Sunday, June 23, 2013

I Thank My Lucky Stars For You

 
Hi bloggers!! Happy Sunday to you! I hope you're having a fantastic weekend! If you're anything like me, you instantly smiled when you saw this adorable card by Kelly Marie Alvarez.  She continues to come up with such sweet and innovative ideas! I will let her take it away to give you more details on the card.  Enjoy!
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The other night I had a dream of a critter in a hot air balloon, and I knew I had to make this card! (Yes, I dream about stamping!)

I colored and cut out the images from Lawn Fawn's Blue Skies and Critters in the 'Burbs stamp sets. Then I took my craft knife and made an incision in the basket. I cut down my bunny so he could fit in, and then I was able to tuck him right in the basket! I added some foam adhesive behind his head, and it really looks like he is riding in the balloon!


One thing I just love about the Blue Skies Lawn Cuts dies is that the cloud works with the stamps or without! I really liked the idea of some negative space on my night sky, so I used the dies to cut out some clouds in my navy panel.

To curve my Lucky Stars sentiment, I used my balloon to help guide me as I curved it on the block. That made it really easy to make sure it would hug the balloon perfectly!


I used some of the stars from Blue Skies to decorate my panel. My finishing touch was some Stickles. Every time I used Stickles, I get it all over the place, so I decided to squirt some on a piece of scratch paper and use a paintbrush to line the inside and outside of my clouds. It worked perfectly!

Thank you so much to Simon for having me! Happy Summer!
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149 comments:

  1. Maryann LaursenJune 23, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    This is so cute. Thanks sooo much for a great tut here Kelly, it looks awesome.

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  2. Grá O'NeillJune 23, 2013 at 5:58 AM

    Beautiful card & a great tip :)

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  3. omynJune 23, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    I love these stamps :) LF4TWin~!

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  4. Glennis FJune 23, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    This is such a cute card - the bunny looks like he is having fun floating around in the ky

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  5. PamJune 23, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    How stinkin cute!!!! Love the bunny in the colorful balloon! And super background too!

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  6. loulouJune 23, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    What a fun card. I love the negative clouds and how you have curved the sentiment over the balloon.

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  7. zub momiJune 23, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    What a fun card! Love the cute bunny and the curved sentiment :)

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  8. LauraJane:)June 23, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I like the dimension of the white clouds.

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  9. Pia LarsenJune 23, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    What a adorable card! So cute with the little bunny :o)

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  10. BreJune 23, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Great way to get the most out of your stamps!

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  11. GerrinaJune 23, 2013 at 7:40 AM

    I love balloons!

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  12. JenniferJune 23, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Super cute! Who doesn't like critters in a hot balloon?! =)

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  13. PamJune 23, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Such a fun card!

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  14. СтоклиJune 23, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Love Lawn Fawn stamps - they are so cute!

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  15. Elise C.June 23, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    That is so cute! The critter is adorable in the balloon!

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  16. ionabunnyJune 23, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    She cut the legs off the bunny!! Poor little thing. Ah well, he doesn't need to hop now he can fly. Great card. Great colours. Thanks for the reminder about bending those stamps. I always forget that.......

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  17. TracyJune 23, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    This is so cute! What a great idea!

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  18. kbrandy4June 23, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Absolutely cute as can be!!

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  19. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    I dream about stamping too! haha and I love the lawn fawn blue skies stamps and dies! I need to add those to my collection asap

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  20. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 9:07 AM

    This is such a cute set. That balloon looks like fun to color too.

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  21. KailashJune 23, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Wonderful design, love the fun colors and dimension!!

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  22. Sue DJune 23, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Very cute--love the stickles on the clouds and the cute bunny in the basket.

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  23. slangJune 23, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Very clever - the clouds seem to be floating. I have to get a cloud die today!!

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  24. DanaJune 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Aw soooo cute!! Love the balloon!!

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  25. Jennifer ScullJune 23, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    what a sweet little bunny in the clouds! love the look of this one. :)

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  26. Karen WeingartnerJune 23, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    So cute! What a fun idea!

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  27. Sheri GilsonJune 23, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Super cute! Love the balloon!

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  28. JamieJune 23, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    This is so cute!

