My 2nd Journey Project: Happy Birthday

Hello! I'm so excited how this card turned out! I ended up using most of my February Journey kit on this layout I shared with you last week. So for my second project I used the last card I had and the stamps. I love the stamps this month! The mix of script and print fonts is so eye catching. I used both the kit stamp and the add-on balloon stamp.

First I water-colored some white cardstock with my gelatos to get more sky background to pair with the 'sky is the limit' card. I probably could've used watercolor paper but since I don't have any, white cardstock works just fine. I sometimes lament the lack of good supplies I have but when I use what I do have, I still have great results! Always try to use what you already have, you will probably be just as happy with the end product and your budget will be happier too. :) After my sky background dried, I added the hot air balloon stamp and clouds with black ink and added gelato watercolor to them as well. Then I wanted to add a specific sentiment to the front without disrupting the picture I just created. I was happy to find one last sheet of sparkled vellum in my paper stash. So with a quick cut on my Cameo, I had a fresh Happy Birthday to finish off the front. It created the perfect overlay with the vellum which I attached with a couple green brads. By using the blue-green-red color inspiration that came with the kit, I have a beautifully cohesive card!

I stamped a couple of the sayings on white cardstock so they would pop on the inside. Plus I misted some of the smaller elements to get some more red on the inside. If I had planned a little better I would've attached the brads before I glued down the front but it doesn't bother me too much. There's always something to learn for next time. :) I can't wait to share this card the next time I need to wish someone a Happy Birthday! And I hope you all have been just as inspired by the Journey kit!