It’s “Anything Goes” this week at The Paper Players! Since it is the 5th week of the month, we encourage you to share ANY of your favorite paper projects…scrapbook pages, tags, three dimensional items…and yes, even cards. As I said, “Anything Goes”! However, your project does need to be something newly created during this week…and it can even be a project for another challenge. The main rule here is to have fun and to challenge yourself! I opted for a Christmas card which showcases the Deck the Hall Designer Series Paper! I hope that you enjoy my “Christmas Balloon”!The Stampin’ Schach Design Tips:
- Punch Power! Balloons are so easy to create with the 2″ x 1-3/8″ Oval Punch. I simply punched five ovals using various patterns from Deck the Halls. To add depth and dimension, the top three were adhered to ovals punched from the cardboard that comes with the paper! After adhering to the cardboard, the edges were rounded with a Sanding Block and distressed with Soft Suede ink.
- Layer your Top Notes! The Top Note Die and Big Shot were used to create two die cuts, one from Deck the Halls Designer Paper, the second from Soft Suede card stock. Paper Snips were used to trim the patterned Top Note at the perforation lines.
- Snip! Snip! The “Balloon Gondola” from Sweet Centers was stamped in VersaMark and heat embossed using Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. It was then snipped out with Paper Snips and adhered to the Top Note base.
- It all in the details! Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding is adorned with three Basic Pearls. An Antique Brad accents the Fan-Fold Flower.
- Finish with a kiss! Gold Glow Smooch Spritz adds a beautiful patina to the entire card!
The inspiration for this card was a card that I originally created for the Splitcoaststampers Dirty Dozen. It was my favorite for the “Up in the Air” gallery. I will be sharing this card with you soon. I can hardly wait to see what you create for this week’s challenge…and don’t forget…”Anything Goes”! Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think about today’s card. And as always, if you ever have any questions about the cards that I create or the techniques that I use, I am only an email away! Until next time…
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Stamp Set: Sweet Centers (116521); Inks: Soft Suede (115657), VersaMark (102283); Designer Series Papers: Deck the Halls (120810); Card Stock: Soft Suede (115318); Tools: Top Note Bigz Die (113463), Big Shot (113439), 2″ x 1-3/8″ Oval Punch (119859), 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch (119854), Sanding Block (103301), Heat Tool (100005), Sponge Dauber (102892); Glitz and Glam: Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding (120992), Basic Pearls (119247), Gold Glow Smooch Spritz (118770)
OMG what a beautiful card!
Thanks for sharing.
Sharon from Puyallup, WA
My friends sent me pictures of the New Mexico Balloon Festival and NOTHING compares to this one! It is simply stunning, gorgeous, amazing, beautiful….. TFS
This is absolutely fabulous! How elegant! I love it! TFS!
I am amazed at how creative SU demostrators are-this card is the most AWESOME card-colors are perfect for the holidays. I most try this card for several friends who enjoy the hot air balloons. TFS
Vickie Steele
rnsteele80@aol.com
I agree with Nikki, what an elegant hot air balloon! You never cease to amaze me. This really is a work of art! Do you feel like you are in the “baby” stage again??lol
Your site is quite amazing! And thanks for your video on making bows. Following you via Stampin Connection. TFS!
Hi Ann! I found your site through Stampin’ Pretty. I am simply in awe of your talent! The hot air balloon card is an amazing creation! You’ve got a new fan in Wichita!
I just love this card. It has a warm colorcombo and gives me a warm and good feeling.
Nanda
Just GORGEOUS!
Whoo hoo! Ann, this is an awesome hot air balloon! I love the little touches you put on your cards. The soft sponging makes everything look vintage. So beautiful.
wowzers Ann! Another gorgeous creation with such a vintage feel.
hi,
im following you thanks to SC
Marcia
stampinwithmarcia.blogspot.com
I wish you could have heard me when this image appeared on my computer. “Ooooooohhhhhhhh! Stunning!” You knocked this one out of the park. TFS
This changes the whole feel of that stamp! Wow! Gorgeous!
HOW CUTE is THAT??? I love all of the elements and the colors are perfect!