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  29. alcaraz valérieJune 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Th elittle bunny in the basket is just too cute !!!! :)

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  30. Cheryl HJune 23, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    That is absolutely adorable!

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  31. Andrea GarlandJune 23, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    This card is super cute, love the new Lawn Fawn release.

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  32. Jean BullockJune 23, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Great paper piecing. Love how you made the clouds!

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  33. Disco QueenJune 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Kelly, Fabulous card. I love the way you curved the sentiment. Theresa x

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  34. Denise BryantJune 23, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Always fun designs from Lawn Fawn! Sweet card!

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  35. Carol LJune 23, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    I dream of stamp ideas too! LOL This is just adorable with those beautiful clouds and great coloring!

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  36. MetteJune 23, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    This is such a glorious card. Love everything about it from the colours to the stamps and lay-out. Thank you for sharing.

    Hugs ~ Mette

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  37. conilJune 23, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    You're right, Kelly always comes up with adorable cards. You can tell her, I dream about stamping too.

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  38. Chitra NairJune 23, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Such a cute cute card... Adore lawn fawn stamps...

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  39. Annie WillsJune 23, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    I love this stamp set and even just used it the other day for a card. But now I have to go back and get the Critters in the Burbs set! Thanks so much for sharing...this is adorable.

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  40. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    The colors pulled me in, but all the details made me stay. What a sweet card. Curving the sentiment really set off the balloon, just as the Stickles set off the clouds. Nicely done, Kelly.

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  41. dianaJune 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Cute card! And thanks for the tips. ;-)

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  42. ~ Jo ~June 23, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    What a cute card!!! I absolutely love this card and I love this stamp set! Love the tips you shared too, thank you!

    Hugs,
    Jo

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  43. Marcie LovettJune 23, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    What a great idea! Love the cutout clouds, too.

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  44. TonaJune 23, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    This is a fantastic card!

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  45. NikkiJune 23, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    This is fantastic love how you stamped the sentiment

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  46. Cheryl B.June 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Cut out clouds.
    Glitter.
    And a ballon loving bunny.
    What's not to love. Great card Kelley!!

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  47. gRiSeL™June 23, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Just genius the way Kelly Marie placed the cut out of the hot air balloon to curve her sentiment around it! This card is stunning!! Her cards ALWAYS make me smile!!! :D

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  48. JocelynJune 23, 2013 at 12:59 PM

    Yay. Bunnies are so cute!

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  49. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    So cute and freakin' genius!!

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  50. Kathy HJune 23, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Adorable! I love the way you made clouds with silver linings!

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  51. Kanan PandyaJune 23, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Super cute scene. Love it. :-)

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  52. ValByDesign, ValerieJune 23, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    aDORable!

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  53. SabrinaJune 23, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Very sweet and adorable!! I love how you made the words curve with the hot air balloon!

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  54. LauraEvaJune 23, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Oh.Mi.GAWD! That is adorable!!

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  55. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    lovely card today thanks for sharing it with us !!

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  56. Denacline88June 23, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    beautiful card today tfs with us today

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  57. BarbaraJune 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    This is really cute and could be used for lots of occasions!

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  58. PatJune 23, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    This is adorable!!!

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  59. Carol McCreadyJune 23, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Love your card. I'm totally crazy for Lawn
    Fawn Stamps.

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  60. HannekeJune 23, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    This is so cute! I love the little critter in the balloons basket! Hugs, Hanneke

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  61. IrisJune 23, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    So cute. Love the bunny.

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  62. Marlou McAleesJune 23, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    cool card :) TFS :) xx

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  63. Alexia MissoJune 23, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    Love the stamps, hope to win!!

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  64. BarbaraJune 23, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    Love the great dimension with the cut out clouds and the paper piecing is fabulous!

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  65. jengdJune 23, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    Adorable card! I love all of the great elements in it- such wonderful depth!

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  66. NWFlamingoJune 23, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Very cool! Love your "negative" clouds.

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  67. Mary MacJune 23, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Just adorable. Love the cloud die cut and the glitter. Cute balloon stamp

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  68. Loly BordaJune 23, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Lovely card! The negative cut clouds are perfect. TFS

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  69. Robin B.June 23, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    What a cute card, love the hot air balloon! Thanks for sharing.

