Monday, May 02, 2011

High Hopes - MFT May Teaser, Day Four


Today we're showing you Inspired By - Up, Up & Away, Claire Keay - You Had Me at Woof, Just My Type stamp set. I'm showing you Inspired By - Up, Up & Away, but first, a few little things you need to know:
  • The May Guest Designer Contest ends on tonight at 10 PM EST. The winner will be announced at the release party. Get the deets here.
  • Teasers continue daily through Tuesday, May 3rd. Head on over to the MFT blog to see what the rest of the team has come up with for today's teasers. Every day there will be a prize hidden on two of the Creative Team's blog posts. Leaving a comment on every designer's blog post will give you the best chance of winning every day :) Check the MFT blog daily for the winners.
  • The May Hop and Shop will begin at 10:00pm May 3rd, with the hop also starting at the MFT Blog.
I just love the very vintage look of this month's Inspired By - Up, Up and Away. I decided to go CAS to really showcase the balloons. The two balloon images were stamped on patterned paper with Memento Rich Cocoa ink, cut out, and adhered to patterned paper that seems to have been made for them.


I distressed the patterned paper, added the sentiment from the set, tied some twill around, and felt it was done. Here's the inside, with another sentiment from the set.


What a great set to use for encouragement or for someone who needs a lift. I think it would make a great graduation card, too.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I'll be back tomorrow with the last teaser for May--then tomorrow night for the Hop and Shop! Hope to see you for both!

~Supplies~
Stamps: Inspired By - Up, Up and Away (MFT)
Paper: Fossil, Hot Fudge (MFT); Butterfield 6 x 6 pack (Memory Box)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger)
Accessories/tools: distressing tool (Tim Holtz); twill

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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 2, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    great balloons!! got a fun vintage feel!!

    jennik

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  2. Kathy StrawMay 2, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    The more cards I see the more I want this stamp set. Gorgeous!!

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  3. Sarah GoughMay 2, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Beautiful card Bar, so soft and pretty!

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  4. Holly AKA KopyKatMay 2, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    wow, this is so amazing.

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  5. suzieq23May 2, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    i love your hot air balloon card and want to make my own but cannot find the stamp set at MFT??? Is it retired? tks

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  6. TanjaMay 2, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Lovely card, I really like the balloon set.

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  7. StampOwlMay 2, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    love this Barb

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  8. bernshwagMay 2, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous card Barbara, I love the soft shabby chic look of your card. The DP is perfect!

    Hugs,
    Candi

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  9. GabbyMay 2, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Love the balloon images stamped on the grid paper ... looks great! And that background paper looks awesome! :)

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  10. Michelle SingleMay 2, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Love love love the hot air balloon scene you created!!!

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  11. KimMay 2, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Gorgeous Barbara!

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  12. Joanna McDonaldMay 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    OMG!! This is outstanding! Love
    the vintage look, the ground, trees, clouds, AND the effect of
    the sun! It is PERFECT!!

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  13. Dawn EastonMay 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Oh my! I LOVE this! That paper is perfect for your stamps! Your distressing is wonderful too!

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  14. Denise MarzecMay 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Love what you did with the balloon. Beautiful inside and out!

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  15. SusanMay 2, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Love this card. You mean you actually had paper that worked so perfectly for a background?!!!

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  16. Crafty Math ChickMay 2, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Very soft and pretty Barbara. I like how the DP you selected looks like it has the sun rays radiating out from the corner, nice light effect.

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  17. TinkerbethMay 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Simply beautiful!

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  18. EvaMay 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Barbara, regardless it's CAS or not, your card is just DREAMY!!!

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  19. tiffMay 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Stunning card!

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  20. Lisa H.May 2, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    ooooo! that paper was a great fit. this card is a beauty!

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  21. wendyMay 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    love this new balloon stamp set

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  22. MelodyMay 2, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Pretty! The balloons look great, like they are floating above the hills!

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  23. Bonnie LynnMay 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    This is beautiful!!!! Now if only I could find my paper pack!!

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  24. LizMay 2, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Elegant paper thanks for the fun display great guy card to.. fun

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  25. Rachel GMay 2, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Very beautiful!

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  26. JoséMay 2, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    What a beautiful card. I LOVE those balloon and the paper you used. It goes together perfectly!

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  27. KaraMay 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    beautiful barbara!!

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  28. Shannon GuindonMay 2, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I really like the vintage look of the balloons!

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  29. Jodi CollinsMay 2, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    LOVE this Bar! Your cas design really shows off this amazing set!!!

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  30. CraftyMomOf3May 2, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Barbara - I love the vintage vibe this creation has!! Those balloons are gorgeous!!

    Beautiful work!!

    Crafty Hugs!
    Meredith

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  31. BonnieMay 2, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Like leaving the balloons uncolored. Easier too!

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  32. Alli MilesMay 2, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Great papers for these images. Fabulous Barb!

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  33. RayneMay 2, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    love how you distressed and embossed the background, gave it such depth!

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  34. Kelli HullMay 2, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    OMGOSH!!! I thought I was the only one that still had that Memory Box paper pack from MFT from EONS ago!!!!! TOTALLY cool!!

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  35. krussellstudioMay 2, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  36. Jessie/knightroneMay 3, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!!

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  37. Tammy HershbergerMay 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    You already know how much I LOVE this one, but just saying it again.... FABULOUS design!

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  38. Jody MorrowMay 5, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Gorgeous card! SO soft and beautiful!

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Thank you for your kind comments--they make my day and I appreciate every one!

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