Good morning and I have a card for you that I hope makes you smile as I just love it. I know that it might seem bold to say that but this is “my kind of card” I love white space and I also love clean and classic DSP patterns so this fits the bill in both ways!
Just think of all of the ENDLESS colors and DSP’s that you can use for this style of card. I am so proud that Stampin’ Up! is so “on top of it” with their clever designs with framelits in this Occasions Catalog.
I am still “kickin’ myself” that it has taken me this long to hop on the wagon to appreciate and have fun with this bundle. Below you will see the video that showcases this product but in a nutshell….having the framelits that cuts out all of the “behind” pieces makes this such a fast, fun and oh so do-able card! (It is like one of those things that look hard but is actually super easy!) 😀
I just cannot say enough how easy and rewarding it is to create such a beauty. I am a HUGE lover of gingham and I knew that the DSP from the Succulent Garden would be PERFECT for this sweet card.
Here is a great tip…to me, this is a card that you could make time and time again using many different papers and guess what – no one will EVER KNOW that you made it over and over! (p.s. ~ that’s what I LOVE about being a card maker, you can make a simple switch and presto – you are good to go)
Now to the other “bright and shining star” of this card, the sentiment. This IS a stamp set that needs to be at your house. WHY???? It is a classic and trust me, it is very hard to find “milestones” like this has.
To me, you get the best of both worlds….a FUN font and then some CLASSIC milestones like you see below…I say as – we all get old – WE NEED THIS SET…this stamp set is the perfect secret weapon for a fast and classic card that would clearly makes someones day!
Don’t you just love the little clouds scattered all over? They are part of the bundle and we all know that they will be used on many cards other than this Hot Air Balloon.
Here is the quick scoop on making this card.
- The Gingham Strip is 1 1/4″ X 5 1/2″
- The white piece is 3 3/4″ X 4 3/4″
- I scored 2 rows on (2) of the sides to add some interest. I do like using the simple scoring tool to scored with, it’s just a personal preference as I feel you get a “deeper score line” rather than using the scoring blade on the trimmer
- I popped up 2 of the clouds with wee bits of the edges of the dimensions to add some interest.
- The In Color Enamel Shapes are the perfect accent to make a POP STATEMENT.
- Taking white bakers twine and doubling it up and making a simple bow gives the balloon that extra touch. Use a glue dot for easy placement.
- The sentiment was super easy to stamp as it is a photopolymer…ink…look thru…STAMP!
- For the envelope, I used a 1/2″ strip of Sweet Sugarplum and then added the gingham. To the card stock I simply took a white gel pen and added dots…another fun POP for the card.
There you go! I hope that this posts shows you how amazingly versatile this bundle is. The ideas are endless and the projects that you will make for years are endless. This is one of those, that will not leave Randall Lane. I am just nuts over the detail of this die!
The hour glass has turned for the end of Sale-A-Bration…..remember it ends March 31st! This bundle will get you soooooo close to that $50 mark – throw some adhesives in and PRESTO – you have met the threshold to get a FREEBIE and we all know that we all LOVE FREEBIES!
Thanks for popping in and I hope that I have “lifted” your spirits up today and have given you some inspiration that will let you see how FUN this product is. I just love it when Stampin’ Up! comes out with a product that will work for all ages…and also, for many different occasions – just change up the sentiment!
Now go HIT THAT PAW PRINT….remember to check out my generous incentive offerings with my Paw Print Rewards. Also, for an order of $75 + this month, I will send you a white craft ink pad….enjoy the day – see you in the a.m.
You make it look simple. This is “simple” & gorgeous at it’s best!
Love the light and airiness of this card. I adore the “Susan Dots” on the envelope!!
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Awe shucks….you know I love my dots!
This is a wonderful card. The gingham makes it appear so light and airy, Love the strip of gingham on the side and the purple candy dots. It’s all so sweet.
Isn’t gingham the BEST….I would adore a whole pack of gingham’s in all sorts of FUN colors…
So fresh and fun! Love the gingham and, like Nancy, the “Susan dots” on the envelope are a fav of mine. Great card!
Thanks Mary Ann – still digging out? We are good to go here but brrrr and the wind!
