Step One

I finally had a play with this super adorable Above the Clouds Bundle.

This photopolymer Stamp Set is bundled with a punch for a 10% saving.

Step Two

Since this stamp set is photopolymer I like to use the Stampin’ Pierce Mat for my Stampin surface.

It ensures I get a nice crisp image and beautiful coverage in the case my table is uneven.

Here I am stampin the balloon outlines in Sahara Sand Ink.

I am spacing them a bit apart because of the width of my punch.

Step Three

Next I am inking up the solid ballon image in the New In-Color Seaside Spray.

For a softer look I stamp it off on a piece of scrap paper first before stamping on the Whisper White Cardstock.

I love how I can easily line up my images because the photopolymer Stamp is completely see through.

Then I clean my Stamp with the Stampin Scrub and Stampin Mist so I am ready for my next Ink color. I love the stamping off technique. It is great for stretching the ink colors you have. I encourage you to give this a try yourself to see how many shades you can get from just one ink color.

Step Four

I repeat the process with Rococo Rose another new 2019-20 In-Color.

The piercing mat really makes this so easy.

Step Five

Next I line my image up in the punch and now you can see why I stamped my balloons a bit apart.

The punch even has a punch out for the banner and the basket.

Step Six

Here are my two balloons.

Then all I have to do is stamp the rest.

A few clouds on my panel in Seaside Spray Ink in full strength as well my sentiment down in the corner in Rococo Rose.

Using my scrap from my punched out balloons I also stamp two baskets in Sahara Ink and punch out.

Assembly & Supplies

Process

Last all I have to do is assemble. Glue the white panel on to the Sahara Sand mat. Use Dimensionals behind the balloons for a little lift and Glue Dots behind the baskets. Adhere the panel to the Whisper White cardbase with Dimensionals. Final touch a few Woven Threads Sequins adhered with Glue Dots. My Take Your Pick Tool is invaluable for picking those small Sequins up and getting them positioned where I want.

What I love most about this card is that it doesn’t use a ton of supplies but it sure packs a punch!

Dimensions

Whisper White Thick cardbase 4-1/4” x 11” - score at 5-1/2” on 11” side
Sahara Sand Mat 2-7/8” x 4-1/8”
Whisper White panel 2-3/4” x 4”

Supplies

Stampset/Bundle: Above the Clouds Bundle (Stampset And Punch) #151135 $36 (save 10% when you bundle)
Ink: Sahara Sand #147117 $7.50, Seaside Spray #150085 $7.50, Rococo Rose #150080 $7.50
Cardstock: Whisper White Thick #140272 $8.25, Sahara Sand #121043 $8.75, Whisper White #100730 $9.75
Embellishments: Woven Threads Sequins #149498 $5
Tools: Stampin’ Pierce Mat #126199 $5, Take Your Pick Tool #144107 $10
Also used: Multipurpose Glue #110755 $4, Dimensionals #104430 $4, and Glue Dots #103683 $5.25, Stampin’ Scrub # 126200 $18, Stampin’ Mist Stamp Cleaner #102394 $5

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