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Tip: Coordinate the balloon colors to go with the color of the gift card.

Your Special Day
By Laura Griffin

Balloons frame a pocket to hold a gift card in this clever greeting.

Featured Product:
LL232 PF: Birthday Set


Hero Materials:
AF101 Memories Ink Pad - Black
MS205 Colorbox Chalk Queue - Primary Elements

Additional Materials:
Black and white cardstock, sewing machine with black thread

Instructions:
  1. Create A2 size card from black cardstock (cut 8 1/2 x 11" piece of cardstock in half & fold).
  2. Cut out piece of white cardstock approx. 4" x 5 1/2" & set aside.
  3. Stamp Balloons using chalk inks in a variety of colors onto another piece of white cardstock approx 4" x 4".
  4. Cut out outline of balloons across top of stamped image.
  5. Layer onto first white scrap lightly adhering side & bottom edge to keep in place.
  6. Using sewing machine to stitch side & bottom edges of card to create a pocket.
  7. Stamp sentiment on top right of panel
  8. Stitch black border around sentiment
  9. Adhere entire white panel to card front.


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