Thursday 25 August 2011

Papertrey Ink Birthday card



Hello everyone,

     Its Papertrey Ink's blog hop today and the challenge this time was to take inspiration from this lovely picture.


I really fancied doing something with the jar image but as I don't have the appropriate stamps, I went with the colours and design of the pretty case.
click to see it better

I started with a Fine Linen card base, stamped with Background Basics Twinkle to echo the case interior, and added a strip of Pure Poppy card on the lower portion of the card. I then added a strip of  Melon Berry card with a scalloped edge and used the double ended ribbon die to cut a strip of New Leaf card. The focal panel was cut with a die from the Sending You collection and the flower was cut and stamped with Beautiful Blooms II. I stamped the sentiment from Sending You, the flourish from Half and Half and the happy birthday greeting from Birthday Basics in red ink. The little buttons and button twine finished it off. This was a really simple card that would be easy to mass produce.

I've scheduled this post in advance because I am spending a few days away with my daughter but I will be visiting all the blogs for some inspiration on my return. Happy hopping and thanks for visiting!

Hugs
Carol x

13 comments:

Barb said...

absolutely lovely. the colors in the inspiration pic are so pretty and you've highlighted them perfectly on your card. great work!

Vicki said...

Oh Carol these colours are lush, I feel like I could eat that card......hahaha! Love the layout too.

well done you :)

Hugs
Vicki x

Carolyn/MamaC said...

Very pretty! Love the design!
Carolyn
http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

Ally said...

Very pretty. ;-) I love the little details you pulled into this, and the lovely colors. Very nice. ;-)

Laura Isham said...

Love the colors you chose to work with! And, that background is perfect!

Cecilie said...

Great design and I love that it is possible to tell what inspired you.

Lisa Elton said...

This is so sweet love the darling flower front and center!

Marge said...

Very PRETTY!!!

Jen Carter said...

Great job with this!! So pretty!

Marybeth said...

Beautiful take on the challenge , love it.

Suzanne Russell said...

Great card! I love your take on the inspiration! Very unique!

JustYolie said...

Beautiful card...thank you for stopping by my blog..I'm now a follower of your blog.:)

The Paper Parade said...

I love how the entire background of your card looks like the suitcase! How clever! You did such an awesome job with this inspiration photo :)

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