Hello friends and welcome to another awesome challenge from The Paper Players! This week we have a sketch for you, created by the very talented LeAnne:
I must admit that this sketch had me stumped for a bit. I went through my stamps looking for inspiration and found just a glimmer of an idea and then worked it’s way to fruition:
I started with the Ombre Builders stamp set from PTI and randomly chose ink colors I thought would be pleasing. I did try to stay pretty gender neutral with the colors. I used my MISTI to stamp the ombre stamp, adding a layer according to the sketch. This was a bit of a worrisome process because a goof up meant that I would have to start all over again, but hey, what’s life without a little excitement? lol
The sentiment is from the stamp set Wet Paint, also by PTI. I thought it was perfect, big and graphic! I did have an idea where I wanted to stamp my sentiment so I chose the order of my background colors to ensure a few light shades where the sentiment should go. Can you see how I offset the right hand side of the banner just a bit? That was actually an accident because I hadn’t planned on adding a layer of cardstock under my stamped banner. So I ended up with three choices: chop the green off the right hand side; line the edge of the banner up with the edge of the card and have the stamping be offset; or Just have the right side hang off the edge of the card a bit. I like it. I think it adds interest to the card. Who knew??
I LOVE these candles from the PTI stamp set Wishes Come True! Don’t they look like real candles?? I think the little twine bow finishes them off very nicely. Oh…and about those three banners in the sketch?? I forgot to add them before adhering my banner so I improvised and used sprinkles instead. Whoops!!
I had a bit of fun with the inside but kept my stamping light colored so it can be written over.
I wasn’t sure where I would end up when I started this card, sometimes that’s just how it goes, but I am really enjoying the end result!
Please make sure to pop over and see the wonderful inspiration from the rest of the design team…
Products Used:
Cardstock: Stamper’s Select White and New Leaf by Papertrey Ink
Pattern Paper: Hootenanny by My Mind’s Eye
Ink: Spring Rain, Limeade Ice, Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, New Leaf and Orange Zest by Papertrey Ink
Stamps: Ombre Builders, Wet Paint, and Wishes Come True by Papertrey Ink
Dies: Wishes Come True by Papertrey Ink and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!
Tools: MISTI by My Sweet Petunia
Embellishments: Limeade, Love and Tangerine Sprinkles; Bright Assortment Twine by Doodlebug Designs
Shannon, this is totally amazing! Your attention to detail always leaves me in awe, and all the details you put into making this card are no exception! LOVE the graphic punch it delivers! Love the sprinkles and the candles are awesome…inside and out! Thanks for rockin’ my sketch!
Love your fun, happy card! It all works so well together, and I love the inside, too! Thanks for inspiring me this Sunday morning!
Woo Hoo! Thank you Ruth! I hope you had time to create!!
Awesome card, Shannon! Love its uniqueness! You really are so talented!
Susan, I so appreciate your comment!! Thank you so much!!
Shannon, this is my FAVORITE!!!! I am amazed that you stamped all those beautiful rows of color and got them straight!!!!! I do NOT think I have the patience for that. Your card just pops out and those little candles and the inside sentiment made me smile! SUPER Fabulous, My Friend! XX
So sweet of you Claire!! Thank you!!!
Gorgeous stamping! Wow! Love this fun vibrant card!
These colors look so good together and I just love the graphic look to your card! Fabulous!
Great card! Fun, bright, graphic – I love it!
Thanks so much Dana!!
So bright and cheery, Shannon! I love it!
What a great card design. Love the ombré look and coordinating panel. The dots are a very acceptable, if not even a preferred addition in my book. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love your bright birthday card Shannon and I especially like the overhanging panel – a subtle yet perfect design touch. Love the candles and candy dots too! And those lines, all so perfectly stamped – you are so clever!
What a great design, and I love the colors, Shannon! It is a gender neutral and also an age neutral card, perfect for anyone!
Shannon, I love the bright, bold and graphic nature of your card – great job lining up the elements, too! I love that it can be used for anyone – of any age! Great take on the sketch
hugs
jaydee
Talk about a HAPPY birthday card, Shannon!! I love this! The colors are so cheerful and I love how you layered the background to add that extra dimension. The little trio of candles with the twine accent is a fun touch. Such a fun card, all around!