using the stash.
I am laughing at myself as I write this. My husband and I recently watch the movie, My Best Friend’s Girl with Dane Cook. We saw him New Year’s Eve at the TD Garden. After the show, we decided to watch some of his movies that we hadn’t seen. The soundtrack had 99 Red Balloons, which was one of my favorite songs when I was little. I downloaded a version of it onto my iPod and added it to the training mix. So, after my run the other day, I decided I need to get a birthday card for a friend done. I found a piece of the American Crafts “cloud” paper and instantly though that I should do something with balloons.
I didn’t want to do all red balloon because of the color scheme I had in mind but I think it turned out really cute. I used Papertrey Ink Everyday Button Bits, Background Basics: Text Style, Dark Chocolate and Spring Moss cardstock.
The ribbon is an American Craft spool I had in the stash. I thought I would use Text Style a bunch more when I bought it. It’s seen use but I’m going to try to incorporate it into a few more cards. I’ve been trying to resist buying anything new lately. I’ve been doing pretty good. I need to order adhesive but I am trying to keep from hitting “Place Order” on the PTI cart I have filled up. Thank goodness several of the items I want are out of stock. 
February 16th, 2010 at 12:23 pm
This is cute! It really came together . . . the cloud paper, the adorable buttons, the sentiment, the ribbon . . . CUTE!!
Dane Cook was really good in Dan In Real Life. I haven’t seen him in anything else!
February 16th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
Love this!! Those buttons are the perfect colours for the background paper! So pretty!
February 17th, 2010 at 9:45 am
How cute! I love the buttons used as balloons.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Very pretty. I really love cards with clouds for some reason. The colours are very spring-y too. Come on spring!
February 18th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
I love your cute button balloons, and your story is great as well!
February 19th, 2010 at 11:52 am
This is a sweet card. I love the cloud paper with those ballons floating away. Great job.
February 21st, 2010 at 1:24 pm
sweet card!
February 23rd, 2010 at 7:12 pm
This is super cute Lauren, love how you used the buttons! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
February 24th, 2010 at 2:28 am
So cute! I love those stamps, they are so FUN!
Hugs,
Michelle B.
March 1st, 2010 at 10:29 am
Wow, what a fabulous card Lauren! I love the way you incorporated the buttons, very cute idea! Thanks for sharing the pictures of your race at Disney. Looks like you all had a great time!
hugs
Risa:)
March 1st, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Complete `Beauty` I love those buttons Lauren TFI:)xxx
March 16th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
This is so cute, Lauren! Love the buttons, polka dots and the bright and airy style.