Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!
This month, the theme is Sale-A-Bration. We hope that you will be inspired by the creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.
Up, Up and Away with the Hot Air Balloon Suite. This super fun large slimline card is made with this Suite and the SAB Softly Sophisticated 3D embossing folder. You can get this embossing folder and the coordinating Softly Sophisticated stamp set free with a $100 purchase during Sale-A-Bration.
This is a fun peek a boo card with the balloon hiding inside the card.
Measurements & Details
- Balmy Blue Card Stock (CS) 8″ x 9″ scored at 4″ – cut off 2-1/2″ from bottom front of card
- Inside of card- 3-3/4″ x 7-3/4″
- Front of card- Azure Afternoon CS 3-3/4″ x 6-1/4″
- This card fits in a #10 envelope- regular business envelope- normal postage
Video
Here’s a video showing how to make this card.
More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “Love is in the Air” on February 14th.
Until then, have fun in your craft space.
Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop
- Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty!
- Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
- Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
- Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
- Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
- Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
- Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
- Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
- Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
- Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
- Pamela Sadler at Pamela Sadler
- Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
- Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
- Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
- Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
- Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
- Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
Free Stamp Camp
Starting on January 7, 2025, if you purchase the Floral Delight Suite $89, from me using my host code (YHWGWJTF) you get 13 cards kits in the mail, free stamp camp, written and video tutorials, 13 additional live video cards to make 26 different cards with this suite by demos from all over the world. You’ll get lots of tips, tricks and ideas. Please join us! Email me at Beth @StampingMom.com and I’ll give you more details. There is no additional cost beyond the cost of the suite. My host code is YHWGWJTF. I will be cutting your card kits before I leave on my trip, so let me know you’re interested (email- Beth@StampingMom.com) and I’ll reserve a card kit for you today. 🙂
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If I am your demo or you would like me to be, please email me and let me know you want the new Spring Mini catalog sent to you. Beth@StampingMom.com If you purchase your supplies from someone else, please ask them for a catalog.
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Product Shares
I always do product shares with each new catalog. For the Spring 2025 Product Shares, I included a few of my favorite Online Exclusives. You get paper, ribbon and embellishments for only $69 delivered. Here’s everything that’s included. Would you be interested in a share, please fill out this Google form or email me at Beth@StampingMom.com and let me know. Here’s a couple comments I received from the demo shares I sent out at the beginning of December: Jean -Beth the package arrived today, you do such a great job of packaging everything!! Thank you again!, Judy- Thank you, I got my package today. You are amazing the way you packaged everything! Thank you for the free items…I love all that I see. The papers and all is just fantastic.
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Everyone needs birthday cards! My project below is a beautiful birthday card that includes a spot for a gift card holder. It’s a great project you’ll want to make again and again! Do you want to know the directions and measurements to make it? You can get this tutorial included in a bundle of 13 different Birthday Tutorials by ordering $35 or more from me or purchasing the $15 tutorial bundle. You will want the measurements and directions to make these 13 beautiful projects!
Here's 13 Birthday Tutorials that you can use to make cards with whatever supplies you already own. The directions are both in inches and metric, made with current Stampin' Up products. You will be able to download the tutorial bundle immediately after checkout. Please email me at Beth@StampingMom.com if you have any trouble downloading your tutorial bundle. I'll be happy to help you!
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The hot air balloon card is fabulous! Cutting the bottom part of the card front off to reveal the inside is such a great idea!
Wow, fantastic card, Beth! The length of it is the perfect backdrop for the hot air balloons. Love it!
This is such a darling slimline, and your bottom cut is so fun!
Super cute slimline card, Beth! Those balloons are great on the elongated card base. The little peekaboo at the bottom is so creative! Might have to try that. Thank you for joining the blog hop this month!
What a wonderful background you created for your balloons Beth. Fabulous card!!
Beth, fantastic card! Love the cut away at the bottom.
Beth, I love your slimline design and the hot air balloon elements are perfect for this one. It is tuly a beautiful and happy card. 🙂
Fun card, Beth! The Softly Sophisticated EF makes the perfect background for those sweet balloons.
Great balloon card, Beth! Love the peek-a-boo bottom!
What a unique design!!! Everything about this card is so very well done! Bravo!!!
Love your fun fold and the textured background! Beautiful card!