4.08.2011

Hot Air Balloons are, well, HOT! Just say'n.

Yes, my friends, Hot Air Balloons are THE THING at the moment! And I am ALL. OVER. THAT. You know how trends are...some you love some just confuse the living daylights out of you. Well, this one is one of those ones that I am jumping head first into because, well, I loved them before, so why not take advantage of the trend!?! HA!

And...I have a little secret. On Tuesday Skipping Stones Design will be releasing a stamp set with....yup!...you guessed it...HOT AIR BALLOONS!

But I couldn't wait to use it, so I'm sharing a card I created for the Stamping Royalty contest (it was not selected) with you today.

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Just a Note to say... HEEEE!!!!! *Love. It.* Just say'n.

I stamped the SSD stamps on Crate Paper Portrait Collection papers. *LOVE!* I simply cut out the balloons and mounted them on the card in staggered form. One is raised with a Thermoweb foam square (or three). The edges of the panels in the background are barely inked to give them definition.

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So, on this fine Friday, I leave you with a lofty greeting! HA!!! LOFTY!!! HOT AIR BALLOONS!!!! *sigh* I crack myself up. I really do. HA!

Have a super fun weekend!!!

30 comments:

  1. Mary Pat SiehlApril 8, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    oh i loves the ballons! the crate paper is awesome with them!

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  2. Jamie Lane DesignsApril 8, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    This is super cute! Love the hot air balloons and your little bow!

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  3. Diana FisherApril 8, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Love this card and super cute choice of papers!

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  4. SaraApril 8, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Very cute! So smart to stamp them on the patterned paper!

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  5. Valerie-JaelApril 8, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Hot work, Jingle! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. Handmade HannahApril 8, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Wow - I LOVE this card. You are very talented! Thanks for sharing :)

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  7. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesApril 8, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I still want to climb into a real balloon and see my community from a totally different perspective. Have a fabulous weekend Jungle...you spread sunshine to us all. Peace, Mary Helen

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  8. DebApril 8, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    gorgeous card, love those balloons!
    Have a great weekend!
    Happy Crafting, Debxx

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  9. EvaApril 8, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Ohhh..this is just GORGEOUS...I love Hot Air Balloons!!!

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  10. Laura CApril 8, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Oh maybe I need some Hot Balloon stamps after all! Gorgeous Jingle

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  11. Connie MercerApril 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Jingle~I love visting your blog and your cards are the cutest ever!!!! I invite you to visit mine~

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  12. ElectraApril 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    These are really great stamps!

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  13. MarleneApril 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Beautiful!!! I love the paper piecing you did on those balloons...awesome stuff. I'd love to ride in a real one some day!

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  14. Kelly Roberts April 8, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    how lovely! i think is card is so good. i like the stamps on patterned paper. i may have to try that. come visit me. i have a card giveaway going on. :)

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  15. DettaoApril 8, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I need those stamps!

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  16. Zemphira ~ Scatter Art.April 8, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    They are so hot right now. You're only makin' em hotter.
    :)

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  17. NettyApril 8, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    No need to convince me Jingle I love hot air balloons and often go to these events, such fun.
    Great card and terrific stamps. Have a lovely weekend, Annette x

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  18. Gerri HerbstApril 8, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Such a pretty card. Simply delightful. Fun Im working on two Hot Air Balloon projects too. They are hot! Youll see them this week.take care, gerri

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  19. LesleyApril 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Jingle, this makes me want to say...Up up and away in my beautiful balloon!
    This is a fun card! Thanks for the info on the Flower Frog, now on a hunt for one.
    Take care and keep smilin!
    lesley

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  20. Stacey WilsonApril 8, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    This card is beautiful! I love that hot air balloons are "hot" right now. I've always found them so magical in a way. I must have this stamp set!

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  21. Theresa MacNaughtonApril 8, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    There is truly something so magical about hot air balloons! I LOVE what you did here. Great job! Have a happy weekend! Theresa

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  22. 1CardCreatorApril 8, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Cute card, love those balloons.

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  23. TracyApril 9, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    What a fun card.
    I can think of a few sentiments that could go good with this stamp...but it has to do with being filled with hot air.
    Teehee, yup I crack myself up too :)

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  24. AnonymousApril 9, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Fantastic card! Love those balloons!

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  25. Becky ShanderApril 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Seeing these hot air balloons has just sparked some inspiration, thanks! I've been craving some fresh subjects to explore.

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  26. Lynn StevensApril 10, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Your too funny and I Love Balloons too. Great card!
    Hugs Lynn

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  27. Lynne MoncrieffApril 10, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Jingle you always made such cute cards.
    Wishes
    Lynne M

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  28. TerryApril 10, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Very cute! Nice papers also!

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  29. KristinApril 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Those balloons are stunning and your card is bright and beautiful - very elegant. Thank you for sharing xo

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  30. JennyApril 11, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    Lovely card Jingle... the hot air balloons are fabulous... love them... and your happy posts always make me smile :)))

    Have a happy week...
    Hugs
    Jenny x

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