Sneak Peek Week - Day 5!

Today I want to demonstrate that although there are lots of corresponding dies and embossing folders - you really don't 'need' them... well I 'need' everything, but that's a different story!

This card uses Calypso Coral and So Saffron, which are both from the Subtles Colour Collection. I have used the new Mosaic Punch and Mosaic Madness stamp set. In addition I used the Itty Bitty Shapes punch, sentiment from Petite Pairs and a couple of Pearls.

Just as gorgeous without the embossing isn't it? I just love the crispness of the images - these new 'not so new' ink pads are just fabulous. Something else I am gradually replacing!

The Colour Refresh has really opened my eyes to some combinations I hadn't thought of before. Just gorgeous! I'm thinking Wisteria Wonder would go beautifully with that So Saffron... maybe the next card!

Hopefully I'll have another for you tomorrow. You'll just have to wait and see! So pop back and check things out!

Paula xxx

Creative Elements - Mojo Monday 282

Saturdays Child Works Hard for a Living... and boy am I glad it's the weekend! Unfortunately I still have all the animals to clean out and the housework to do! But I wanted to share this card with you too!

This was created using this sketch from the design team at Mojo Monday... so I'm only just in time for the challenge! Click on the sketch to visit the challenge page!

I almost didn't add the little butterfly but the card needed something. I'm not sure - what do you think? Leave me a comment as your views are appreciated!

The stamp I used for the flourish is from Creative Elements, I used the Subtles Bashful Blue DSP that matched the cardstock for the banner, the Organza Ribbon is woven through one of the fabulous Builder Brads. And do you know what - It's that simple.

You could use this card for pretty much anything and I have left it 'sentiment free' so I can add one as I need it... Baby Boy, Wedding Acceptance, Birthday, Thinking of You... the options are endless!

Hope you get some chilling time this weekend. I am hoping I may be able to sit down for 5 minutes at some point!

Pxxx

Hopeful Thoughts from Stampin' Up! PPA153

I hope everyone had a good weekend! It's such a downer going back to work! I vote for a 3 day working week!

Today is another card I created at the weekend. This one is to be entered in the PALS challenge here.

I seem to have a 'thing' going with leaves and trees at the moment, a theme to be repeated tomorrow so remember to pop back then too!

I used the Hopeful Thoughts set for the tree and the sentiment is from Bring on the Cake from the main catalogue. The flower is from the Secret Garden set in the Spring Summer mini and has been cut with the co-ordinating framelits. The colour combo is Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and So Saffron. I used Designer Series Papers from the Subtles collection.

I accented the flower with some tiny pearls, adding the birds with a Stampin' Write Marker.

Here is the sketch - PPA153

I hope you have enjoyed today's card and look forward to you visiting tomorrow! Don't forget I love reading your comments so please share your thoughts on my work.

Paula xxx