Time for another challenge between my crafty friend BożenA and I and this time I got to choose the theme. I chose an interactive card as that would indeed be a challenge for both of us. I had previously seen a pop-up panel card done by Jennifer McGuire and so I decided that that would be the perfect technique to try here. While her’s was a birthday card, I decided balloons work for encouragement too.
I cut the balloons with a Hero Arts infinity die set and then inked them with Memento Dewdrop inks. The background is made with a Power Poppy stamp set with one of the geraniums stamped repeatedly with Memento ink on white cardstock. It made a subtle, yet lovely background. I then arranged my background balloons on my panel and adhered them to it. I created the pull tab mechanism as per Jennifer’s instructions and heat embossed my sentiments onto the two focal point balloons and then added them to the pull tab mechanism. You can see the card with the pull tab in and pulled out in the two photos here. I completed the card by adding the panel to a top-folding cardbase that I had colored the edges of with a black sharpie.
Supplies Used
Paper
Recollections 110lb heavyweight cardstock
White cardstock
Coloring Medium
Black Sharpie
Inks
Memento Dandelion ink
Memento Bahama Blue ink
Memento Lilac Posies ink
Memento Desert Sand
Versamark Ink
Adhesives
Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
1/8 inch Scor-Tape
Tools
Wagner Heat Gun
EK Success Craft Tweezers
EK Success Powder Tool
Miscellaneous
Recollections Snow detail embossing powder
Martha Stewart Score Board
Stamps
Kaisercraft Indigo Skies
Stampabilities Card Phrases
Power Poppy Geraniums Take Two stampset
Dies
Hero Arts Circle Infinity Die set
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Great interactive card love the message and balloons
Carol x
Hello Monica,
your card is wonderful. I love these pop-up balloons, they are so joyful, so desirable in these hard times. I also love the floral background, these balloons stand out beautifully on it. Thank you so much for having fun together and for choosing a topic. I must admit that it was a real challenge for me 🙂
Be safe and healthy,
BożenA
Pretty clever and cute card. I haven't seen this type yet. I might give it a whirl.
[Bunny]
Fantastic balloon interactive card, what a fun encouragement card, hugs, Lori m
Awesome card Monica, fabulous with that balloon popping out.xx
Such a fun, colorful, celebratory card, Monica! I especially like the bright colors. Your design is perfect for anyone and any age – and even any celebratory event! hugs, de
I've been watching Jennifer McGuire on YouTube on the treadmill since I've been stuck at home. You did a beautiful job on this pop up. Fabulous inking on your balloons and pretty background. Really fun card! xo