Using Balloons for Card Backgrounds? WAIT TILL YOU SEE THE RESULTS

Discover the art of cardmaking with this easy-to-follow tutorial on creating stunning card backgrounds using just a balloon and ink pads. Whether you're a seasoned cardmaker or just starting, this unique technique will add a pop of creativity to your designs.
In this video, I'll guide you through each step of the process, from selecting the perfect Catherine Pooler ink shades to mastering the balloon dabbing technique for those flawless, vibrant backgrounds. Plus, I'll share some insider tips on how to blend colors seamlessly and add finishing touches that will make your cards stand out.
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[@dianacathan1038]

Leave it to Laurel to come up with wild ideas for experimenting!

[@TheUmmeshehryar]

Love your funny cute style Laurel ❤️

[@cherienicholas5649]

LOL! I had to laugh at blowing up the balloons! I worked for a youth service agency for 20+ years and, oh my, blowing up balloons for special events about did me in. Thanks for that hilarious memory AND the great, easy techique!

[@PatM-i5o]

Love your style! Showing so many different ways to do card making/fun ways to do it! Thanks a bunch!

[@AcquanettaLivingston]

I love the idea! This looks like fun! I will definitely try this..... for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@irishk.1041]

Just how much FUN is this!! Love the "stamping with a balloon". Will have to pick up some balloons at the dollar store and give this a try. I am thinking of using some bubble wrap to try too. Already have that :) Thanks for ALL the fun.

[@rjmiser]

That was interesting and looks like fun ^.^ and funny in the obvious places ^.^

[@kirriesummers5219]

I would have the best fun, just as you did, Laurel. What a delightful video! 💕🇨🇦💕

[@terrys4179]

You are so fun Laurel! I love watching to see what you come up with!

[@mjgeltz8842]

What a Fun idea!!! Love your videos like this. Please keep making more.

[@PerfectaRhyme]

Always keeping busy. I love your content 😊

[@daphnefowler9344]

Oh i wish you were my friend, you are so frikken hilarious, thks for always making me laugh

[@kathrynhodgson5037]

Deathly allergic to latex. However, I think if I blow up one of my non-latex gloves it should give me the same effect. 🤞🤞 Bonus, I have a silicone trivet in a honeycomb design I can use to stamp a design.

[@LaurelBeard]

Great idea! :)

[@1156Treecat]

This is amazing Laurel! Beautiful backgrounds….who would’ve thought!!!! 😳

[@doloressicenavage5960]

My favorites are the ones that look like the moon. I can see a card with the caption "love you to the moon and back" or it would make a great Halloween background. Can't you just see a witch flying by! Thanks for the fun video.

[@LaurelBeard]

Love that! Brilliant!

[@kathrynhodgson5037]

Oooh yes! Or Santa and his sleigh flying by. My first thought was it would be a great background for an astronaut/space stamp set I have.

[@doloressicenavage5960]

@@kathrynhodgson5037 I didn't think of Santa but that's a great idea!

[@kathrynhodgson5037]

@@doloressicenavage5960 I love your ideas, especially “love you to the moon and back”. I like that the same “picture” inspires us in different ways and that we’re able to share those ideas. I find lots of inspiration in the comments.

[@alysonalcalay1594]

Some blots look like they came from the mind of Tim Holtz!

[@cordeliaalderman391]

This would be fantastic to do with kids.

[@KeithRogers-uz5wb]

This will be fun with children too love it!

[@lasinmt106]

I adore this. HOWEVER almost all balloons are latex based rubber. So just in case anyone in your family could be latex sensitive and you almost forgot watching this adorable fun run away balloon ride yeah most of you don't need to worry. I'm working on what could I substitute for a BALLOON to have as much fun. A small mini beach ball without seams, a large soft no seam doggy ball? I'm thinking hard on this. My latex sensitivity is on the serious side. So wanted to take this ride with you today but I had to come to my senses. Darn it. Loved your Video though and I'll try a few out. Here kitty kitty kitty can I borrow your Doggie Ball....MEEEEEOOOWWNNOOO! Ok spoiled kitty you keep it...I'll go to the dollar store and see what I can find.....

[@alicebair1811]

You are funny!! Love watching you!! Just found you!! 🎉

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks for subbing!

[@Pattilrfour]

Laurel, This video is so much fun to watch. You always come up with such unique ideas. Keep them coming....🥰

[@JoPuttPutt]

I can't wait to try this technique...but don't have not even ONE balloon (rats) so off to the Dollar Store to "get me some"...lol. You are just a hoot and a half to watch Laurel...keep those videos coming please. Take care...

[@athomeink4189]

So many fun ideas! Thank you for trying all kinds of different things! Love the stamping!

[@facsmom]

I would love to see some finished cards. The “playing” looks fun, but at the moment, I need some inspiration for using the backgrounds. Thank you for making yourself vulnerable as to whether it would even work:)

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for sharing this fun technique, gonna try this with the grands, then every time they get balloons, my daughter can deal with it...hehehe.

[@barbaraarmstrong4295]

Love the surprises you gathered by playing with a balloon! The mix of colors were beautiful!

[@tilasole3252]

Back in WW2, soliders were given condoms to cover the muzzles of their weapons. But a lot instead blew them up as ballons.

[@valdaritter8159]

Just want to tell you have several Magic Containers.... decided to put my feet to the fire and I am making cards for kids and your magic cut was a great idea.... thanks.

[@joannequagliara6073]

Love your moon balloon ❤😂

[@kimcady]

That's amazing!!

[@carolinariley]

Wow!!!! Love this !

