Up, Up and Away!

Here in Boise, Idaho, we have an annual festival called the Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic. For one week in late August, the skies are filled with the brilliant colors and extraordinary shapes of hot air balloons. (Photo credit: www.spiritofboise.com) 

This festival inspired my latest card creation. I just love the gorgeous "Follow Your Dreams" 3D hot air balloon stickers that you can get for free with a qualifying order from FSJ. They are retiring June 30 and only available while supplies last. 

The stickers are two and three layers deep, and add so much texture and color to your card. When used in combination with the FSJ Cloud Dreams dies and some leftover bits of Mirror Gold paper, they make a really beautiful, sunny card to brighten anyone's day. And about that Mirror Gold paper - it's on the expensive side because it is very high quality, so don't waste a single scrap. The ultra thin strips at the top and bottom of this card were leftovers from a previous project. 

The "thinking of you" message from the brilliant, versatile Inside & Out stamp set is perfect for this card. The front sentiment is heat set with Journey Gold Embossing Powder on Journey Vellum, which is thick enough to withstand the heat of the Journey Heat Tool without warping. Inside the card is a sweet message about spreading sunshine, which this card will certainly do. Consider using these balloons for a birthday card, or even a graduation note!

Supplies List

• Stamps: Inside & Out
• Dies: Cloud Dreams Bundle
• Inks: Clear Pigment Ink
• Cardstock: Whip Cream, Mirror Gold, Journey Vellum
• Coloring Tools: Journey Gold Embossing Powder
• Embellishments: Follow Your Dreams adhesive stickers
• Adhesives: Journey Craft Glue, Journey Foam Squares, Mini Glue Dots

To purchase these supplies and so much more, visit my FSJ store front.