I have an unhealthy way of dealing with stress. I shop. I don't just shop for anything I shop for card-making supplies. While cruising the shops as one does I came upon these fantastic balloon dies! I had to snag them and the match stamp set. The moment I saw them I knew exactly what would happen when they arrived in my studio, there would be a scene card filled with clouds! I built several scenes with these balloons.
When I started the balloon card project I really had no intention of using the grassy hill stencils. I had a vision of clouds and balloons, nothing more. As I blended my rainbow of clouds I decided the scene would not be complete without a bit of green. I made backgrounds before I created my balloons. In the end, I liked the cards with the grass better than the single background I made without.
When I talk about shopping you stash I mean it. I know there are many makers who want exactly what an inspiration card is created with. If that's you I won't be the maker you're hoping for. I use what is in my stash, be it new releases, products that date back 20 years, and everything in between. The sash on the ballon above is from a retired Simon Says Stamp set that I got as a "free gift with purchase" coupon a few years back, but it's perfect for a sentiment strip to go with this smaller balloon.
I absolutely love this set of balloon dies. There are really so many possibilities. This is the only card with only clouds that I created in my balloon-making marathon, and it looked a little naked without the grass. To balance the composition I add a few birds, from an older Newton's Nook stamp set.
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