Love today’s card. The colors are great. TFS
Thanks Barbara….I am glad that you like it and thank YOU for popping in!
Love this so much!!! The balloon and the gangam works so well together!!! #loveit
Love the gingham!!! I will have to rethink not ordering it! And I love the two layers of clouds. As for the Milestone Moments, thank you for the past nudge, it is arriving today!
I am usually not a cloud person but these are great as there are 4 different sizes which make it fun to play with layering. Enabling Ramsey is always the best!!!!
Oh.my.WORD, Susan!! You created the most beautiful card I’ve ever seen with this bundle!! And I adore the gingham! Isn’t it amazing how something so simple can look like you took all day to create? And the clouds are great, popped up like that! Mwah! C’est magnifique! 🙂
Now YOU made my day as there are some AMAZING cards out there with this set. The set makes it look good and I just love the ease of putting it together!
“Simple” you may call it, but your designs are always about the details: love the addition of the scoring lines on the 2 sides of the focal panel. The play of the gingham and sold behind the balloon is perfect, too. What an awesome card.
Hi Linda…I have not “played” with the score lines for a while and I thought that it was the perfect addition. It is something that takes literally seconds to do but creates a fast and effective WOW!
Yes, it is a Susan card and that’s why it’s so great! I love your style. I think I case your cards more than any one else’s out there. And the gingham in that DSP is one of my favorites. As always, TFS.
CASE away…CASE away! That brings me great joy. I think that color in the gingham is so sweet – not too pastel…not too bold – it is just perfect!
WOW! WOW!! TRIPLE WOW!!! I love the depth to this card. The white on white with the balloon and clouds works so well! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!!! This is why you are the TOP DOG!!!
Now look who’s talking….your posts have been super HOT – so HOT they sizzle! Thanks for the sweet words…I was going to sponge the clouds but thought clean and crisp white was the way to go and I was pleased with it.
I may be full of hot air but the lift I get from the enamel dots and the white gel pen dots on the envelope as well as the scoring makes this card just soar to the top! I loved the card right off the ground with the gingham but those details just sent it aloft!. Love the clouds adrift in the sky. To think I am the sandbag that anchors the balloon to the ground and I have not purchased this fun bundle but I might splurge and make it a birthday treat but the sky’s the limit and I might change my mind but then I could get the coordinating paper as a SB treat. That would wrap it all up as one fun ride! There you go gang, a playful attempt at a comment for a playful bundle of products!
Very good, Chris! I am blown away at your light and airy comment. You go girl!
You are the best in all of our eyes….you covered ALL BASES!!!!
I have to say, I’ve not been thrilled with the hot air balloon craze, but I really LOVE this one. Maybe it’s the soft gentle colors, but this one really does intrigue me. If it carries over to the next annual catalog, I’ll be investing in it.
Thanks Susan for such a beautiful card!
I hear you as there are so many balloons out there in the craft world. Maybe this is why I did not “play” with it right when it came out but I can say, once I did – I was so excited with the ease and also, the clouds…..there can be so useful for many cards!
I LOVE your card… So pretty. I love this bundle. Thanks for sharing Susan.
Hello Mary Ann…..thanks for popping in – let’s hope that we have this kind of weather for a balloon ride….it is the bundle that makes it look good – all I did was crank it thru Mr. Big Shot!
I’m smiling!!! Your card is absolutely gorgeous!
So cute ! The gingham really sets this scene with that beautiful balloon ! I love gingham too as well as polka dots !
So many “Susan ” touches that makes this card so special . It is truly UPLIFTING !!
Well hello Sonny……thanks for the sweet comment – Is it BASKETBALL TIME for you…..I know that you love football….I am excited to watch B-ball!
A particularly pretty card…well designed Susan. Love it!
Thank you….I love white…I love simple….I love this bundle!
Beautiful card, Susan, using this bundle. I love the colors, the popped-up clouds and the font of the happy birthday you used. Love all the details. Thanks for pushing me to take it from my wishlist and put in on my “need” list!! Hope you’ve had a wonderful day.
Love your card and matching envelope. Love the colors. I’m partial to gingham so you can’t go wrong with that in my book, especially is such a soft and lovely color.