This is my card for today's Inspiration Challenge - to be inspired by the cute hostess items at Heavenly Hostess.
I chose this fun polka dot apron for my inspiration: http://www.heavenlyhostess.com/aprons_moddot2.html
I used Basic Grey Lime Rickey DP in a pattern and color combo similar to the apron. I paper pieced the balloon with the same DP. Added some shimmery ribbon and sparkle brads to finish it.
Thanks, Stef, for the fun inspiration site and TFL!
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2009 GMT Views: 636
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Registered: December 8, 2006 Location: currently stationed in Norman Oklahoma Posts: 11275
Sat, Aug 01, 2009 @ 10:21 AM
WOWZA! This is fantastic! I love what you created here especially the paper pieced balloon. Lote your take on the IC piece.
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Registered: November 7, 2006 Location: Willamette Valley Oregon Posts: 34503
Sat, Aug 01, 2009 @ 12:20 PM
oh, right on girl! love your card and that apron you were inspired by. Guess what, that dotted one is one of the few that caught my eye, too! I like your layout, off center makes it seem as though it is taking flight. Great job with the challenge today.
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Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sat, Aug 01, 2009 @ 12:33 PM
Just love your hot air balloon here Carla. Your dp is fantastic, as is your card! Well done! TFS :0)
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Sat, Aug 01, 2009 @ 1:21 PM
Carla, that is so lovely. Right now I am wishing I could take flight in that balloon. I like the way the paper looks with the balloon on it - from the thumbnail it almost looked like iris folding.