Life is a Beautiful Ride + Balloon Celebration

I just had to add some of my favourite image from the {Balloon Celebration} stamp set. I'm really not exactly sure what it is, a wheel possibly? It doesn't matter, I just love it - with its random lines. I've used it several times on different cards - I can't get enough of it. I made a pretty nifty background with it using Crumb Cake and Whisper White, check it out!

Pretty neato, eh?! I added the punch buggy, well because I really want to use it. I coloured it in with Stampin' Write markers, Calypso Coral, Smoky Slate and Basic Grey. The edges of the Tip Top Taupe card base are stamped with {Timeless Textures}.

I wanted to add another "fun" element to the card and incorporate a bit of shine with some Silver Cording Trim. I pulled a small piece (approximately 2") apart so it was just threads and added them to the exhaust pipe (well where it would be). It's like it's vroom, vrooming by - just like this entire year seems to have. Here's hoping 2016 will be a great one. 

I hope you like my card, happy new year!! 

Thanks for stopping by, happy stamping! 

Beckie