June. I can hardly believe it. The kids are out of school and today marked the start of the summer madness. But, it's the first of the month, and that means it's Papertrey Ink Senior Team challenge time!
This month we are once again showcasing an older set in the Papertrey line-up. Scattered Showers and it's companion Scattered Showers Additions....both designed by Dawn McVey.
As I was stamping away on some scrap paper brainstorming my project today, suddenly, out from the midst of the umbrellas popped a hot air balloon! Crazy, huh? So I ran with it and today instead of umbrellas, I present to you a hot air balloon. Just by stamping two umbrellas facing eachother, and a little bit of simple masking to create the design between the two. I'll show you how in a bit.
I created the balloon strings just by stitching with some black embroidery floss and the basket is a scrap of Kraft cardstock.
I decided to go vintage, shabby and girly, then glitzed it up a bit with some gems and glittered buttons.
Here's a quick step-out of the masking if you'd like to make one of your own.
Start by stamping two umbrellas facing eachother with about a 3/4" gap in between...
Now create 2 masks for the umbrellas using Post-its and place them over the balloons...
Also place two more Post-its along the sides of the umbrellas...
Now stamp in between the two umbrellas. I used Background Basics: Tin Types
Remove the masks and voila! The top of a hot air balloon!
I hope you enjoyed today's post! Stop by the other Senior Team members to see their new spin on the classic Scattered Showers sets.
Lisa Johnson
Dawn McVey
Heather Nichols
Michelle Wooderson
Nichole Heady
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Gaw. You did not just make a hot air balloon out of umbrellas. Seriously? Seriously? You have just blown my mind, Betsy. SO AMAZING.
Posted by: Cristina | May 31, 2011 at 11:05 PM
Stunning. Clever. Inspring.
Posted by: Holly | May 31, 2011 at 11:17 PM
genius!!! you're the mcgyver of stamp sets!! xoxo
Posted by: jen shears | May 31, 2011 at 11:26 PM
It does look vintage and shabby - not words I would generally associate with Papertrey Ink, it is also cute and clever. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Katie B | June 01, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Love your creative use of stamps! Your cards are beautiful!
Posted by: Sophia | June 01, 2011 at 01:10 AM
Betsy your creativity always amazes me and one of the other things I love about your work is how cheerful and colourful it is. This card may be a departure from the bright colours but the creativity is absolute genius!!
Posted by: Morag | June 01, 2011 at 02:15 AM
How cleaver and creative to use the umbrellas to create the hot air balloon! I just adore seeing new ways to use existing stamps! Your card is very nice ... love the colors and design! :)
Posted by: Gabby | June 01, 2011 at 03:03 AM
That's so unique and really fun way to make that balloon. I would have never guess how you did that. Thanks for teaching us!
Posted by: Bette | June 01, 2011 at 03:13 AM
This is very cool - love it. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation!
Posted by: Sharon Secor | June 01, 2011 at 04:11 AM
How creative to see a hot air balloon in two umbrellas! The card is very pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cheri | June 01, 2011 at 04:24 AM
You are just so creative. What a gorgeous card.
Posted by: Alice Roushia | June 01, 2011 at 04:33 AM
This is absolutely wonderful, Betsy! What a fabulous card; your creativity is amazing!
Posted by: Karen | June 01, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Love your balloon card. It's so clever and cute!
Deloris
Posted by: Deloris T | June 01, 2011 at 05:06 AM
Wow! This s just too amazing! I can't wait to try this!
Posted by: Michelle | June 01, 2011 at 05:15 AM
I just love your post and all of your creative ideas. I'm sure glad I found you!!!
Posted by: Sue O. | June 01, 2011 at 05:17 AM
Your card is soooooooooo clever! What a
unique way to make a balloon. It is a
beautiful card. And I want to thank you
and welcome you to Ellens'. The card you
made there is adorable with all the sewing
notions - it is "sew just right!" You are
one talented lady!!
Posted by: Joanna McDonald | June 01, 2011 at 05:22 AM
Gorgeous. such a nice idea.I love to have this set, maybe I manage to get it on my next order by PTI.
Posted by: Laura K | June 01, 2011 at 05:30 AM
oh, my, betsy--this is beautiful and so clever!
Posted by: lynn | June 01, 2011 at 05:32 AM
Your card is inspired!! What a fun and unique way to use the umbrellas!!
Posted by: Anne T | June 01, 2011 at 05:51 AM
Oh my goodness, how fabulously clever! Love this!
Posted by: JeanFB | June 01, 2011 at 06:00 AM
Very clever! Love this idea. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Chris K | June 01, 2011 at 06:05 AM
absolutely gorgeous! i am awed and floored! wow!
hugs :)
Posted by: stef h | June 01, 2011 at 06:07 AM
What a creative idea...that's why I love your blog, you think of the most unique things!!! Excited to the start of another month of Papertrey...even have my sister addicted to it now, too...so much so that she bought everything on "my" list last month that I didn't get...sigh!!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | June 01, 2011 at 06:07 AM
Who knew? What a great idea. The only problem is now I have to add this set to my already long list of Papertrey must haves. Since I'm not the kind of person who can thinks out of the box, I am in awe of those who can. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Ann T | June 01, 2011 at 06:08 AM
Love the work! Looking forward to seeing more. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Pam Adcock | June 01, 2011 at 06:09 AM