Happy Tuesday, Friends! In today’s blog, I’d like to share with you an inspirational set of birthday-shaped balloon cards made with a “Colorful, Glimmering & Shaker” look using the following stamps and dies sets; Balloon Birthday Die, You’re Invited Stamp, You’re Invited Die, Popper Die, Confetti Dots Hot Foil, and 1/8 Quick Strips Die by The Stamp Market. So, without further ado, let’s jump right into the step-by-step for how I made them ↓
Therefore, I started by getting the die-cutting steps done for the balloons. To do that, I used the balloon die included in Balloon Birthday Die set to die-cut the balloon’s solid shape and its balloon frame out of Hammermill Cardstock using the Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine. Next, I used the smaller die to cut out the bow from gold cardstock, and lastly, I used the large die included in the You’re Invited Die set to cut out the sentiment from different warm cardstock hues.
After completing the die-cutting steps, I used the Confetti Dots Hot Foil alongside the Glimmer Hot Foil System Platform and Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold to add the glimmering confetti background to the balloon. Soon after I had finished adding the confetti effect to the balloon, I layered over a few balloon frames to make it dimensional and afterward, I got glued down the backing of the dimensional balloon frame to the solid balloon shape.
After getting the balloon assembled, I set it aside, and then I used the You’re Invited Stamp to get the sentiment stamped over white cardstock using the MISTI Stamp Tool, Magic Powder Bag, and Embossing Ink. Next, after getting the stamping done, I used Metallic Embossing Powder- Gilded and Wow Dual Speed Heat Tool to get the sentiment heat embossing, too. Lastly, I used the coordinating die to die-cut the sentiment from the white cardstock piece. Then I proceeded to layer over the colorful and dimensional balloon’s sentiment and then get it glued down over the balloon’s frame, as shown in the image above.
Lastly, I added the gold ribbon bow, and to add a little extra decoration, I used the 1/8 Quick Strips Die to create paper ribbons. By the way, I used the same cardstock hues for the paper ribbon.
Moving on, for the second example, I created a shaker balloon. To do that, I repeated the same steps to die-cut the balloon shape base and the frame. Next, I used one of the dies included in the Popper Die to die-cut some confetti out of the same cardstock hues.
Followed by that, I used the dies included in the balloon die to die-cut the happy birthday sentiment out of gold cardstock.
Lastly, I added texture to another die-cutting white balloon using the hot foil plate used in the first example. Then, I got the shaker balloon assembled using acetate and the die-cut confetti. Nevertheless, I got the sentiment glued down over the shaker window. And, as a finishing touch, I added a single paper ribbon effect.
For the last example, I used the FREEBIE die offered with a $100 purchase before taxes + shipping to create the Happy Birthday sentiment with the same color effect and the addition of a gold accent.
As for the balloon itself, I did the same steps as the previous examples to add dimension and texture.
Also, I added a paper ribbon effect. By the way, to create the curling effect on the ribbon, I used the Teflon pencil form folder included in Craft Treat Teflon Bone Folder set.
Other than that, I skipped adding any extra embellishment to the balloons. However, I would like to mention that I added extra balloon die-cutting solid shapes to their backs to make each of them actual balloon shaped-cards.
And with that said, friends, I hope you’ve enjoyed reading the step-by-step for how I’ve made this inspirational set of birthday-shaped balloon cards with a “Colorful, Glimmering & Shaker” look using stamps, dies, and more by The Stamp Market. As always, I appreciate your time reading my blog posts. Below, you’ll find the supply list for the products used in today’s blog post. And, If you get inspired by today’s project, please be sure to tag me on Instagram ➝ @cardsandcraftsbyyaz because I’d love to see what you’re creating.
Thank you and happy crafting.
Stay Awesome & Beautiful
— Today & Always —
Love,
Yasmin
Supply List
Balloon Birthday Die
You’re Invited Stamp
You’re Invited Die
Popper Die
Confetti Dots Hot Foil
1/8 Quick Strips Die
The Stamp Market Cardstock
Solid Hot Foil Plate
Tool ‘n One
Wax Seal Starter Kit
Do Not Open Wax Seal Stamp
Glimmer Hot Foil System Platform
Glimmer Hot Foil 4 Rolls - Satin Metallics Variety Pack
Glimmer Hot Foil 4 Rolls - Satin Metallics Variety Pack
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Polished Brass
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Matte Gold
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll: Aura
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Opal
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Gold
Glimmer Hot Foil Roll - Champagne
Mirror Gold Cardstock
Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue
Tool and Accessories Main Attraction
Universal Plate System Accessory Bundle
Platinum 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
Memory MISTI
MISTI Stamp Tool
MISTI Mini Stamp Tool
Permanent Tape Runner
Double Sided Adhesive Foam Strips
Double Sided Adhesive Foam 1/4 Roll
Double Sided Adhesive Foam Roll 1'‘
Clear Double Sided Adhesive Roll - 1/4 Inch
6 Pack Flat top Craft Ink Blending Brushes
DMC Diamant Metallic Gold Thread
DMC #20 Tapestry Hand Needles
Precision Tip Scissors
Gold Satin Ribbon
Porcelain Watercolor Paint Palette
Magnetic Sheets
CRICUT Trimmer
Buff Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
Double Sided Adhesive Dots for Wax Seal Stamp
Silver Brush - Limited Black Velvet Master Travel Set
True Snow Craft Supply
Glitter Snow
Scor-Buddy Eighths
Scor-Pal Eighths
Jewels Picker
Rhinestones Sunlight Gold
Crushed Glass with Gold Foil Leaf Flakes
Comfort Paper Trimmer
Glossy Accent
Crystal Diamond Glitter
Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen
Mini Desktop Vacuum Cleaner
Nail Polish Rack Wall Mounted Shelf
Recollections Gold Foil Cardstock
Craft Treat Teflon Bone Folder
Acrylic Heart Brush/Pen Holder
Mini Ink Blending Brushes
Tonic Studios Nuvo Media Spatulas
Viva Decor 3-Piece Palette Knife Set
Liquitex Basics Light Modeling Paste
Handy Art Designer's Palette Artist Acrylic Modeling Paste
6 Pack Flat top Craft Ink Blending Brushes
Sizzix - Big Shot Switch Plus Machine
VersaMark Ink Pad
Embossing Ink Reinker
Magic Powder Bag
Brutus Monroe Embossing Ink
Embossing Powder Ultra Fine Alabaster
Metallic Embossing Powder- Gilded
Magic Powder Bag - Refill
Inkadinkado Embossing Powder Tool
Wow Embossing Powder Gold Pearl
Wow Dual Speed Heat Tool
Glass Craft Mat
Desert Storm Heavy 100 lb. Cardstock
Hammermill Cardstock
Hammermill Cardstock 100lb - 100 Bright 8.5x11 6 Pack
Hammermill Cardstock 80lb -100 Bright 8.5x11 8 Pack
Hammermill Cardstock 100 lb - 100 Bright 17x11
Hammermill Cardstock 80lb - 100 Bright 17x11
Crafter's Essential Cutting and Alignment Mat
Your imagination is Your limit.
All photography provided by Yasmin Diaz
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