Using alcohol markers was something I’ve practiced over time – lots of videos, lots of coloring. You pick up small techniques along the way and it really just needs time. I kind of got the effect of foil balloons here (I think!).

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible. 

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Pretty Pink Posh – Happy Birthday Shadow
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4e837
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f6z7
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f6z8
Pretty Pink Posh – Party Balloons
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4e835
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f6zb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f6zd
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07 
 
–S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v&nbsp;
  –Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqae&nbsp;