I'm really looking forward to a Sunday off this week. I've had a demos every Sunday for the past few weeks which were great but it'll be nice to have family time, especially as it's Mother's Day.
The Challenge this week was set by Svenja who asked for a sky or flight themed card. I immediately thought about hot air balloons as they seem so peaceful floating in the air and I'd love to go on one.
I'd bought a preloved clouds embossing folder a while back that I was itching to use and then I realised I didn't have either a hot air balloon die or a stamp so I improvised, as you do! I used a circle die for the balloon and cut a basket shape out which I then covered with twine. I also got to use the brand new First Edition alphabet dies which are fab!
For more inspirational makes take a look at the Daring Cardmakers Blog and join in with the challenge!
Enjoy your weekend,
Shabneez
Products Used:
Trimcraft Whiz Kids Paper pad
Trimcraft First Edition Alphabet Dies
Amy Tangerine Cloud Dies
Sizzix Circle Dies
Stampin Up Clouds Embossing Folder
Fiskars Medium Heart Punch
Everything else from my stash
Beautiful card and love the hot air balloon
ReplyDeleteThis is just the sweetest. I love how you created the hot air balloon. xxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous, bright and beautiful Shabneez!
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Love the basket - that embossing folder is great too x
ReplyDeleteHi this is a stunning card I love the hot air balloon. Take care. Hugs Jackie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Shabneez.....love your design...A great make....Joolsx
ReplyDeletewow what a super idea ... the hot air balloon looks great with the little basket too ... well done ... hope you have a great weekend ... happy crafting and love sandy xx
ReplyDeleteAnd perfect improvisation it is :) Fab card and a brilliant use of twine :) Love the letting in the same paper as the balloon :) Have a lovely weekend :) Hugs - Debs xxx
ReplyDeleteA wonderful card Shabneez. The embossed background is fabulous and I love your hot air balloon. Enjoy a relaxing Mother's Day xx
ReplyDeleteFab card..loving the hot air balloon x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card, fab idea to make the hot air balloon! X
ReplyDeleteLove-ly card, Shabneez! I especially like the different little patterns you've used and the texture you created.
ReplyDeletelove that cute little basket!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Shabneez, brilliant idea to make the hot air balloon X Janis x
ReplyDeleteTerrific card Shabneez. Sylvia x
ReplyDeleteFab card, great design.
ReplyDeleteA great card, lovely use of does
ReplyDeleteThis is just great xx Jan
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, and I great idea. Janice xx
ReplyDeleteFab card! Great improvisation and i love that basket - brilliant idea.
ReplyDeleteHope you had nice Sunday off.
Fatima x
Fabulous card Shabneez- great improvisation. Hope you enjoyed your Sunday off. Cathy x
ReplyDeletea great card, I love the twine on the basket
ReplyDeleteClever card Shabneez, love that little basket! xx
ReplyDeletefabulous card, love how you have made the little basket with the twine. Janice xx
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