The Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits is a fabulous collection of party dies that coordinate with the Balloon Adventures stamp set. The star of this die set is the large 9 cm x 15.3 cm (3-1/2" x 6") bunch-of-balloons-with-banner die. This die is designed to create a cute popup for the inside of a birthday card. But that's not all it does. This versatile die cut can be trimmed down to use in a wonderful variety of ways.

This first project is a birthday card using products from the Party Animal Suite...

Bundles: Balloon Adventures Stamp Set + Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies (photopolymer: 144708). Ink: Crushed Curry (131173), Emerald Envy (141396), Tangerine Tango (126946), Emerald Envy Stampin' Write Marker (2016-2018 In Colors: 141393), Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker (Brights: 131259). Card/Paper: Emerald Envy and Crushed Curry (Party Animal Card Stock Pack: 142740), Whisper White (106549), Party Animal Designer Series Paper (142738). Accessories: Party Animal Embellishments (142775), Crushed Curry Baker's Twine (134586). Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Magnetic Platform (130658), Fie-Tip Glue Pen (138309), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

Inside is the die-cut popup that the Framelit was designed for...

Before you die-cut, you need to have your card stock pre-cut and scored down the middle. This inner is sized to fit a standard metric card and measures 20 cm x 13.8 cm, with the centre scored at 10 cm. Use the guides on the die to help line it up with the centre score line so that it’s perfectly positioned. After die-cutting, to get it to pop up, accordion-fold along all the score lines and then adhered inside the card base.

But wait... there's more! Another fun thing you can do with this die cut is to trim around the outside to create a framed trio of balloons. This makes a great shaker card front...

Bundles: Balloon Adventures Stamp Set + Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies (photopolymer: 144708). Ink: Pacific Point (126951), VersaMark (102283). Card/Paper: Crushed Curry and Emerald Envy (Party Animal Card Stock Pack: 142740), Tangerine Tango (126946), Pacific Point (126951), Whisper White Thick (140490), Window Sheet (142314), Party Animal Designer Series Paper (142738). Accessories: Silver Metallic Thread (138402), Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder (109131). Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Magnetic Platform (130658), Sprinkles Punch (141472), Heat Tool (129056), Embossing Buddy (103083), Foam Adhesive Strips (141825), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

I've filled this shaker card with flat sequins from the Silver Sequin Trim and card stock confetti using the Sprinkles Punch. Using punched card stock for shaker card filling is very economic and uses up lots of scraps.

I'm still not done! For this third project, I've trimmed down the die-cut further, removing the border, to create a feature element for the front of this birthday gift bag, which would also make great loot bag for a child's birthday party.

Bundles: Balloon Adventures Stamp Set + Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies (photopolymer: 144708). Ink: Emerald Envy (141396), Crumb Cake (126975). Card/Paper: Emerald Envy and Crumb Cake (Party Animal Card Stock Pack: 142740), Whisper White (106549), Party Animal Designer Series Paper (142738). Accessories: Emerald Envy 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (142742), Rhinestone Basic Jewels (119246). Tools: Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (143263), Magnetic Platform (130658), Gift Bag Punch Board (135862), Stampin' Dimensionals (104430).

That's three ways you can use this one die! With this versatile die, plus all the detailed pieces included in the Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits, there is potential for a ton of creative options....

Balloon Adventures Stamp Set + Balloon Pop-Up Thinlits Dies Bundle (144708) - $109.75

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