Tuesday, April 26, 2016

City Crafter 309

Hello there...
 
I've been missing for a while and I'm way behind on comments but as you know I have been enjoying a visit from my dear friend Stella and on top of that I have been unsuccessfully battling a cold...
I think the loss of Gipsy last week must have left me quite low and I am only too glad that Stella came to visit ... I haven't laughed so much in a long time and I am already missing her....

So today as it happens, the new challenge at City Crafter has been set by Stella ...
The theme is Balloons
 
 
 
The card I made will be for my Great nephew Ross who has a birthday in a few weeks
 

It's a sort of slider card... Pull the tab at the top and the balloons go up


After cutting a slider front, I used the cityscape die (Clearly Besotted) and did a partial cut so that it was lengthened... if that makes sense... to fit the bottom part of the card and snipped off a portion in the centre to enable the slider to move...
I used distress inks to colour the cityscape and also to add 'rays'


The balloons ( Lil'inker) were coloured with Copics and I added glossy accents... The stitched frames are also Lil'inker, clouds are Memory box and the sentiment MFT

Our Guest Designer this week is the very talented Suchi - winner of week 301. Do go visit her and check out her lovely creations and don't forget to take a peek at the projects the rest of the team have up on the City Crafter Blog

Have a beautiful day 

~ Ros ~
 
 

17 comments:

Sue Lelli said...

AMAZING slider Card! LOVE the scene with those FAB balloons! Sorry you don't feel well and still so sad about Gipsy. Take care, Ros.

Suchi said...

Wow! I love this interactive way of using those balloons! I enjoyed being at CCCB this Week! :)

Diane said...

Beautiful as always...the background is amazing..so soft and yet so distinct setting off those buildings...he is going to love it...hope you feel better soon and how is your other kitty doing??

Mac Mable said...

You've been missed..Glad you laughed a lot and enjoyed the company, especially after the sad news. Today's card is so clever. How do you keep coming up with these wonderful and amazing creations? Such gorgeous colours and such a fun card...Genius! x Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving the most generous, kind and lovely comments x

Maria said...

Oh, wow! Just love your fun slider card, Ros! Awesome city scene with rays and such wonderful colorful balloons! Your nephew will love it!! Sorry to hear you are battling a cold...get well soon! But, on a good note so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with Stella!:-)

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Very pretty and I am sending you big hug for the loss of Gipsy!

Marina said...

What an amazing design!!!

Mona Pendleton said...

Such a pretty card Ros! Love the colorful balloons and the fancy cityscape! Fantastic background! Hope you and Stella had a great time together :)

Greta said...

I'm so happy you & Stella had a good visit--perfect timing! Hoping your cold is soon gone! What a darling & creative card, Ros--love it!

bolletjelucky.blogspot.com said...

From Stella's blog I hopped over to yours Ros and I am amazed by your card. Such a surprise when the balloons go up. Gorgeous colours and love the "rays".
Greetings Miranda

Barbara said...

Fantastic take on the challenge - great card!

Heidi said...

Your card is beautiful!
Hugs, Heidi:)

Stella said...

I saw this gem in real and it's a jaw dropper. It's fun to see it again! I wish I was still with you; we had such a fab time and I miss you :). We'll see each other again and it will be wonderful again! Sending love,
XXXXX

Sylvia said...

Cute birthday card, Ros, I am sure your nephew will love it! Happy Birthday to him!

Mrs Beez said...

This is such fun Ros and it seems like you and Stella had fun together too. Very envious of your cakes:)

baileyrosy.com said...

Such a clever and inspirational card, I have never dared make one of these far too complicated if you ask me but yours is amazing. The colouring as always is divine and I love how all of the elements and colours work so harmoniously.

Marie

Tracy said...

This card is a blast! From the slider to the balloons to that awesome set of rays in the background. Love it Ros!! Glad Stella was able to cheer you up a bit. :-) Hugs!