Let’s take a journey through the skies of creativity! Join me as we embark on an adventure with stamps, ink, and paper to create delightful cards that soar to new heights with the adorable Lighter than Air Suite Collection. I have four fun designs to share with you today to create greeting cards that lift you up with colorful balloons dancing across a serene sky, carrying messages of encouragement, support, and celebration. With this versatile set, you can design playful cards that evoke feelings of warmth and excitement, perfect for any occasion!
Whether you’re sending well wishes to a friend, congratulating a loved one, or simply brightening someone’s day, these handmade cards are sure to leave a lasting impression. Make these greeting cards that lift you up using the Hot Air Balloon stamp set and dies, along with the coordinating Lighter than Air Designer Series Paper.
Hot Air Balloon Card Details
Here are the paper measurements and card details to make these Hot Air Balloon cards yourself. Keep scrolling for the complete supply list and to see which two cards are fun folds!
LEFT CARD:
- Fresh Freesia card base: 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″
- Basic White: 3 3/4″ x 5″
- DSP: 3 1/2″ x 4 3/4″
- Scraps: Fresh Freesia & Basic White for die cutting
- The circle was punched out of the DSP using the 2 3/8″ Circle Punch
- The clouds were colored using Balmy Blue and Blending Brushes
RIGHT CARD:
- Pool Party card base: 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″
- Basic White: 8″ x 5 1/4″, scored at 4″
- DSP: 2″ x 5 1/4″
- Scraps: Basic White & Lemon Lolly for die cutting
I know many of you love an easy fun fold card! This is probably one of my favorites because it’s so quick and easy to make.
- Balmy Blue card base: 4 1/4″ x 11″, score at 4″ and 6 3/4″
- DSP:
- Top Panel: 4″ x 3 3/4″
- Middle Panel: 4″ x 2 1/2″
- Bottom Panel: 4″ x 3/4″
- Basic White (bottom panel): 4″ x 4″
- Scraps: Basic White for die cutting
I love this unique card layout – it’s a standard card base, but with a “mini” card adhered on it!
- Azure Afternoon card base: 5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″
- Basic White: 5 1/4″ x 4″
- DSP: 5 1/4″ x 2″
- “Mini” card base: 8 1/2″ x 2 3/4″, score at 4 1/4″
- DSP: 4″ x 2 1/2″
- Scraps: Basic White & Lemon Lolly
Make Greeting Cards That Lift You Up
I hope these cards got you ready to embark on a crafting adventure to lift spirits and spread smiles.
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Designer series paper
Designer Series Paper. It’s what Stampin’ Up! calls their patterned papers.