Hello Again, I have to pop in real quick to explain how I created these hot air balloons. I used the hot air balloon stamp from The Greeting Farm. Here is there store but, I couldn’t find the stamp and I hope it’s still available. I made a card with it last summer and it’s one of my favorites stamps. Since my scanner isn’t working I used a projector to enlarge it in three different sizes.
I chose my colors according to the refills that I had available for my Copic markers. When coloring large areas it’s a good idea to think ahead so you don’t run out of ink. I have had this happen too many times. I added the faux stitching with a black gel pen and used back embroidery floss for the strings. I used to love to eat “Chicken in a Basket” crackers they are so yummy and I think of that when I look at the chicken….except mine have white dots. I was so scared to go up in this balloon and it was incredibly quiet being so high in the sky…yes I am very afraid of heights and having the fire above your head didn’t help!! Did you know before you take one of these rides you lay down in the basket on top of everyone then the balloon pops up once it fills with the hot air from the torch. It was a great experiece but, to dangerous for me to do again. Have a great week. Hugs,Kathy
If you want to vote the links are below. Thanks sooooo mucho if you have 🙂
Rainmac says
Wow gorgeous bright card, it’s so striking xxx
Virginia L. says
You are a GENIUS!!!!!!!!!
Andi (RrlScrapGal) says
Thanks for sharing those designer how to’s!!!
I love your little chicken in the basket:)
donna mikasa says
I voted!! And thanks for the inside scoop on how you created such a masterpiece! I can only imagine how many refills you’ll be needing now! Way to go, Dream Team!!!
Dotty Jo says
Great card and thanks for the info on that wonderful LO. Your colouring is fabulous, Jo x
Nancy says
Kathy, your work just gets better and better! You continue to amaze me!
Alice Wertz says
you are amazing, Sista!!! LOVE both the card and the layout! already voted for ya! =)
Kathy Martin says
I found your blog! 🙂 Now I get to keep up with your GORGEOUS projects! 🙂
Simone says
Cute cards Kathy! I love those hot air balloons and your colouring is fab!
cindy says
Beautiful card. Love the border punch you used.
Paperzilla says
So cute!
Kelly Booth says
Your card and page were just AWESOME!!!xoxoxo!!
Michelle says
Thats one pretty card, great job:-)