Holy hot air balloons, Batman this is one fantastic card! Love how you created the balloon with the oval punch–just beautiful!
Another original piece of artwork from you that is beyond any WOW factor. Ann, your card is magnificent! Thanks for sharing it! Hope Muffy is feeling better today.
Oh Ann this just stunning. I always love how you combine DSP in ways we never would have thought to do, …. and it ALWAYS looks incredible. This is a show stopper!@
So clever and you made it vintage too 🙂 Amazing! Happy Halloween! to the kids too!
What a fun & creative use for the oval punch. Great card!
Stunning I am in Awh! Wow file card for sure!!!
Wow…Have to try this!! Being the Hot Air Balloon Capitol..will have to see what I can come up with. What a gorgeous Balloon!!
Wow…Have to try this!! Being the Hot Air Balloon Capitol..will have to see what I can come up with. What a gorgeous Balloon!!
Wowsers Ann! The gloves are off with this beauty! What a clever way to use that stamp and the punch and the paper! You are a pure card genius!
Smiles,
Lesley
Leslie said … How creative! Who knew christmas could come in a balloon. I love the vintage that this card brings out, and the complete creativity!
Ann, you just wow and inspire me with your awesome creativity! What a gorgeous, elegant way to showcase that balloon stamp. The rich color combo is stunning! 🙂
Anne, I think this is my very favorite card that you have made so far. All of your cards are works of art but this one………. is beyond gorgeous.Your use of the designer papers is breath taking. Thank you for making and sharing your beautiful work with us.
Mary
Wonderful – like a scene from Around the World in 80 Days!
Oh my, this is exquisite! You seem to outdo yourself every time. The colors are perfect for a Christmas card. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Maybe SU could have a balloon in New Mexico or Indianola just like yours! This is so rich looking and fun! Thanks for sharing. It was so fun to see you featured on Mary’s blog today. Hope the twins are healing quickly!
Chris R. from Iowa
Oh my goodness! That is the first thing I said when I saw your blog this morning! This card is so amazing! Wow! Such an awesome way of showing off that DSP!
Ann, you’ve even out done yourself. This is so beautiful!!! Rich and elegant. Hugs,
such a clever way to give new life to the balloon . . . very vintage feel. this card is absolutely gorgeous. hugs, M
What a clever idea to create the balloon for the basket. And of course incredible shading as always. Beautiful!
Mike
Ann…this is STELLAR! I love absolutely EVERYTHING about it…the paper combo, the colors *very vintage*, the red across, and most of all the inventiveness you ALWAYS seem to have in your work. Sidebar: Did you get my email? scrappyandhappy@sympatico.ca…love to hear back from you…pleeez! You are a magical stamper and creator!!!!
Super cool idea for how you did the hot air balloon!!! I’ve done a pumpkin similar to that but this is a really great idea and such a pretty card! Great papers!
Wow, this is gorgeous, so elegant. I like this idea, and the papers are so pretty.
Ann, this has to be one of the most gorgeous cards I have ever seen. You are truly talented and can see what others cannot in your designs! ~Bonnie~
STUNNING–ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!
You have given new meaning to hot air baloons elegance. I just love the texture and simplicity of them.
Wow I just love this card!! Way to go on thinking outside of the box. Very rich and elegant looking!
Beautiful! Love the dimension on the balloon (and thx for deets!) and the colors are all so rich. TFS 🙂
Love your cards as I discovered your blog today through “Stampin Pretty” however It was hard to pick which was better-the cards or the dogs!Ha! Loved the ear hat on your new puppy.
Oh my goodness, that is one gorgeous card! So elegant! One of my most favorite memories is a trip to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, something that was on my Bucket List for years. My husband took me there for my 60th birthday celebration and the sight of those hundreds of balloons was incredible. Your beautiful card brings back those happy memories. Thank you so much for sharing this artwork!
Hope Muffy is doing better every day!
Hugs, Barbara in SC
This card is to die for! I Love the color choices as they are so rich and elegant!
Who ever thought a hotair balloon could be elegant but boy oh boy did you accomplish that! I love this idea Ann…This is so pretty! I havn’t pulled this set out since last year but now that I see the possibilites I’ll have to dig it out again! 🙂
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