Come play at PPA! How can you resist this wonderful sketch by Pal Margaret Moody? I had a great time playing with it. Won’t you join me and my Pals at PPA? We’d love to see you there.
Here's the sketch:
Here’s what I did:
●I created a So Saffron base of 5” x 7”. Following the sketch, I added the “Animals” paper from the Tall Tales Designer Series Paper at the top and bottom.
●For the middle section, I chose the “So Saffron and Whisper White Striped” paper from the Tall Tales DSP.
●I stamped “Sweet Pea” from the Little Angel Stamp Set in Chocolate Chip onto Whisper White using my new clear block stamps. Gina’s Tip: I thought I would never give up my wooden stamps, but I have definitely fallen in love with the clear block stamps. They are so easy to use and create such a crisp and clear image when you stamp with them.
●I backed the Whisper White with another piece of So Saffron and punched out a Brilliant Blue border using my Scallop Edge Punch.
●My finishing touch was to cut out the giraffe in the hot air balloon from the Tall Tales DSP using my Paper Snips and prop it up on the side of the sentiment using Pop-Up Glue Dots. Gina’s Tip: The great thing about following a sketch is that you can make it your own and not follow it exactly. I placed the scallop above my sentiment and used the balloon on the side.
Please feel free to leave me a comment or a question. I love hearing from you…always!
Recipe:
Stamp Set: Little Angel
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Designer Series Paper: Tall Tales
Cardstock: So Saffron, Whisper White, Brilliant Blue
Tools: Paper Snips, SNAIL Adhesive, Pop-up Glue Dots, Scallop Edge Punch
Tall Tales DSP
Little Angel Stamp Set
So adorable. Love your design. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 02/17/2010 at 07:39 PM
Wonderful, Gina! I love the unique look of the giraffe in the balloon. It really sets this card off!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 02/11/2010 at 10:18 PM
How fun!! I have two pregnant friends, I might be CASE-ing!! :)
Posted by: Debbie Pierce | 02/11/2010 at 08:15 PM
Cute cute cute cute cute! I'm not a “cute” kind of person....But this is CUTE!
Mike
Posted by: Mike | 02/11/2010 at 08:11 PM
What a great way to use that DSP! Very sweet!
Posted by: Melissa Young | 02/11/2010 at 06:53 PM
Yep . . . . one of my all time Gina favorites. Love how you snipped the balloon. The font is divine. Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 02/11/2010 at 06:22 PM
Gina this is gorgeous! I love that sentiment.
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 02/11/2010 at 06:10 PM
Love that little giraffe floating away.
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 02/11/2010 at 01:15 PM
How cute to snip out the balloon and giraffe - adorable accent!!
Posted by: Kim | 02/11/2010 at 11:33 AM
Love the snipped out balloon and giraffe! Cute baby card....
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 02/11/2010 at 11:00 AM
Hello, lovely Gina! Your card is so sweet. That paper is adorable! XO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 02/11/2010 at 07:51 AM