I used the Stampin’ Up! Celebrate Today stamp set and matching Balloon Framelits to create a super quick birthday card to share today.
My card layout was inspired by Freshly Made Sketches #184.
The colors for my card were inspired by TGIF Challenges #01.
And the twine on my project was inspired by Just Us Girls #291.
I started by taping a panel of Crushed Curry and a panel of Calypso Coral card stock together (just used a little Scotch Tape on the back), then embossing them with the Large Polka Dot Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to a panel of Whisper White card stock with SNAIL, then to a Pool Party card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I stamped the little banner from the Celebrate Today photopolymer stamp set in Calypso Coral ink on a Whisper White panel and I cut it out with the matching framelit from the Balloon Framelits set. I colored the polka dots and stripes on the banner with my Crushed Curry Stampin’ Write Marker, then adhered the banner to the card front with touches of Multipurpose Liquid Glue.
I stamped the balloon image from the Celebrate Today stamp set in Pool Party ink on a Whisper White panel, then stamped the birthday sentiment over the image in Calypso Coral ink. I cut the balloon image out with the matching Balloon Framelit, then tied a strand of Crushed Curry Baker’s Twine around the bottom of the balloon and adhered the balloon to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I ran a tiny bit of Multipurpose Liquid Glue down the strand of Baker’s Twine and I adhered it to the card front, then I adhered a small strand of Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim under the balloon with a Glue Dot. I added three Rhinestone Basic Jewels to finish the card front.
I stamped the balloon images from the Celebrate Today stamp set in Pool Party, Calypso Coral and Crushed Curry inks on a Whisper White panel inside the card.
You can find a complete list of supplies, including card stock cuts, at the very bottom of this post.
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Backorder List and Items Temporarily Unavailable
Stampin’ Up! has provided us with the list of items currently on backorder with their anticipated in-stock date as well as the items that are low inventory and those that have been turned off temporarily due to backorder delays.
Currently, the following items are on BACKORDER; backordered items will be available on or before the date indicated:
May 1
126397: Postage Due Clear Stamp Set
126557: From My Heart Clear Stamp Set
126562: The Great Outdoors Clear Stamp Set
129126: Kind & Cozy Clear Stamp Set
May 4
127821: Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
131162: Brights Collection Classic Stampin’ Ink Refills
May 11
135294: Variety Pack 12″ x 12″ Project Life Photo Pocket Pages
May 15
129406: Bitty Butterfly Punch
May 16
133722: Adhesive Transfer Sheets
May 18
129267: Bitty Banners Framelits Dies
Currently the following items are temporarily NOT ORDERABLE:
119859: Extra-Large Oval Punch
120279: Clear-Block Storage Caddy
126189: Paper-Piercing Tool
129381: Ovals Collection Framelits
130148: Grid Paper
137898: Calypso Coral Pompom Trim – no longer available
137909: Artisan Embellishment Kit – no longer available
137951: So You Project Kit
Currently, the following items have LOW INVENTORY and will move to the “Not Orderable” list (above) once the current inventory is depleted:
119854: 1-3/4″ Scallop Circle Punch
119855: Large Oval Punch
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- Pool Party – 4-1/4″ x 11″ card base
- Calypso Coral – 2-5/8″ x 4-7/8″ panel
- Crushed Curry – 1″ x 4-7/8″ panel
- Whisper White – Balloon Framelits die cut, 3-3/4″ x 5″ panel, 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside card)
Stampin’ Up! items used to create this project:
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LOVE the dotted background – cute use of twine too. Thanks for joining in at JUGS!
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Such a happy card! I love how you created the background with two pieces of card stock. Thanks for joining us at TGIF!
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Great use of colors, Amy! Your cards are always perfection.
Thanks Melanie! That made me smile today. 🙂
great taste with that stamp set! I used the same one! <3
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Such a fun card using bright and cheerful colors! That big balloon is so cool! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
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Very pretty colors and design. Love the balloon and the twine too. Thanks for joining us at Just Us Girls!
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Such a perfect use of the sketch – that big balloon, off-the-edge, is SO festive. And I love the polka dot balloon decorating the inside. Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
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I absolutely love the colours and those big polka dots, Amy! Great card! Thank you for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
Thank you!!
I absolutely love this and your colours are perfect! Great card! Thank you for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches!
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I love those fun colors and that dotted background! Nice touch with the sequins and twine tied balloon. Thanks for playing with us at JUGS!
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Looks FAB! Especially like that color blocking & embellies!
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Way to rock the challenges! Thanks for playing along with us at TGIF!
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Hi Amy! I just Love that big polka dot ef with this Pretty Birthday Balloon! Super cute and fun too! I’ve decided to check you on Splitcoast since I still can’t receive the blogs by email. Please continue to upload your cards to SCS! : )
Thanks Roberta…I’m sad that my blog posts aren’t coming through your email. I wish that I had a way to fix that for you. 🙁