Up…Up and Away! Here is a “happy card” for you today and it is filled with (3) Sale-a-Bration items and the amazing bundle Lift me Up! At first glance it looks like it is hard to make because there is a lot going on but put down your coffee and examine it…it is super easy yet super fun!
A couple of weeks ago Jeanie and I went to another SUD workshop and made a “bendy” card (boy, was I challenged but it was FUN) but I took the base part that I created and re-created it for you today as I thought that it was a keeper of a card that would bring an instant smile.
The reality of it is…this below bundle just creates GREAT cards as it is so well thought out. Do you see the framelits to the lower left? There are the “dream pieces” that you can cut out to add behind the balloon – this is just one of the things that I love about this bundle…so easy to use!
I have a couple of great shots for you to see close up how I used those framelits that I just chatted about…the peach and watermelon wonder behind the white balloon is a cinch to add.
I “doubled up” the dimensionals behind the big balloon and then the one to the right, I just did a single layer of dimensionals. I love the look of having some flat and then the others staggered in height!
The carried away FREEBIE has been a huge hit with this bundle and I took advantage of making sure I am using it to the max myself as I love the colors.
Look how easy this is…a simple piece of the DSP that is 1 1/4″ high just MAKES this card. I will say…out of all of the paper in this pack – I thought that this was going to be the hardest to use but LOOK – it is so easy and it looks like a hard card but it is super easy!
I ask you….isn’t this an “uplifting” card? (ha-ha) 😀 there is something about big beautiful Hot Air Balloons that make you feel like dreaming as you look up in the sky and say WOW – wouldn’t that be FUN to take a ride.
Another thing that I love about this bundle is the clouds – there are 4 different sizes and they are very realistic to use. (Many times I am not a fan of clouds but there is something about these puffy little guys) I took a sponge dauber and lightly added soft sky to the edges.
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I might have some EXCITING news for you all tomorrow….I’ll give you a hint….it has 4 legs!!!! YIPPEEEEEEE~ (fingers crossed)
Love this card, Susan, with the pretty colors and all the balloons and clouds. That small strip of DSP just makes this card more special. Have a great day. Can’t wait to see what the new resident of Randall Lane will be!!
Thanks for sailing in today! I am glad that you like the card! I was smiling as it really looks hard – but it really is super easy! As I said…that specific DSP stumped me but I will say when I went to the workshop…it was BRILLIANT!!!! Fingers crossed that the potential “new itell” will be able to be friends with the other misfits!
This is a total winner…my kind of card for sure! I love clouds and love the way you added some sponging around the edges, Susan! It really is super easy when you have framelits to help you out. Just don’t loose any of the pieces…. I will make a bet you have your eye on another pup~
I personally liked the sponging rather than using the stamp that is in the set…personal preference I guess. Did you hear me BEEP-BEEP as I went past your exit with my Dad!
What a fun and bright card! You did a great job placement on the DSP. Oh, four legs….hmmm…..perhaps a new pup may have found a wonderful home to live in. Can’t wait to find out.
Maybe a SHEEP for YOU!!!! Fingers crossed that it will work out.
Love the DSP use on this project! I agree; I wasn’t sure at first how I’d like it on a card, but the small piece against soft sky is perfect. The staggered heights for the balloons add just the right effect, too. Major CASE coming on!
CASE away with smiles – it’s a keeper that surely will be appreciated. Thanks for the compliment!!!
Your card is just amazing! Using that strip of DSP at the bottom just really put your card over the top!! Actually everything about your card is over the top! LOVE IT!
YIPPEE….it just makes me beam when you all are happy. There are so many things that we can do with paper…..and homemade…from the heart – doesn’t get any better than that!
Up, up and away a gorgeous card! Love this sweet scene that really shows off the BEST of Sale-A-Bration!
Thanks Miss Mary! I am just having so much fun with this bundle – and the SAB paper….it is PERFECT with this!
I was up in the air over the whole balloon fad but I am ready to jump on board for a birds eye view. I even like this DSP which sort of reminds me of my first airplane flight in a little Piper Cub with my godfather at the helm. The Mississippi River was overflowing it’s banks and running into some fields and such. What I thought was really cool was the neatly partitioned areas of land and crops. On the ground you don’t realize there are squares and rectangles and spaces bordered with narrow rows for the vehicles and such. With different crops there came different colors. It reminded me of a Kandinsky painting or cubist style. Just so cool! Across the river from my home town in Illinois there is a farmer now who grows sunflowers to sell the seeds. Can you imagine that glorious field from up high? Anyway, It is high time I get this set and have some fun. I love how the smaller piece is used with the sky part and those glorious clouds. Who hasn’t laid back in the grass and looked up and tried to imagine what the clouds look like – animals, birds or some person? Like Linda stated, I feel a major CASE coming on once I get the bundle and the paper. My local demo said we were going to use it tonight to make cards too. Happy is good. I will need to get those magnet sheets to hold the framelits so I don’t loose anything too. Thanks Susan for a trip down memory lane with my head in the clouds as we are gloomy again today.
You are sooooo right…..it would be a sight of beauty to be up in the clouds looking down. When I was little I loved laying in the grass looking up to the sky and watching the clouds and imagining what I see…..
I hope that you have a FUN evening tonight and make lots of FUN things. CASE away my friend…CASE away!
Hi Susan . . . Yes, at first I thought this was a lot for a card from you, but when you broke it down, I see it is perfect. Very happy. I am super excited about your new 4-legged friend . . .
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I knew some would think of that because of all of the colors etc…..It really is a basic one that is FUN!
Love those clouds ! They add so much dimension to the scene ! Gotta get those dies !!
Wonder what is the 4 legged surprise ??????
Hmmmmmmmmm….you will just have to wait and see – it will only happen if he gets along with the others – you know me….we love rescues and there is a guy that needs some love.
How about the Voice last night – I adore Blake and Luke together….can’t wait for tonight…..
Susan, This card is so beautiful I love it., the DSP Looks like little houses below the hot air balloons. I love this card it is so cute. I can not wait to hear about your future rescue fur baby. I hope he gets along wit the rest. Fingers crossed. Hugs. Ellen Hinds
Awe Ellen….thanks for the sweet words but we are on a “rain delay” – just before the “meeting” – the skies opened up…so hopefully tomorrow – So glad that you liked the card…..I was super happy!