Happy Bokeh

Well, I have been at it again. I had to ebrush today. Hahaha. However instead of using my Spectrum Noir(SN) in the machine I decided to use my Sharpie(SP) marker . It was an interesting experience. I have 2 styles. Sharpie and BIC. I will share that the BIC markers do not fit in the Sharpie adapter. They do fit in another adapter. Once I try it out I will share which adapter seems to work with them. :)  In the mean time that is just a little heads up. Well, I wanted to really try my hand at Bokeh, which is a photographic effect where the back ground is distorted and the lights look like fuzzy circles of color. ( Basically how I see the world without my glasses. Hahaha)  Anyway, I recently purchased a stencil from Hallmark Scrapbook . It was a stencil of varied circles. I used this stencil to help me make the background of this card . I used a variety of different Sharpie markers to create the bokeh inspired affect. After that I used my Misti to stamp the sentiment of Happy Birthday on it, followed by using the stamp set that I got from 3Bird. In it there was a balloon stamp. I stamped that as well using my Misti 3 times and then colored it using my Spectrum Noir markers.  I tried a different way of coloring going from dark to light in a series of 3 colors within the same color family. I.E. TB1, TB2, TB3 and LV1, LV2, LV3 just to name a couple of color families used.  I topped it all off by accenting the highlight in the balloon with my Sakura white gel pen and attached it to the card with a string accent around the bottom. Very simple card and I think perfect for anyone male or female, young or old.    Anyway, here it is enjoy.