TSG Aim For The Clouds Blog Hop!

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Hello! And welcome to the There She Goes Aim For The Clouds Blog Hop!!


Hasn't the eye candy along this hop been amazing?! If you'd like to play along on this hop, then head over to the TSG blog and start your hot air balloon ride there, but if you've come by my blog from the jaw-droppingly (if that isn't a word, it should be!) talented Maki, then you're on the right path and you're almost there!

Today, the trendsetters are sneak peeking this beautiful set called Aim For The Clouds. It's a 4"x6" set that's perfect for all those encouragement cards we need from time to time.

I used the main image from the set, one of the balloons and a large cloud for this card. The balloon is paper pieced and I watercolored the cloud (I used Going Gray in the shadow areas only), then I cut both of them out and popped them on dimensionals for some added dimension. I really love the black stitching on this whimsical paper, which just so happens to be called Daydreams!! This image is so bold and graphic that I wished I had copics to color it in instead of reinkers. I think they do it more justice than the wishy washy reinkers. Anywho, the layout is this week's TSG sketch #39, which was perfect for this set!

Your last stop along this hop is funny girl Wendy's blog! Run, don't walk, to see what she has created for you to drool over! :D


Supplies
Stamps: There She Goes 'Aim For The Clouds'
Inks: StazOn 'Jet Black', Going Gray, Cool Caribbean, Morning Marigold, Old Olive, Distress Inks 'Frayed Burlap'
Papers: Strathmore Bristol Vellum, Bazzil Basics, PP - K&Company 'Daydreams Collection'
Access: Ribbon, Button, DMC Thread, Machine Stitching, Sponges, Dimensionals

55 Comments:

Billie A said...

Very pretty card love the colors. Nice work thanks for sharing.

♥ Kristy Woods ♥ said...

This is gorgeous!!
Kristy x

Caroline D. said...

Such a pretty card! Love how you popped the balloon and cloud out. The set looks like a lot of fun to use.

Sparkplug17 said...

Very cute! I love that rainbow paper!

Jessie/knightrone said...

This is gorgeous!!

Heather P. said...

Oh, this is SO gorgeous!

Dawn B. said...

You are so brave to do that black stitching. It looks FANTASTIC...Great card Sandra.

Laura said...

Your colouring still is the most amazing!!! I love it! this is such a gorgeous card!

Mary Giles said...

This is amazing! I LOOOVE that layout and your coloring is really breath taking. I think I'm going to have to case this layout.

Carol Dee said...

YOur paper choices are terrific! The rainbows are fun! Great set to use many ways. Off I go...

Unknown said...

Wowie!! I love this, Sandra!! Beautiful coloring and fun DPs! Fabulous work, gf!

Julie said...

LOVE LOVE LOVE those papers!! Gorgeous card, Sandra! :)

JenRaff said...

Hope your having a fun time at your new job!
Your card is beautiful. The rainbow paper is such a cute touch!

Jodi C. said...

What a GREAT card!!!! LOVE the papers and colors with the stamps!!!

Erin said...

ohmyheck, these papers are entirely too FUN with this stamp set! Super cute.

Jodi Collins said...

Super gorgeous Sandra! LOVE the papers you used!!

Becki Jo said...

Love this combination of pp. This pops!!The dark border and thread brings so much to the card. Extremely nice !!

Julie said...

gorgeous! Fabulous paper choice and great layout. I love the button on the sentiment.

Alexis said...

love how you incorporated the sketch. very cute!!

corinna said...

I love this card and the popped up cloud and balloon. Really pretty!

kadie said...

This is GORGEOUS!!! The scene you've created and the papers are outstanding! I love how the stamps are small too because it gives you more to work with on your card instead of one image taking over. Brilliantly done!

Anonymous said...

I love it! The papers are perfect for this and I love the layering!

Becky said...

I just love this, awesome..

Unknown said...

Wow - the rainbow goes so well with the hot air balloons! So creative! Thank you

jan farnworth said...

love how the pattern paper just goes perfect with the balloons very cute card.

Crafty Math Chick said...

Such a beautiful coloring job - look at all the dimension you gave to the hills!

~Meredith

Rachel Hope said...

STUNNING! WOW...Love it!!!

Boni Boutelle-Jones said...

You pulled together the perfect papers for this masterpiece. LOVE IT!!

Bumbles and Fairy-Tales said...

So cute! Love your coloring and choice of dp! So fun :)

Susan said...

Great card! Love the DP you used!

Doramiyi said...

Thxs 4 sharing, gotta hv this set.

doramiyi at gmail dot com
CANADA

Debbie Minter said...

Very nice card.

Jen Tapler said...

Such a cute and cheerful card! I love it!

Mrs. Mills said...

Love the Daydreams paper! Thanks for sharing such a lovely card. :)

Anonymous said...

What an inspirational card, tfs!!!

Shirley N said...

Beautiful card--love your DPs and your layout!

Donna said...

So, how was your new job?

Michele Lourenco said...

sandra
beautiful work as always!

Holly aka Toy said...

A designer hot air balloon! How cute! This is such a fun card :)

Tanya said...

How cute is that balloon! love the paper piecing and popped up. Thanks so much for sharing

Kim P said...

Those re-inkers do not look wishy-washy at all! Love the coloring and the stitching!

Anita said...

Beautiful card!

Cathy said...

Great Card. Love the fabulous paper you used and great layout, too. Thanks for sharing.

Brenda said...

Love it!!! Great papers with it! Love the stitching.

Ida said...

Fabulous card. Love the different patterns of paper you used, very eye catching and the stitching is a wonderful touch as well.

Theresa said...

FANTASTIC!!!

Sandra, it's just wonderful.

stampencamper said...

solove the ballon themed card, the paper pieced ballon, the total background and hills on card, superb

Dina said...

Very cute and whimsical!

Cheryl said...

Very pretty card.

Kimberly S said...

Such a lovely card, and the paper pieced balloon is simply gorgeous! :)

A Little Licht on the Subject... said...

You're right - the black stitching is the perfect touch! Love this card!

Stephanie said...

love the rainbows and balloons.

Anonymous said...

Perfect DP for the stamp set - awesome card.

Banu said...

Beautiful card.

Sheila D said...

Pretty card. The DP goes great with this stamp set.

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