Rocky Raccoon said he needed to send a get well card, with a special balloon, that was sure to make someone feel better.

Rocky Raccoon
The first thing I needed to do was stamp Rocky, from the Special Someone Stamp Set, in Early Espresso Ink. I placed him on the Stamparatus, because this is a “two-step” stamp set, and I would need to stamp a second stamp on top of him to color his fur. I used Crumb Cake Ink on the second stamp, and Rocky thought I did a good job. In fact, he said he didn’t even mind being smashed twice. The most uncomfortable part was rolling him through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine with his Special Day Die, and he said “enough is enough.”
The next question was, could I make his balloon without popping it? Using the same Stamparatus, “two-step” process, and Special Day Die, Rocky had his beautiful, Pretty Peacock, balloon, filled with “heal-i-um.”
Next, I stamped the balloon’s string in Memento Black Ink on Whisper White Cardstock, cut with the 4th largest Stitched Rectangles Die, 2 1/2″ X 4″. I gave it some texture with the Tasteful Texture Embossing Folder. This was layered on Plaid Tidings Designer Paper, cut with the largest Stitched Rectangles Die. Rocky chose this pattern, because of the beautiful Fall colors.
Incidentally, all of the Plaid Tidings Designer Paper is beautiful, and the great news is, it’s on sale during the month of October! See the details below.
Rocky wanted the card base to match his balloon, so we went with Pretty Peacock.
I stamped the sentiment, “This balloon is special…” and “it’s filled with heal-ium!” in Memento Black Ink, and used the smallest Stitched Rectangles Die for cutting. After gluing the balloon to the top rectangle, and Rocky’s feet to the bottom rectangle, I attached them with Dimensionals.
I was inspired by the Paper Players. Rocky said he was definitely a Fall critter.
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My October Drawing Prize
This month’s drawing will be 100 pieces of retired, Christmas/Holiday Designer Paper, cut into convenient 6X6″ squares. Your name will be entered in the drawing when you place a minimum $100 order in October.
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Su, I can’t save to Pinterest now,, I don’t knowhow to clear a listing? But anyway, KI love Love, LOVE, how Rocky told us what he wanted in this card. I’m still smiling! You made my year, with this card. By the way I this card, as well!.
Hi Gloria, I wish I could help you with Pinterest. It seems to change periodically. So glad you enjoyed Rocky’s story!
Rocky’s get well card is very cheerful. Love ? it.
Thank you, Stella! So glad you like it!
What a fabulous get well card! I love the plaid, the embossed background and your little raccoon! Such a puny sentiment, too! So happy you joined my challenge at The Paper Players this week!
I appreciate your nice comment, Claire! Thank you!
Su you know I love your commenting and descriptions very much. I too love this stamp set and it is one of the first I got with SAB back a ways. Also, got the dies after they became available. I really love this set for birthday wishes as well as get well and heal-ium wishes as well. Love your card and I am going to have to try your techniques used on this one. WONDERFUL!!
Thank you, Iona! I appreciate you telling me!
Su I look forward to your posts daily!!! Love your cards but your description s are the best !!! I’m still chuckling w/ Rocky. Hahaha
Have a great day 🙂
So happy to make you chuckle! Thank you, Ruth!