Simply Inspired CTMH New Idea Book Blog Hop

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I am excited to be participating in another Simply Inspired blog hop. All of the projects featured in this hop are made using new products from the fabulous new 2014 Spring/Summer Close to my Heart Idea Book. If you arrived here from Lynn Como’s blog, you are on the right path. Welcome!

I fell in love with the new Balloon Ride paper and couldn’t wait to make a project using the products from this Collection. I created this 6″ x 6″ canvas using the Balloon Ride Paper Packet and Dimensional Elements Compliments in addition to a coordinating stamp set called Dreamer. I used a couple of the cards from the Balloon Ride Picture My Life Scrapbooking program as well. (This is a super fun new product that I have fallen in love with. You will most certainly be seeming more projects using this line on my blog in the future!)

I used Mod Podge to adhere all of the elements to the canvas. Stamping on tissue paper with StazOn ink made it easy to add the stamped images to the canvas. After adhering the stamped butterfly to the top of the canvas, I also added an additional butterfly that was stamped onto a piece of Colonial White cardstock. I rolled the wings a bit and added more Mod Podge to give it some dimension. The flower below was created with the Artiste Cricut cartridge by cutting the 3rd flower image (on page 54 of the booklet) at 2″.

Now hop on over to see Michelle Snyder’s beautiful creation. If you get lost along the way, you can find a full list of participating Consultants here. Be sure to visit everyone’s blog. You will definitely be inspired by the amazing artwork! *Ü*

All supplies used are from Close to my Heart unless otherwise noted:
Paper: Balloon Ride
Stamps: Dreamer
Ink: Timber Brown StazOn
Other: Canvas, Balloon Ride Compliments, Balloon Ride Picture My Life, Brown & Tan Sparkle Assortment, Mod Podge, Artiste Cricut cartridge, white tissue paper


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20 Comments

  1. so outside the box for you Lisa Stenz. I love love love it!!! YOu totally nailed it, as always. Which makes me realize, you can do anything. Love ya!

  2. I agree with Melissa…I think you stepped out of your comfort zone on this one and blew us all away! 😀 So gorgeous!

    1. Thanks Pamela. It's definitely not my usually "style," but it was fun to make. (I still need a little more practice in the "collage department." LOL!)

  3. Wowzers! Leave it to Lisa to be on the cutting edge! 🙂 GREAT job!! I must have that stamp set now. 🙂 You inspired me.

  4. Tissue paper!?!?! And LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the card stock butterfly with the rolled edges!!!! Balloon Ride was one of my favorites from the get-go too…now even more!

  5. Adorable Lisa! Thanks for sharing all the details…the tissue paper tip was wonderful, and I love how you used balloon ride!

  6. Wow. Very nicely done, Lisa. Such a terrific combination of mediums and papers and accessories. Everything works beautifully together.

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