Patty Stamps

Slimline Balloon Cards

Two handmade birthday cards feature layered balloon cutouts in blues, greens, and pinks on white panels. Each card has a birthday sentiment in a circular tag and small blue embellishments, with colorful balloon strings and textured backgrounds. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Slimline cards are so fun to create, and pack a big wow for the recipient!! I’ll include the dimensions and a link to the envelopes I use below so you can make some, too!

Today I’m sharing my slimline cards featuring the Stampin’ Up! Balloon Festoon bundle.

A handmade card features pastel blue, pink, and yellow balloons with white highlights on a textured, embossed white background. There is a printed "Happy Birthday" message and small iridescent sequins. The card is bordered in light blue. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I LOVED using the new Swirls of Magic embossing folder for the background of these cards because it just makes them feel super magical and festive! I also used a strip on the inside of the card (see below).

A handmade birthday card is shown open. The upper inside has a white strip embossed with a swirl pattern. The lower front features colorful balloon cutouts, sequins, and a "Happy Birthday, LET'S celebrate" sentiment on a white oval. Text instructions are above. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Resources for Balloon cards:

Slimline card dimensions:
- base card: 7-1/2″ x 8-1/2″, score at 3-3/4″ and fold in half
- embossed layer: 3-1/2″ x 8-1/4″
Envelopes for Slimline cards (in my Amazon essentials store)
Extra card ideas for the Balloon Festoon bundle
Bendy Card Fun Fold with Balloon Festoon

Slimline Balloon Cards. Two rectangular handmade birthday cards feature colorful balloon cutouts in blue, gold, pink, purple, and white. One card has a star pattern and “Happy Birthday” text; the other has embossed dots, sequins, and “Let’s celebrate” with “Happy Birthday.”. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Slimline Cards can be vertical or horizontal .. either orientation works for these Slimline Balloon cards!

A hand-made card in progress sits on a grid background. A white embossed strip with a swirl pattern is centered on a blue card base. Text reads: "Add an embossed strip with the Swirls of Magic embossing folder." Cut oval shapes are nearby. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

The Swirls of Magic embossing folder is one of the brand new products in the 2026 Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive brochure! If you haven’t already downloaded it.. use the button below to grab your free PDF copy!

Two handmade greeting cards are shown: one with a Christmas stocking and "Merry Christmas" message, and another with flowers and "Sending Love" text. Info about online stamping products, a QR code, and contact details for Patty Bennett appear below. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

July 2026 Release

These Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive products were released July 1, 2026. Click on the image to grab your product list.

Download the PDF Here Shop Online Exclusives

Check out the supply list below to see all the fun packs of Stampin’ Up! designer papers I used to die cut my balloons!

A handmade greeting card features pastel and iridescent balloon cutouts. The lower section has embossed white cardstock with swirling patterns, bordered by light blue. Balloons are scattered on and above the card. "Patty Bennett" and her website are watermarked on the image. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

A handmade birthday card features layered die-cut balloons in blue, green, teal, and white, with a “Happy Birthday to you” sentiment. Balloon dies, a scalloped blue border strip, and crafting tips about stamping and using textured paper are also shown. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Shop Supplies for the Slimline Balloon Cards

Balloon Festoon Bundle (English) – 167606

Price: $50.25