Earlier this week I brainstormed a few ideas of different things that could be done with the balloon in the Bundle of Joy set. Here is one those ideas on paper.
For my idea of the floating bovine I wanted more than one balloon. By using the masking technique, I was able to create a bouquet of balloons rather quickly. And it's a good thing I could create a bunch of balloons...I don't think this cow could float with just one. *grin*
To create this balloon bunch for yourself, first stamp the pink balloon and mask it with a post-it note. Then stamp the dark purple balloon and mask it with another post-it note. Finally, stamp the third balloon. Remove the post-it note masks and draw in some strings. Masking is a great technique for getting a few extra miles out of images, and is one of my favorite things to do!
It's a lovely spring day (Happy First Day of Spring!), and would be a perfect day for some new baby cows to be born. But I doubt we'll be so lucky...dang it.
What a cute stamp and such a fun idea! Love your cow!
Posted by: liannallama | March 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Love your floating cow! Thanks for the directions about masking the balloons--I've puzzled over several layers of masking before, and your directions were crystal clear.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | March 22, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Oh how darlign! I just love this idea Anna and your fabulous watercoloring!
Posted by: Julia Stainton | March 22, 2008 at 06:07 AM
very cute! I did a little stamping a drew some strings myself yesterday. I didn't get to finish the card yet as we had company today...maybe tomorrow!
Posted by: diane (cookiestamper) | March 21, 2008 at 09:08 PM
Your floating cow is Adorable..
I love the way you did the balloons.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dee | March 21, 2008 at 12:24 PM
This is soooo cute!!!
Posted by: Michele | March 21, 2008 at 08:49 AM
Love it Anna! You come up with the clever-ist ideas! Ü
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | March 21, 2008 at 08:01 AM
HAHAHAHAHA, she is ADORABLE! TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | March 20, 2008 at 09:23 PM
What a super cute idea!!! I love the balloons!!
Posted by: Jessie/Knightrone | March 20, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Adorable! I've seen pigs fly but not a cow! Happy spring on the farm!
Posted by: Linda Marie | March 20, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Very cute! Your cards are always so cute! I love it
Posted by: Michelle | March 20, 2008 at 02:16 PM
BWHa-Ha-Ha-Ha!!!
This is wonderful!!
Of course I am a little more comfortable seeing cardnials when I look up! ;)
Posted by: Juliana | March 20, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Snort and mooooo! I love it!!
Posted by: bronih | March 20, 2008 at 12:49 PM
She's darling! Have been enjoying your photos, too, especially that rooster. Hope you all have a happy and dry weekend - - do new babies float?!
Posted by: Nise | March 20, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Anna: Your floating cow is adorable. I love the pic of the cardinal - how I wish we had them here in Nevada. Hope all goes well with the soon to be expected calves. Can't wait to see all your great pics of them.
Happy Spring!
Posted by: Troy Louise | March 20, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I could almost picture the floating cow with your previous description, but it's so much better printed. love the cow love the set even though its still hasn't been delivered.
Thanks for the 'how to', I just may need a floating cow someday.
Posted by: Tiya-B | March 20, 2008 at 10:24 AM
CUTE, Anna. But I'm thinkin' if Dixie can walk on those spindly cow legs, she certainly can float with one balloon! *wink*
Posted by: Val | March 20, 2008 at 10:24 AM
CUTE, Anna. But I'm thinkin' if Dixie can walk on those spindly cow legs, she certainly will can float with one balloon! *wink*
Posted by: Val | March 20, 2008 at 10:24 AM
That's a great idea! I always use normal paper but post-it notes work better! I will try soon!
~ Leonie ~
Posted by: Leonie | March 20, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Love your card,Anna. It gave me a giggle and I could imagine many ways to use it too.
Posted by: NormaJ | March 20, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Very cute Anna! - Hope those little calves arrive today. It's a good day to be born & I should know since it's my birthday today!
Posted by: Ida | March 20, 2008 at 09:24 AM
Love the floating balloon/cow bouquet. She's moo..ving right along, lol.
Happy Spring to you and all the critters on the farm. Sunny, but windy as can be here in on the east coast.
Posted by: Sally (CKMom) | March 20, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Your balloon bouquet is darling, Anna! I love that fat little cow floating along with them.
Posted by: Kittie | March 20, 2008 at 09:15 AM
This is soooo cute! great job!
Samm
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Posted by: Samm | March 20, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Super cute Anna, great idea! One of these days I'm going to have that set.
Hugs
Julie
Posted by: Julie Phillips | March 20, 2008 at 08:27 AM
This card is so sweet! It just makes me smile :) Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Cindy H. | March 20, 2008 at 08:04 AM