Whoosh! Where does the week go? Each week, I think I will blog more than once and then it's Thursday again and time for the Pals Paper Arts Challenge! But this one is a true breath of fresh air--spring air, I hope! The theme this week is to create a spring card. And, I think all of us just couldn't wait to participate in this one. We all want the winter to be o-vah!
So, of course, what better designer series paper (DSP) to choose than Shades of Spring with those beautiful Pretty in Pink and So Saffron colors?
My card was actually very simple to create since I chose the Pretty in Pink cardstock as my base and layered the Pretty in Pink Floral DSP from the Occasions Mini Catalog on top of it. But before I did that, I tucked the Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon around the DSP and adhered it at the top.
Then, I stamped my sentiment from the Whimsical Words Stamp Set (from the Sale-a-bration) catalog in Chocolate Chip onto Pretty in Pink and punched it out with my Curly Label Punch. While I was at it, I punched out another Whisper White piece from the DSP, cut it in half horizontally, and adhered it behind my sentiment. Using a Pop-up Glue Dot, I placed it on the ribbon.
Since I loved the colors so much, I chose to cut out several flowers from the DSP using my Paper Snips and I popped them onto my card as shown. Voila, my card is finished!
I'm going to drop it in the mail for a special Pal who hasn't been feeling too well. (My thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery, MM!)
Here's to spring coming very soon and the days getting longer! I need more than 24 hours in my day! Is time flying by as quickly for you as it is for me? If so, I would so appreciate hearing from you and letting me know this--you know, "misery loves company"! :) And if you do have the time, please join us at PPA!
Recipe:
Stamp Set: Whimsical Words
Ink: Chocoloate Chip
DSP: Shades of Spring
Cardstock: Pretty in Pink
Embellishments: 5/8" Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon
Tools: Curly Label Punch; Pop-up Glue Dots; Paper Snips
Fantastic, Gina! I think you have been stepping up your skills lately. I cannot wait to dig into this paper!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 03/04/2010 at 08:40 PM
Love how you snipped images and popped them up! Perfect for sprrrriiiinng!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 03/04/2010 at 08:23 PM
I can only say what An says occasionally - Yowsa!!!! Wonderfully bright playful card. Just when I think you can't outdo yourself, you do?
Mike
Posted by: Mike | 03/04/2010 at 08:18 PM
So pretty, love how you put it all together. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 03/04/2010 at 07:23 PM
I love pink and yellow together. It's a beautiful card. :)
Posted by: Debbie Pierce | 03/04/2010 at 07:06 PM
Gorgeous use of the design paper. Love the layered flowers! Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 03/04/2010 at 06:22 PM
Very pretty and springy!
Posted by: Kris Kilcoyne | 03/04/2010 at 12:17 PM
Great use of that DSP! Gotta love a quick card :)
Posted by: Kim | 03/04/2010 at 10:26 AM
Hi Gina! You always make me smile with your creations. This one is wonderful! XO
Posted by: Regina (The Stampin' Bean) | 03/04/2010 at 09:14 AM
So clever! Quick, easy, and beautiful! A spring card that anyone would love to receive!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 03/04/2010 at 08:24 AM