Stenciled Balloon Birthday Card with Scan N Cut

 Hey friends, I'm sharing this birthday card that I made featuring a balloon stencil created with my Brother Scan N Cut. I wanted to make a jumbo balloon image but didn't have anything in my stash that would work. Scan N Cut to the rescue!

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I made a 6 minute speed video on YouTube showing how to choose the image from the Scan N Cut CM350 and resize to a larger size, plus the creative process to give you an idea how to make one yourself. I initially filmed it for a TikTok video so it's viewable as a reel, rather than a traditional YT video.You can find it here.

My Scan N Cut is an older model but this affiliate link will take you to the latest model on Amazon. I also have the link in video description.

This card features lots of products from Scrapbookcom, plus inks from Catherine Pooler. Check out my supply list below. Thanks so much for popping in! 

(Please note, some products used are retired and not listed below)

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Grand Runner Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner Grand Refill Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Scrapbook.com Hybrid Ink - Black Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Wendy Vecchi Make Art Stay-tion Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Ranger Ink
Catherine Pooler Blending Brushes - 4 pk. Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Catherine Pooler	Catherine Pooler Ink Ink Pad - Aquatini Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Catherine Pooler	Wendy Vecchi Makeart Non-stick Craft Sheet Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Ranger Ink	Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Pucker Up Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Catherine Pooler
Catherine Pooler Ink Pad - Serenade Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Neenah A2 Vertical Card/Envelope Set 25 pk Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Neenah A2 Card Front Panel 25 pk Shop at: Scrapbookcom	28 Lilac Lane Shaker Mix - Fairy Dust Shop at: Scrapbookcom
Scrapbookcom Best Friends Forever stamp set Shop at: Scrapbookcom

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Black White Pop of Color Card

Hello crafty friends, I've been out of commission for a couple weeks, thanks to acute bronchitis. It's allergy season and it usually hits me pretty hard. I'm finally feeling much better, just need to shake this cough. I know some of you are dealing with the same issues and my heart goes out to you!

Today, I wanted to share a card that I'll be linking up to the Unity Stamps May Challenge. It's a black and white card challenge with a pop of color. If you're a member of the Unity Show N Tell group on Facebook, that's where you'll find their monthly challenges. As a brand ambassador for Kuretake Zig, it's also a perfect showcase for a little watercoloring with their new colors. 

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I recently received the new 30 color set from Kuretake Zig Japan. The colors are warm and smoky and I absolutely love them. I did some swatching to decide on my color choices and went with

401 and 402 for my leaves. For my flower bloom, I used 807, 809 and a touch of 205. 

To begin, I stamped my Unity Stamp image from the Jesus and Germs stamp set in black hybrid ink on the smooth side of Strathmore watercolor paper and heat set it to prevent any bleeding. I also used my Misti stamp positioner to get a perfect stamped image.

This stamp set has a really lovely scripture sentiment that I selected specifically for making sympathy cards, which is what I'll be using this card for.

To watercolor with my Zigs, I swiped my colors on a craft mat and grabbed the color with a waterbrush and began painting. This challenge is just to create a pop of color, keeping the theme mostly black and white. For a little added pop, I swiped my green Zig brush along two corners of my watercolor panel, wet it with my waterbrush, then blotted with a paper towel.

This is such an elegant and impactful card, perfect for sending condolences or boosting someone's spirits. There are other sentiments as well and you can check this stamp set out here at Unity Stamps.

Thanks so much for popping in. If you're interested in any of the other products I used, I have provided convenient affiliate links below. Thanks so much for your support!

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Grand Runner Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Neenah Solar White Cardstock 8.5x11 inch Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L EZ Runner Grand Refill Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Lawn Fawn Black Licorice cardstock Shop at: Scrapbookcom
Scrapbook.com Hybrid Ink - Black Shop at: Scrapbookcom	Wendy Vecchi Make Art Stay-tion Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Ranger Ink	Wendy Vecchi Makeart Non-stick Craft Sheet Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Ranger Ink	Ranger Heat It Craft Tool Shop at: Scrapbookcom | Ranger Ink
Kuretake Zig Clean Color Brushes - Set A 30 colors Shop at: Scrapbookcom

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