Oo la la! I’m an avid fan of blocks of pretty colors . . . so graphic and clean. It really makes the embossed spring flowers pop! Don’t you agree? Please leave me a comment or your questions HERE!
HAVE YOU PLAYED THE PPA? I used the pretty colors from this week’s Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge as my starting place. See what the design team has created with the colors for inspiration and play along here!
STAMPIN’ PRETTY TIPS:
- Perfect for spring! Helping Me Grow stamp set is a spring card essential! It’s available in photopolymer (clear), my favorite Stampin’ Up! style of stamp for easy placement and crisp coverage.
- The individual strips of color measure 1″ x 5″. The three together measure 3″ x 4 7/8″.
- I adhered the strips of color to Whisper White card stock and heat embossed the flowers with White Stampin’ Emboss Powder.
- A simple “friend” sentiment (also Helping Me Grow) flows beautifully with the design.
- I used the Stampin’ Up! Hexagon Punch to crop the flagged end of the sentiment.
- The final touch is a splashy polka dot pattern in Watermelon Wonder (2015-2017 In Color Designer Series Paper) for the envelope liner.
- Hover and Pin it! Here’s a photo showing key products for today’s card that you can save or pin to Pinterest. See ALL my product photos in one spot on my How to Make Simple Cards board on Pinterest.
- Pin my Stampin’ Pretty Color Mix! Visit my Stampin’ Pretty Color Mix Board on Pinterest for more ideas.
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Amazing card Mary! Congratulations! This project is one of my most popular pins this week and is being highlighted on my blog today. Thanks for sharing. Kylie xx
Thank you so much, Kylie!
Mary,
I love this card! It’s so pretty! I used your layout for my own entry into the pals Paper Arts challenge–with a shout out to you and link on my blog: http://kkstamp.blogspot.com/2016/02/yay-presents.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Kathy
Love it! Clean & crisp…with delicate embossing!
Ooooo, I love it ,love the flowers on white , great job MsMary, tfs
The colors are beautiful also,
Have a nice weekend
Hugs Frenchie
You always think of cool stuff like stamping white over three color panels to make a beauitful card! Thanks for all the inspiration!
beautiful is the word there!
All these sweet comments really make my heart sing! Thank you!
Agree, agree, agree!!!!!
Mary, this card is aces! I love the color blocking and the Embossing is the perfect way to make this image pop! Fabulous job! I have been trying not to purchase this stamp set…but you have me wavering!
I absolutely love the color combo. It is so me!
Fabulous use of Whisper White Craft Ink! Love it Mary!
It’s white heat embossing, Rae. Thanks for your comment!
No wonder you could hardly wait for this stamp set to arrive!! This card is stunning. Such a gorgeous way to showcase the large hyacinth! Off to pin…
Mary, I just bought this stamp set – not for the flowers – but for all the other stamps. In fact I had thought of throwing away the flowers … till I saw your card! I’m having an attitude adjustment 🙂
Beautiful
This is a WOW card! The colors and the layout are fabulous.
Mary, you did it again! I did not have this set on my list but now it’s a MUST have! Love the white embossing on your panels. Fabulous!
Absolutely beautiful!
Mary,I love this card it is so simple and sweet. I love the colors and the blocking. The white embossed flower just pops. Great job Mary, hugs. Ellen Hinds
I love the colors and design with the embossed flowers on top of the CS, with no coloring involved. Very CAS.
Awesome, clean and simple card Mary! Great use of the color strips.
Score another beautiful card for you, Mary!
Thanks for your comments, Brian and Barb!
Gorgeous, Mary! This image is perfect for the gorgeous color blocking on your card. Love it!
FABULOUS creation with this yummy color challenge.