The challenge at Dies R Us is called Summertime Fun. What could be more fun than a ride in a balloon? Every time I see a hot air balloon the lyrics to Up Up and Away... goes live in my head. I am sure some of my blogging buddies are old enough to remember that 60's song. I did some paper piecing to create the red and blue balloons, added a sun, some clouds, and rolling hills. I felt it was missing something to ground it so I added a sentiment with letters cut from IO alphabet die.
Cheery Lynn Hot Air Balloons
Impression Obsession Alphabets
Impression Obsession clouds
Lawn Fawn Stitched HillsideWe hope you will join us at Dies R Us Challenge Blog with your version of Summertime Fun. The team will select the top three entries,but one of you will have a chance to win a gift certificate to the Dies R Us Store.
Beautiful hot air balloons and a perfect ride on a summer day! Oh yes, I remember that song well, now you have it stuck in my head..lol, well at least replaces the other song that has been stuck there too long...lol! Anyhow, very pretty card and perfect for the theme..have a great August!
ReplyDeleteGreat illustration of Summer Fun. I was able to tic this off of my bucket list a few years ago. A ride I will never forget. I love how you placed the letters on the bottom, going up and down. Yes I remember the song. I love your ideas of that great big sun in the background.
ReplyDeleteHow adorable is this!!! I LOVE what you have done with those balloon dies, the patterned papers are just great here! The greeting is perfect with the wonky words, and using the circle for a sun is genius!!! I like everything about this card, well done!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWe just had the Hot Air Balloon Launch locally and your card reminds me of that! Great job with the balloons ... love the different patterns. Your entire 'scene' is fabulous! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI just love those balloons in your little scene. What a fantastic card design.
ReplyDeleteThis is so fun!! I love hot air balloons!! Your paper piecing is perfect!! Summery and fabulous, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Awesome card with the hot air balloons, so fun!!!
ReplyDeleteLove to come hot air ballooning with you Kathy. Such summer time fun for sure. Such a colourful card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun summer card Kathy! I love your hot air balloon scene...looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute balloons! Cheery Lynn has some of the best dies. Love how you put the big sun behind them. A darling, happy scene and, yes, I certainly do remember that song which is now stuck in MY head thank you very much.
ReplyDeleteYour hot air balloons look so majestic and I love the wicker baskets below! We have been to a hot air balloon festival sooooo much FUN! This is a fantastic card and if I sing that song the rest of the night I may call you lol
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