I love Basic Grey’s 6x6-inch paper pads. The variety of papers is great – even though I use up my favorites first and always wish I had more. The reduced size of the prints as well as the smaller sheet size are perfect for card-making. In almost every collection, however, is a pattern that seems to me to be too bold or busy to use as background paper. If it’s a pretty print that can stand on its own, I like to use it with this simple layout.
The challenge for this card came in finding elements that matched the colors of the floral print. After pulling a sample of every green in my collection of cardstock, I chose Clover Meadow with thoughts that if I kept the border narrow, it might be OK. Papertrey Ink’s Berry Sorbet grosgrain was the best I could do in the ribbon department with the darker pink button from my stash making a big difference in helping it coordinate with the colors in the patterned paper. No, nothing matches per se, but it works. I’m happy.
Materials & Tools: White Daisy Textured and Clover Meadow cardstock; Basic Grey Olivia 6x6-inch paper pad; Papertrey Ink Berry Sorbet ink pad; CTMH For Every Occasion stamp set; PTI Berry Sorbet grosgrain ribbon; Button from my stash; White embroidery floss; Needle; Corner rounder.
A Slice of Life: Bowling was fun last night. I’ve been busy at work all week. My funny little car quit running again last night and is currently sitting in the parking lot of a nearby grocery store. I wonder how many days it will need to sit this time before it decides to go again. LOL. I am more than happy that tomorrow is Friday. A break is in order. How about you?
For now, I’m off to bed. Enjoy Friday! The little ones are staying with Grandpa and Grandma tomorrow night. Once they’re in bed, I hope to spend a little time in my corner again. If it all works out, I’ll talk to you then. Take care.
7 comments:
Wow, this is beautiful. I love the little bit of green you found and looks to me like the ribbon is a GREAT match. Just beautiful. Have fun with the boys tomorrow!
This is so pretty. I love the card design and that ribbon and button are just perfect.
Enjoy your grandma time, as I'm sure you will.
Thanks for the great solution for the papers I feel the same about. I think you did a splendid job on the card!
Hope your car decides to work again, sooner rather than later and I KNOW you will love having your boys around.
I think that your ribbon and cardstock match well enough. I do agree that the thinner mat helps - doesn't draw your eye as much, but adds a little punch that you wouldn't get with just the patterned paper alone.
Pretty in pink!!
I really like your card. That little touch of green matting is just enough.
I am a happy camper as in I got baby pics today. WOO HOO. I don't think I have calmed down since getting them. Two are posted on my blog.
Oh My - wasn't it about this time last year that your funny little car pulled this stunt? Perhaps it just doesn't like autumn the way we do! I hope it changes it's mind tomorrow.
Your card is very pretty - the colors definitely work together! I agree about the Basic Gray paper. I didn't KNOW that the 6x6 pad was actually small print of the 12x12 papers. I thought if I ordered a 12x12 sheet I could make GOBS more cards! LOL Well, live and learn.
Have a good weekend, dear friend.
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