Today I am using one of the little fun dies from Spellbinders and this one is called Up and Away. This is the only die used on the card but it is very effective for many occasions.
Spellbinders Supplies:
Other Supplies:
- Kraft Card
- Glossy Accents
- Atlas Paper
- Black Fine liner Pen
Instructions:
Fold an A4 piece of Kraft card in half and then cut it in half to produce two card blanks for you to work with. Pop the other on one side for another project. Cut a slightly smaller black layer and then another smaller layer from the Atlas paper.
Stamp and emboss your sentiment on to the front of the paper in the position you want it.
From the Kraft card cut two of the balloons, baskets, and basket trim and ink through the die before removing the balloons die.
Layer the panels together with glue and add the balloons and baskets in the position you like and add the little top to the baskets with a thin piece of foam tape.
With your black pen draw in the string to hold the basket to the balloon. And make some small curved "V" shapes to represent flying birds in the distance.
Designers Tip:
Cut the balloons from colored card and ink through the die and add glossy accents to make them shine. Keep them flat and level until the glossy accents is dry otherwise it will run off the shapes.
makes me want to fly, lovely card
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Great card Christina! Wonderful design, would be a fab card for a guy. Debra x
ReplyDeleteLove your card, just went to Reno's Balloon Race, fix perfect.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mans card Christina. A really good die to invest in.
ReplyDeleteLove Val in Spain x
Lovely card Christina and great for a male
ReplyDeleteAnne
Great card-could be used for so many occasions.
ReplyDeleteMichele
Christina that is another card suitable for men who can be so hard to please, thanks Ann
ReplyDeleteGreat card, might have to get that die it is a good one for men.
ReplyDeleteDi B. x
What a sweet card. Love this die and your b idea to use Glossy Accents to add dimension.
ReplyDeleteMorning Christina,
ReplyDeleteLove your designs, like to use of the map.
Lydia
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A beautiful card. Good one for the men.
ReplyDeleteGood morning Christina
ReplyDeleteWhat a smashing card today. I love the way you have used the glossy accents on the balloons, it looks so effective.
Crafty hugs
Joan
great card. the glossy accents is so right for this too. xx
ReplyDeleteSimple and effective - Will have to check out Glossy Accents, xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card, Christina. That balloon die is too much fun...another to add to my ever growing Spellbinders wish list lol. I've had a bottle of glossy accents (although I think it's a different brand so called something else) on my shelf for ages and used it for the first time the other day. Boy, doesn't it make a huge difference to the finished card! xx
ReplyDeleteYes a lovely card Christina especialy for those going away also the males. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Have a lovely day. xxx
Good Morning Christina :) Fabulous Design this morning! Thank you so much for sharing. Enjoy a lovely day. Big Hugs.
ReplyDeletethank you Christina, a lovely male card...Like the use of Glossy Accents...luv Ursula xx
ReplyDeleteGreat design Christina, another one that would be OK for males & teenagers! Pat x
ReplyDeleteHi Christina,
ReplyDeleteLove your card and, funny coincidence, I bought the balloon die yesterday :))
Hugs,
Guida
Hi Christina
ReplyDeleteLovely card made with the flight balloons.
Pretty! I have had this die in my cart many times but never actually purchased it! After seeing this I know that I need to rectify that ASAP!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteNice card, and very appropriate for this time of year because of the hot air balloon events that are being held now.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card - you truly are a talented lady - so inspiring - thank you for sharing x
ReplyDeleteI have a few grandchildren, (boys) the right age for this type of card. Lovely card. Dianne
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! Great for our male population. Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina, love the card and now I want the balloon die of course.
ReplyDeleteDo you ever be at Ally Pally or NEC ?
hugs Maria x
Hi Christina a lovely card and as everyone says would be a brilliant male card.
ReplyDeleteKind regards
Anne Owens
Brilliant male card. Thanks for tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHi Christina
ReplyDeleteLove the card. You really are inventive and I wish I had as much inspiration as you.
Thanks for the tutorial.
Love and best wishes
Jenny C xxx
Hi Christina, again yes it looks like woul be good for a male card, I coul only fn one new video so I will have to go an check it out again. Take Care Melody xXx
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this die - I just love it! Thank you Christina.
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