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KLM Designs - Hot Air Balloon

KLM Designs is closing their store. All stamps sets have been clearance priced. See the KLM blog for all details.

I made this card using one of the last digi stamps that Kathryn gave us to work with. This balloon just screams for paper piecing for me. (I love paper piecing!)


Thank you for looking! Please stop by the KLM blog to take advantage of their store closing sale.




Supplies:


  • Stamps: Plain Hot Air Balloon from KLM Designs, Just the Ticket from PaperTrey
  • Inks: Close To My Heart Juniper & Tulip
  • Papers & CS: Close To My Heart Key To My Heart paper pack, PaperTrey Dark Chocolate CS
  • Tools: PaperTrey ticket die, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Big Shot, Copic markers
  • Embellishments: Misc. baker's twine, button, ribbon
  • Techniques: Paper piecing

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Comments

Kathy Braun and Lucky said…
Great card, you are right, it really does need paper piecing and the love what you used, so bright! Love all the layers, so much fun for this hot air balloon.
January 10, 2011 at 6:39 AM
Denise and Louise said…
Lovely card and great paper piecing. Thanks for joining us at DYSU.

Denise
January 10, 2011 at 7:20 AM
WencheP said…
Superfun card, love the hot air ballon. Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up.

-Wenche
January 10, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Pat (mspfd) said…
I love hot air balloons and paper piecing is one of my favorite techniques. Your card is fabulous. You created a wonderful design to showcase this image!
January 10, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Scrappy Scatty said…
Love your card Thanks for joining us over at Digistamps4joy hope to see you again soon
Love Jan xx
January 10, 2011 at 8:59 AM
Karin said…
Very cute and great paper piecing!
January 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Janna said…
hi sheryl, thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous card with us at DYSU :) Janna
January 10, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Kim B said…
Great card!
Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up Challenge blog.
January 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Fiona said…
Super card - lovely colours and great technique!
January 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM
*Alison* said…
WOW this is so pretty.. I too love the colors.. Way to "STACK UP" and use your buttons.. Thanks so much for playing along with us at DYSU Challenge Blog :) Can't wait to see what you create next week.. HUGS

Alison-Owner
January 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Love the paper piecing and the colors. TFS
January 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Marlene said…
What a fun card! Love hot air balloons. (Hope to take a ride in one some day!)
January 10, 2011 at 2:21 PM
Miranda said…
cute card
thanks for joining us at the DYSU challenge blog

gr Miranda
January 10, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Elizabeth said…
Great card. Love the colors - bright and happy on a dull day! :)
January 10, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Tracy V. said…
Very pretty card! I have yet to paper piece, but I got a new printer for christmas, so I hope to attempt it soon!!
Tracy V
January 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM
xiumaiyuki said…
This card is so pretty and fun!!! Love the PP you used for that hot air balloon.
January 10, 2011 at 3:23 PM
Anne Marie said…
You are so right, that balloon was screaming for that pretty paper piecing. Love your choice of papers and colors. the shading looks awesome behind the balloon, too. :)
January 10, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Gina said…
Gorgeous colors. Love the paper piecing on the balloon. I never thing to do that with digi images. Love the black behind the image panel, it really pops and makes the balloon stand out even more.
January 10, 2011 at 5:36 PM
CRAZYCRAFTSHED said…
Hi Cheryl
A fabulous card,thankyou for joining us at Delightful Challenges,
Hugs Dianne xx
January 10, 2011 at 6:11 PM
Donna said…
Fun card, Cheryl! Thanks for joining us for the button challenge at Delightful Challenges.
January 10, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Crafty Creations said…
Gorgeous paper!! Of course you had to showcase it on a balloon! I love the sentiment on the ticket as well!!

I just used tickets on one of my cards today! Just gotta get around to posting it!

