Three Day Weekend! YAY!

Welcome back,

Here in Tampa Florida, we have a yearly festival called STRAWBERRY FEST. I teach in the county that puts on the festival. So, this year, the entire COUNTY of schools takes the day off, and lets the kids and the families enjoy the event. I went several years ago, and the crowds and chaos is just not my thing. But I have more time to play!
I am in love with these Tim Holtz birthday blueprint stamps. I know they are older, but I just purchased them at a stamp expo and had to try them out. Take a look:

This card, I used polka dotted paper for the three elements (balloon, title and sentiment). I distressed the edges with distress ink.

 This card, I stamped on an alcohol inked panel of Yupo paper that I had not liked, and put in my "use some other time pile" and it worked great for this! I had enough to use it for all three elements.

 I wanted to try a plaid paper. I know the plaid doesn't curve around the balloon, but I like the look!

 Here I used another alcohol inked background that I created using diagonal stripes. It looks like it curves with the balloon! YAY I mounted it on thick frosted vellum I had left over from another project. I love the effect it gives.

Here are all four together! I have entered these cards into challenges.

Simon Says Stamp WEDNESDAY - Anything Goes!
Little Red Wagon- LOVE IT (this blueprint stamp set)

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