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“Enjoy” a Simple Color Blocked Birthday Card!

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Big and bold at 6 1/2″ x 4 1/2″, this birthday card makes a statement with color blocking behind a cropped “enjoy” and star!Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge PPA 262

My color inspiration was from this week’s Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge (PPA262).  Check out what the rest of the PPA Resident Artists have come up with in this pretty palette and play along here.

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11 thoughts on ““Enjoy” a Simple Color Blocked Birthday Card!”

  1. What a classy card, Mary! I love your color blocking, such a fun use of the challenge!

  2. I love the colors peeking through the di cut openings! Such a neat effect! Crisp and clean!

  3. Thanks so much for these sweet comments. This card was so easy to create. I love the “peekaboo” effect.

  4. Mary, this is, by no means, a “simple” card, all the details make it a fabulous card!! Love the die cuts and the sweet sequence stars.
    Great color combination and the layout is just perfect.
    Thank you for sharing.

  5. MsMary, your cards are , ALWAYS SO PRETTY AND SOOO, NEAT !! Always !!!
    Tfs , hope your having FUN, !!
    Hugs Frenchie ,
    Going to name a card with those PPA colors , great combination!!!

  6. I’m in LOVE with this color combination. Think your color blocking technique is YUMMY BOLD & BEAUTIFUL on this card.

  7. Your color blocking is fabulous! Love the design and how the sequins really make those cute stars.

  8. :You may call this “simple” but the presentation is stunning. I adore this card….

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