:)
Maria
January 10, 2011 at 8:33 PM
Maria Matter said…
beautiful Cheryl, love the paper piecing!!
hugs & blessings
January 10, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Pauline said…
I just love the colours and the dimension in the card ... the balloon really has come to life! Thanks for joining us at Do You Stack Up!
Pauline
January 10, 2011 at 9:52 PM
Kirsty Vittetoe said…
So pretty, I especially love your color choice!
January 10, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Emma said…
A gorgeous card Cheryl, love the colours and paper piecing.
Thank you for your lovely comment over on my blog.
Hugs Emma x
January 11, 2011 at 2:25 AM
1CardCreator said…
What a great card Cheryl, I love the paper piecing and the bg dp is gorgeous! ~Diane
January 11, 2011 at 5:59 AM
KelsMakes!!! said…
Lovely! Thanks for joining us at Digistamps4Joy this time!
January 11, 2011 at 7:23 AM
princesskitten said…
that's a really elegant look and I love the colours

kitten DYSU team
January 11, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Lori said…
Super cute card! That would be so cool to go on a hot air balloon ride someday! Thanks for playing with us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week!
January 11, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Donna said…
What a fun card. Love your colors and the pop up of part of the balloon.
January 11, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Lesley said…
Great card, love the balloon! Thanks for taking part in the Alphabet and CYDA challenges xx
January 11, 2011 at 12:51 PM
Audrey said…
What a beautiful card. I love the paper piecing. Thanks for joining us at Aud Sentiments.
January 11, 2011 at 1:12 PM
Vera W. Yates (Ling) said…
Fabulous card Cheryl. Glad you can join us at Wee Memories!
January 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM
Tammy said…
Just beautiful! I love the paper piecing!!
January 11, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Monica K. said…
Very pretty card!! I love how you used the PTI ticket set. Your layering is wonderful too. Love your blog!
January 11, 2011 at 3:27 PM
Jóna said…
Super great card !

Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best :D Hope to see you again.

All the best to you,
Jóna, DT member at DDSB
January 11, 2011 at 5:33 PM
Ann said…
This is absolutely fantastic! Love everything about it!

Thanks for playing at Wee Memories this week!
January 11, 2011 at 8:09 PM
Tamie said…
I love your card. It brings back great memories for me, when we took a Hot air Balloon ride. what an awesome image and I just love the layout of your whole card along with the colors. Thanks so much for sharing this cutie with us at 4 Crafty Chicks.

Tamie - 4CCC DT
January 11, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Joanne Gilch said…
Fabulous paper piecing...love the layout, too!
January 12, 2011 at 2:02 AM
Karen said…
Lovely Cheryl, thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shops Best.
xx
January 12, 2011 at 2:35 AM
Pinkllilac said…
Beautiful card Cheryl love the design and colours.
Thank you for joining our button challenge at Digistamps4joy this week.
Hugs Linda
January 12, 2011 at 3:16 AM
Annette Bowes said…
Lovely card Cheryl, yet to try paper piercing on my to do list lol! Take CareX:)
January 12, 2011 at 5:50 AM
Anonymous said…
One fabulous balloon!Just love the colours you've used on this.Thanks for joining us at Digi Doodle Shop's Best :D
Lisa x
January 12, 2011 at 7:27 AM
Jinny Newlin said…
So beautiful, Cheryl! LOVE those colors together, and your layout is divine! Thanks for playing along with us, this week, at Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge!
January 12, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Kelly said…
love the layers on your card!
January 12, 2011 at 6:50 PM
Tracy said…
Love the design on this card and the pretty papers you've used! Your pp balloon looks awesome! Thanks so much for joining us this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best!
January 12, 2011 at 8:44 PM
Leah the Orange said…
beautiful! love your paper choices (espesh for the balloon!) - thanks for joining the Charisma Gals during our birthday celebration! xo
January 12, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Maria (inkymits) said…
Hiya, this is a really nice project! Thanks for joining us at The Crafty Pad this week,good luck and hope to see you again next week.
Maria x
January 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM
AnitaRex said…
Love that balloon! Looks great paper pieced! So happy you joined in on the fun at Wee Memories!
January 14, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Jen Leeflang said…
Wow - you have been busy. Thanks for joining us on the Digistamps4Joy "Button Up" challenge
JenLee
DS4J DT
January 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Mel X said…
Aww, such a pretty card.

Thanks for joining us this time at Craft Your Days Away. Good luck.

Mel X
January 15, 2011 at 4:48 PM
Gemma said…
lovely creation! Thanks for joining in our Button Up challenge this fortnight at Digistamps 4 Joy! Gemma :)
January 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM
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