As soon as I saw the sketch (below), I knew I would be using the “online exclusive” stamp set, Simply Sparkling. I created the bubbles with one of my favorite techniques, stenciling. 

Extra Bubbly

First, I cut three squares of Vellum, 3″ X 3″, from which I cut three circles, using Stylish Shapes Dies in three sizes. The “see through” Vellum allowed me to see where I was placing the overlapping bubbles.

The bubbles were stamped  in Pool Party Ink on Basic White Cardstock, 4″ X 5 1/4″. I used a Small Blending Brush to apply the ink, in a circular motion. Then, I glued this layer to a Bubble Bath card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

For the sentiment, I stamped “extra bubbly” in Pool Party Ink on one of the large bubbles. And, “happy birthday” was stamped in Memento Black Ink, which was cut with the medium Stylish Shapes Die. Beneath “birthday wishes” is a strip of Basic White Cardstock, 3 7/8″ X 7/8″, stamped with Bubble Bath bubbles, glued to Bubble Bath Cardstock, 4″ X 1″.

The stamped bubbles and words are from the Simply Sparkling Stamp Set, and the strip and circle are attached with Dimensionals.

A bit more sparkle was added with Pastel Adhesive-backed Sequins.

I was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches.

My December Host Code Gift

Place an order of $75.00 or more, before tax and shipping, and I will send you Iridescent Adhesive-backed Discs (200, 40 each of five colors) in January.

Thank you for visiting. Have a wonderful holiday season!

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