brilliant idea ! Love how you let it all white and you only added some soft green touches. And these little bunnies are just adorable and the perfect final touch for this beautiful scene. Thanks so much for sharing and for playing along at Uniko !

Pat said...

Two fabulous cards Mac and love that sweet bear with the very apt sentiment and the crown and balloon in the same colour is perfect, and what a clever notion to use two balloons together for each of the very pretty snowdrops, and the green drops look great for the tops of the flower heads. x

*Vicki* said...

Now what can I say?! You're so very clever Mac!! I love your two different versions of balloons! That Hangover Bear is really cracking me up! The bunnies with that image on the second card are the perfect accents to accompany your clever idea!! Brilliantly done! HUGS

Loll said...

Two fantastic cards Mac! Love that bear ... he does look like he's maybe partied a little too hard! :) The "love you" string on the balloon is a wonderful detail!

OMG ... balloon snowdrops ... are you kidding me? This is AWESOME. The balloons make the most perfect snowdrop flowers Mac! Great job thinking outside the box! Love the pearly green and white drops. Thanks for playing along with us at Twofer Card Challenge! xx

Jeanne J. said...

I adore the clean white card with the dew drop flowers and little bunnies! Really stunning!

Greta said...

Super creative using the balloon to make flowers! 2 wonderful cards!

TK said...

Mac! These are fabulous cards! Cute, adorable, funny and perfect! Love your unconventional use of the heart balloon!!!

Papercraft Boutique said...

Congrats on the Honorable Mention at Twofer Challenge, Mac!
Hideko

BożenA said...

WOW! A fascinating way to use the heart-shaped die in such a different way. And I love how you arranged both cards. Your snowdrops look stunning, Mac. A great entrance to the challenge of Twofer.
Big kisses,
BożenA

Tenia Nelson said...

Great cards!! Thanks for playing along in the STAMPlorations CAS challenge!!

Lindsey said...

Clever! I love your twofer. A wonderful amusing bear stamp and sentiment and the delicate crisp snowdrop is so different. A really pretty snowdrop spring card with an excellent showcase of the Uniko stamps x

Linda said...

These are fab ..... I love that bear (he looks like I feel this morning ..... oops!) and the sentiment is so me.
Great use of the die too .... love your little snowdrops, so clever! Enjoy the rest of the Easter weekend and thanks for playing along with the Uniko challenge xx