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  70. RobynJune 23, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Super cute card! Love the night background!

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  71. Becky HJune 23, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    Oh my goodness! This is SO cute!!!

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  72. UnknownJune 23, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Love this card! I especially like what you did to the clouds - can't wait to try this out! :0

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  73. SandiJune 23, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    What an absolutely adorable card!! I love the curved sentiment and the die cut clouds.

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  74. MaRyKaYJune 23, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    haha I'm sure your not the only one that dreams about crafting. I always dream that I have more time in the day to get some crafting done..
    summer time is my busiest time so I have a limited amount of crafting time.
    I'm so jealous of people that get to do it for a living.
    I admire you all..
    I love your card. very cute

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  75. Crafty Math ChickJune 23, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I love that bunny in the basket - so cute! Looking forward to the sneak peeks!

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  76. CarolJune 23, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Adorable bunny! I always love your attention to detail.

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  77. Lynne in NIJune 23, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Aww what a cutie!! Lovin that fabulous sky too!

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  78. byAnnetteJune 23, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Kelly Marie always makes the cutest cards!

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  79. KristenJune 23, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Very cute!! :)

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  80. Janet D.June 23, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    I love your technique with 'tucking the bunny in the basket'. So cute.

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  81. UnifyhandmadeJune 23, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    So cute and fun! I always love Kelly's creations! Great job!!!!!

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  82. Nita K.June 23, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Falling more in love with Lawn Fawn with each project.

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  83. kazzieJune 23, 2013 at 6:50 PM

    Such a cute card and a great tip for the way you curved your sentiment.

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  84. kazzieJune 23, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    Such a cute card and a great tip for the way you curved your sentiment.

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  85. Katie Ann BrooksJune 23, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Ack! Perfect and perfectly cute!

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  86. Memories by MandaJune 23, 2013 at 7:21 PM

    Such a cute card!

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  87. Megan McDonaldJune 23, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Great card, love how you did the words

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  88. Linda TJune 23, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    Very nice card. Thank you for you're inspiration.

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  89. crafterJune 23, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Simply adorable! Love that bunny.

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  90. snappy scrappyJune 23, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Adorable...love it!

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  91. Miriam PrantnerJune 23, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    So cute! I love the negative cut clouds!

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  92. Lisa's Creative NicheJune 23, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    THis is adorable! LOVE this set!

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  93. slbt17June 23, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    very sweet!
    Sandra ltb

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  94. Gilu JJune 23, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    Adorable, colorful card!

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  95. PamelaJune 23, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    That rabbit in the hot air balloon is ADORABLE!!!!!!

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  96. PamJune 23, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Super cute card! The bunny in the basket was such a Greta idea!

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  97. Sheila HJune 24, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    The bunny riding in the hot air balloon is amazing - so cute and clever!

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  98. Sheila HJune 24, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    The bunny riding in the hot air balloon is amazing - so cute and clever!

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  99. Indy's DesignsJune 24, 2013 at 12:13 AM

    Super cute! Love the curved sentiment!

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  100. LisaJune 24, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Love Kelly! Such a cute card!

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  101. karenelrJune 24, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Oh, how darling--as always! I have got to get this balloon set and dies! Thanks for showcasing Lisa!

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  102. Ann MarieJune 24, 2013 at 12:52 AM

    That bunny sure seems to be enjoying the adventure! Thanks for making me smile.

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  103. Deborah MontgomeryJune 24, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Love the idea....I am a huge fan of Lawn Fawn...Thank you for sharing :)

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  104. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    That is so clever - making the balloon POP like that!!

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  105. KarenladdJune 24, 2013 at 2:26 AM

    WOW, this is spectacular! I love how that balloon is colored!

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  106. SHartlJune 24, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    This is really amazing! Loving the fun stamps and the die cut clouds and curved sentiment!

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  107. UnknownJune 24, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Great idea to use the balloon as a guide for curving the sentiment stamp. Maddy x

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  108. RenukaJune 24, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    I am obsessed with hot air balloons at the moment.. love this card..TFS!

