Birthday Card

For a fine colleague that will turn 50 soon I made a card myself. Just a bit more personal than a store bought one. 



I made this card with two layers of balloon, that I cut out of white paper. One serves as a background, the other one has the middle cut out.

Between both layers of 'balloon' I've put a piece of cellophane. Before I glued all three layers to each other, I've put some confetti behind the cellophane. 

On the back of the balloon I've attached a piece of cotton yarn and then I glued the finished confetti balloon to a shining and sparkling golden piece of carton.

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 10, 2018 at 4:12 AM

    This is a great idea for a kids birthday. I have 8 grandchildren and I know they would like them

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  2. Joanne April 10, 2018 at 4:09 PM

    That is so cute! I have a whole stack of birthday cards I have to get to this week. Pinned.

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  3. Sum of their StoriesApril 12, 2018 at 2:09 PM

    I love giving home made cards too, so much more personal. These confetti type cards are loads of fun.

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  4. April J HarrisApril 12, 2018 at 6:09 PM

    What a beautiful, thoughtful card, Liz! I love how you made the balloon bouquet - so pretty! thank you for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link party.

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  5. handmade by amaliaApril 14, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    What a sweet idea for a card.
    Amalia
    xo

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  6. ChandhiniMay 25, 2018 at 2:41 PM

    That's a nice idea, lovely card.
    Chandhini
    http://thecreativetwins.blogspot.in/
    Please stop for a visit.

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