Hello everyone. I’m delighted to be guest designing (GD) at AAA Colourful (AAACF) for their COLOURBOARD #26 challenge.
I had planned on creating a personalized 80th birthday card for my FIL (father-in-law), but sadly, he passed away unexpectedly one day shy of this milestone and on his sons’ birthday (yep, hubby has a twin and they lost their dad on their birthday). So I pivoted slightly and made the card generic instead.
The Celebration Balloons from Memory Box (MB) and box pieces from Spellbinders (SB) Birthday Wreath Add-on were die cut from Bristol smooth paper and ink blended with Speckled Egg, Stormy Sky, Faded Jeans or Lost Shadow distress inks (DI). Tip: Leaving a highlight will give them dimension. The sentiment was die cut from black cardstock and the back shadow piece from gold foil paper. The streamers and stars, also from Birthday Wreath Add-on, were die cut from MB gold Festive Glitter paper,
Next, Black Soot DI was ink blended around the perimeter of a dark gray panel. Arranged and adhered the box and balloons onto it, then splattered with gold Metallic Watercolor for confetti. Assembled the card onto a white card base then finished by adding shading with cool gray Copic Sketch markers (C0/1/2/3/4/5/6) to ground it.
I want to thank Jane and the AAACF team for having me GD. Please note compensated affiliate links have been used in this post when possible at no extra cost to you. Your support is appreciated. This monthly challenge is open till April 14, 2026, so plenty of time to enter! Huope to see you in the gallery. Thank you for stopping by.
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15 comments:
that's awesome, love how you;'ve used the colours, much more inspired than I was for sure. Thank you for guest designing with us at the AAA Colourful Challenges
Absolutely stunning! Your use of colour is just awesome. Thanks so much for guesting with us at AAA Colourful.
Gorgeous birthday card, Trina - love the blue/gold combo atop the smoky grey! Congrats on guesting at AAA Colorful too! So sorry to hear of your FIL's passing - my condolences!
How sad that your husband and BIL lost their father on their birthday! I'm sorry for your loss. But I'm loving this card with your favorite color! As always your coloring is fantastic!
I'm so sorry for your loss, Trina. I think your FIL would have loved this festive card. The sparkle and the blues are just terrific!
Heartfelt condolences to your husband, his twin, their family and you in the loss of their father and your father-in-law. I agree with Lisa: he would have loved the birthday version of your card. Your pivoted version is stunning; you've captured the Colourboard colours and 'vibe' perfectly. A complete WOW! So thrilled to have you as our Guest Designer!
hugs~carol
What a beautiful card!!
Thanks for joining us at Cut it Up challenge!
Have a great day.
Gerda
So sorry to hear about this death in the family. This card is stunning...he would have love it, I'm sure. tfs
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I'm sorry for the loss of your father-in-law and sad it happened on your hubby's birthday. This card is so pretty and the highlights on the balloons really brought them to life. The card is a party all by itself!
Beautiful! The shading and coloring on the balloons is spot on. Love the sparkle with the gold streamers. So very sorry for your family's loss. Thanks for sharing with A Cut Above's March Challenge.
My condolences on your father-in-law. He would’ve loved this card. You brought those balloons to life. Thanks for joining in at AAA Birthday
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father-in-law. What a festive birthday card, so beautiful! The coloring and gold streamers are so eye catching!
Sorry to hear about your FIL, Hugs to Gerald
The card is s stunner, I love the colours and the festive streamers xx
Very pretty, like these balloons, your color you used is wonderful, very nicely done.
Thanks for sharing with us at A Cut Above Challenge this month.
Have a great day. Leanne DT/ACA
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