I’m loving all of the balloons included in Stampin’ Up!’s new Balloon Festoon Bundle. Find it in the May-August 2026 Mini Catalog. The catalog goes live today!
Today, I tried a fun heat embossing technique. After stamping the balloon image with ink, I applied Wow! Clear Embossing Powder in the image, heated with a heat gun, and then die cut. The clear embossing powder gives the balloons a real shiny look — just like a balloon. Be sure to watch the video below to see how this card comes together.
I also used the brand-new 2026-2028 In Colors: Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Golden Glow, Peaceful Pine, and Hydrangea Hue.
Measurements and Details
- Hydrangea Hue cardstock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 5 1/4
- Hydrangea Hue Painted Patterns 12 x 12 2026-2028 In Color Designer Series Paper measuring 5 1/4 x 4
- Vellum 12 x 12 Specialty Paper measuring 5 x 3 3/4
- Balloons stamped in each of the five 2026-2028 In Colors on Basic White cardstock
- Heat emboss with Wow! clear embossing powder and die cut with coordinating die
- Sentiment stamped in Hydrangea Hue on Basic White cardstock measuring 2 3/4 x 1/2
- 2026-2028 In Color Dots — I used one of each
How to Video
From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this handmade birthday card.
May Card Kit Offer
If you love the Balloon Festoon Bundle, I know you’ll like my free May card kit offer. Read this blog post to learn how you can get this card kit (which includes an easy fun fold and a gift card holder) sent to you.
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you enjoyed this project! Please let me know if you have questions about this card or any other.
Kim Quade, Stampin’ Up! demonstrator in Mesa, Arizona
Supply List
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