[@cindyrogers9099]

Yous funny😊! You crack me up. Love your ideas and willingness to try new ideas!

[@roxanneklinger3828]

Absolutely love the halo effect form the end of the balloon. Just think of making a deep navy blue sky and a haloed moon. So cool.

[@joannequagliara6073]

Fun fun 🎃

[@dorindavaughn4870]

Love the moon prints! Going to try this for cards AND gelli plate printing

[@janice2992]

I make cards I try to create a picture. I would love a jelly plate. It is possible to improvise but a jelly plate is better. I would love to see some jelly plate cards, how far do you take the layers of prints and who do you find them applicable for. Teens, men? ❤

[@marybraunlich]

Who would have thought?!!!! Love this! Thank YOU!!!

[@siggiFunCrafter]

Try a sheet of SMALL BUBBLE WRAP next time. Have fun. Love your videos 👍👍👍👍

[@LaurelBeard]

Great idea!!

[@CampHappyMail]

This was so much fun to watch!! And your laughs through this video were awesome!! Now I need to find a balloon to give this a try!

[@LaurelBeard]

Go for it! Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@BillMorgan-j2n]

Hi , this is the first Time i have seen your channel , I like it . I’ll be back . Jackie

[@janice2992]

Have you seen balloon kisses in acrylic pours? It can look real good.💖

[@donnatidwell4512]

I love your energy. And I loved the video. The technique was so cool.

[@Schmeela]

The first balloon print reminded me of a mammogram image lol. Perfect for a clear result or thinking of you card. Another fun vid. Thanks Laurel. 🎈

[@Cre8iveCindy]

I thought the same thing!!!

[@nancyhinojosa8901]

Love it! Fun time and great backgrounds.

[@guzmangirls8189]

very cool. Love the creative ideas! And if I wasn't scared of balloons...I would so try this. 🙂

[@Cre8iveCindy]

Could you use a ball? I have a cheap ball that I have to hold in between my legs for PT exercises and that be comparable to a balloon and it washes off well. Ooh ooh, what about a dog ball? Hmm 🤔

[@noelineclare-talbot3171]

I love your videos. You make them alot of fun and it leaves me with an inspired and happy place feeling. Thank you

[@LaurelBeard]

Awe, thanks so much!

[@Taitcreates639]

What a super cool technique, genius Laurel

[@Lainers2000]

I applaud your experimentation.!

[@laraynespiczka3185]

Such an awesome idea! Going to go try it!!!

[@paulinegalloway8920]

If you use the semi deflated balloon a couple of weeks later, you'll get the texture from all the wrinkles too.

[@LaurelBeard]

Ohhh I'll have to give that a try!

[@siggiFunCrafter]

Mammogram background 👀😄😄😄😄

[@truthhearit1471]

Yep

[@LaurelBeard]

HAHAHAHAHAHHA

[@siggiFunCrafter]

Oh my. Your turning into a balloon monster

[@elizabethfolcomer9848]

Brilliant! Brings out the child in me!

[@pineapplepapercrafts]

This would be fun to do with kids 😊

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Beautiful backgrounds 🥰 I love your balloon techniques and your color choices ❤️ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@craftydeb5941]

You crack me up! Creativity has no limits lol great idea and fun - those look like some great backgrounds.

[@reneebanbury7066]

Cool idea! Love the results!

[@ruthwerbecki7823]

You had a blast, it was a blast watching the final results. So many ways of doing backgrounds, this was the most fun to watch. I will definitely try this. Tank You.

[@kathleenuribe3541]

Pounce with the balloon!

[@truthhearit1471]

For those who have latex allergies..nitrile gloves or vinyl gloves are alternatives

[@LaurelBeard]

Thank you for this!

[@cindyn3383]

That’s really cool.

[@maryjohull6341]

The round purple was my Fav…such fun, incredibly creations

[@deejohnson827]

This was so interesting!

[@christinehampton7669]

They are fantastic.

[@lorettalivingstone5597]

I love the one that looks like a moon. so cool

[@Beth-z7o]

Lots of fun to play around!

[@ann-marieo.5359]

Fun idea! I just started my magic mug this last weekend. I’m excited to fill it up. Thanks for the idea!

[@martinatribelhorn8165]

Tolle Idee, erinnert mich an die Kindergartenzeit.😅 😊

[@sweetsarah9702]

I love the way your mind works! Who knew a balloon could be used to make cards? Pretty cool.

[@christinesmith989]

Very cool! xxx💖💖💖

[@Ninjamom4]

❤️❤️❤️

[@ninacox6865]

Love your videos.

[@donnameyers8497]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@elaineannable3610]

You scared my dogs with balloon noises lol xxx

[@LaurelBeard]

lol sorry!

[@hititlucky]

🙄

[@cindyvarasdevaldes1373]

what weight card stock do you use? Please.

[@LaurelBeard]

100#

[@sharoncarpenter4658]

So much fun❤️

[@colleensessentallife2439]

That is so cool

[@triciadavis3265]

Great idea ❤

[@CouzCat]

Way cool.

[@dianezavolas1197]

Awesome! need to try this technique. Looks like fun.

[@angelalarocca3580]

lol

[@carolinariley]

I love #1 so good! You are so great, Laurel!!!

[@LaurelBeard]

Thanks! :)

[@siggiFunCrafter]

Try a sheet if small bubble wrap

[@LaurelBeard]

great idea

[@phyllismogavero3192]

What a fun technique. I can't wait to try this!

[@meemsnovak2657]

You are so much fun to watch Laurel!

[@flipflops4sherri]

I can’t wait to try this!!!