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  109. gilaJune 24, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    große klasse, genial
    lg gila

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  110. Isha GuptaJune 24, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Wonderful card. Love it!!!

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  111. DonnaJune 24, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    What an awesome card! I really love that sentiment. Just adorable how you tucked the bunny in the balloon.

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  112. Elin LarssonJune 24, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Soo cute card and a clever idea to put the critter inside it. Love it!!!!

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  113. sumoJune 24, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I woke myself up dreaming of a card I want to make. Hope it turns out as cute as yours!

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  114. DianeJune 24, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    I don't dream of cards, but stay awake forever thinking about them...lol...very cute card...love that big colorful hot air balloon and critter!!

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  115. JanetJune 24, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Awesome card adn tutorial! Love it all!~God bless~

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  116. J.G. Thrane June 24, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Smashing card - and thanks for the tips with the text stamp.

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  117. Stephanie R/SJune 24, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Omg genius its so cute I luv it

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  118. DebbieC.June 24, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Such a wonderful card and I really like that bunny in the basket!

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  119. Mary AnnJune 24, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    Such a Very Cute Card!Thanks for the tutorial!!!

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  120. Amy McCueJune 24, 2013 at 8:05 AM

    Fun card. I like the clods cut out of the paper.

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  121. MollieJune 24, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Adorable card and I love the way you curved your sentiment. I too dream about projects to make:)

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  122. Shaughn WoodruffJune 24, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    Oh my gosh, I love how so many different Lawn Fawn stamp sets were incorporated into this card, so creative!

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  123. JaneenJune 24, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Ohmy, what a fun fun card.

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  124. Dottie JJune 24, 2013 at 8:54 AM

    Very cute card! Love the way you combine the stamped images into one dimensional image. (And I agree that Stickles is so much easier to control with a brush.)

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  125. Monika/BuzsyJune 24, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    What a super cute card! Love the balloon and the sweet bunny ... the clouds looks awesome! So creative.

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  126. SharonJune 24, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Oh I just love what you did with that Blue Skies set! And great way to use the sentiment too.

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  127. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 9:26 AM

    Great card. Love hot air balloons.

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  128. MarciaJune 24, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Your not alone. I dream about scrapbooking.

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  129. DianeJune 24, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    What a cute card. Love how you put your sentiment around the hot air balloon. Thanks for sharing.

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  130. Annette AllenJune 24, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    hee hee this is really adorable.. i love it..

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  131. CharkJune 24, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    fun! love Stickles and your balloon is so great!

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  132. Message KeeperJune 24, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    Cute, adorable and fabulous!

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  133. {VICKI}June 24, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    what fun

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  134. ReneeJune 24, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Thank you for sharing your fun card, Kelly!! I love the balloon and the banners, too!!

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  135. Larissa HeskettJune 24, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Wow!! Thanks so much for sharing all of the cute inspiration!! Have a fabulous week!! ;)

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  136. AnonymousJune 24, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    So cool. Love the background.
    marilyn2222 @ hotmail dot com
    follower

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  137. Kris in AlaskaJune 24, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Isn't that the cutest card? Love the popped up bunny and the stickles around the clouds!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  138. RachelJune 24, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    such a stunning card! it is all over pinterest!
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.com

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  139. RachelJune 24, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    love this-so super cute!!!

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  140. mariangelJune 24, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    lovely creation love lawn fawn stamps love the colors thanks for sharing

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  141. Terri (blindstamper)June 24, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    Darling! Love the curved sentiment.

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  142. Lynn. G.June 24, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Absolutely love it! I just got this set and can't wait to try it out! Thank you so much for sharing. You guys ROCK!

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  143. ShaunaJune 24, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Awesome card! I love the glitter around the cloud cut-outs!!!

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  144. LeeJune 24, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Adorable card! I just love the hot air balloon!

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  145. Carmen NJune 24, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    So cute! Thanks for the inspiration

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  146. LilianaJune 24, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    What an adorable card! Love it, super cute!

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  147. Rebecca EdnieJune 25, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Super cute and a great technique!

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  148. RossanaJune 26, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Awesome card!

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  149. Heidi C.June 28, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    I always wanted to figure out how to do something like this. Now I know! Thanks so much for sharing this especial techniques!

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