Bokeh Background

Here's a fun birthday card using one of the techniques demonstrated by 

Julie Ebersole for today's Watercolor for Cardmakers Online Class!

Julie demonstrated a bokeh effect technique using a pencil eraser and water, 

however I wanted to try it with a Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps 

set with various sized solid dots called Lots-a-Spots.

I used various Ranger Distress inks on slightly damp watercolor

paper and in the end wanted them to run a bit more, so I spritzed with 

extra water.  The popped up numbers are created with 

SNSS Numbers Dies and it's finished off with a fishtail banner 

birthday sentiment, also from Lots-a-Spots.

I used Spellbinders M-bossibilities So Trendy embossing folder for the 

background using Stampin Up's Lucky Limeade cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by for a look!