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4/12/10

Just to explain

Hello Again, I have to pop in real quick to explain how I created these hot air balloons. I used the hot air balloon stamp from The Greeting Farm. Here  is there store but, I couldn't find the stamp and I hope it's still available. I made a card with it last summer and it's one of my favorites stamps. Since my scanner isn't working I used a projector to enlarge it in three different sizes.


I chose my colors according to the refills that I had available for my Copic markers. When coloring large areas it's a good idea to think ahead so you don't run out of ink. I have had this happen too many times. I added the faux stitching with a black gel pen and used back embroidery floss for the strings. I used to love to eat "Chicken in a Basket" crackers they are so yummy and I think of that when I look at the chicken....except mine have white dots. I was so scared to go up in this balloon and it was incredibly quiet being so high in the sky...yes I am very afraid of heights and having the fire above your head didn't help!! Did you know before you take one of these rides you lay down in the basket on top of everyone then the balloon pops up once it fills with the hot air from the torch. It was a great experiece but, to dangerous for me to do again. Have a great week. Hugs,Kathy
If you want to vote the links are below. Thanks sooooo mucho if you have :)

13 comments:

Sarah said...

Wow gorgeous bright card, it's so striking xxx

Virginia L. said...

You are a GENIUS!!!!!!!!!

Andi (RrlScrapGal) said...

Thanks for sharing those designer how to's!!!

I love your little chicken in the basket:)

donna mikasa said...

I voted!! And thanks for the inside scoop on how you created such a masterpiece! I can only imagine how many refills you'll be needing now! Way to go, Dream Team!!!

Dotty Jo said...

Great card and thanks for the info on that wonderful LO. Your colouring is fabulous, Jo x

Nancy said...

Kathy, your work just gets better and better! You continue to amaze me!

Alice said...

you are amazing, Sista!!! LOVE both the card and the layout! already voted for ya! =)

Kathy Martin said...

I found your blog! :) Now I get to keep up with your GORGEOUS projects! :)

Anonymous said...

Cute cards Kathy! I love those hot air balloons and your colouring is fab!

Cindy Groh said...

Beautiful card. Love the border punch you used.

Paperzilla said...

So cute!

Kelly Booth said...

Your card and page were just AWESOME!!!xoxoxo!!

Michelle said...

Thats one pretty card, great job:-)

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