This month we challenge you to gain some inspiration from the "Fruits of Summer" color schemes, using either a portion or all of the colors in a particular scheme. Be sure to download and print the Fruits of Summer Color Inspiration sheet to take straight to your workspace and use as a reference!
Wow! The colors in this palette were a HUGE stretch for me! This card went through several metamorphosis before finally landing on a finished design. I really wanted to use the Rainbow stripes die. I had put them all over this card before deciding that they worked behind the fabulous frame.
I love the polka dots on the frame embossed. It makes me happy.
I decided on the sentiment for 2 reasons. It was small enough to fit the tab and it echoes the beautiful word that is on the pattern paper.
Life is Beautiful card
stamps: PTI - Garden Variety, Butterfly Dreams, Gratitude Journal, Fabulous Frames, Flippin Out, Grunge Me
paper: Little Yellow Tricycle - Poppy; PTI - Stamper's Select White, Summer Sunrise, Hibiscus Burst
ink: PTI - Scarlett Jewel, Hibiscus Burst, Orange Zest, Melon Berry; Versamark
dies: Fabulous Frames, Flippin Out, Butterfly Dreams, Rainbow Stripes, Garden Variety; MFT - Blueprints One
other: PTI - twine; Zing Clear embossing powder; Embossing buddy
I love how you added shine with the heat embossing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Leigh. I am currently in love with clear embossing powder.
DeleteThose are great polka dots, but what I love the most is the stripe die cuts behind the pitcher and the tab on the side (reminds me of a scrapbook page!) Your recent scrapbook designing is transferring over to your card making and I think that is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI hadn't considered that Cathy! but I think you are right. This one almost drove me crazy though
DeleteRhonda this is such a cute card! Love the look of the heat embossing.Love that paper you used too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marybeth! Little Yellow Tricycle has some great paper packs.
DeleteRhonda, this card should be a magazine! So many wonderful techniques! Every element came together to form perfection!
ReplyDeleteNancy, you made my day!
DeleteLOvely card. Love the heat embossing you did. - Irma
ReplyDeleteThe embossing just adds that lil something! Thanks Irma.
DeleteReally pretty - I really like the addition of the number impression plate, it gives the card a little something extra!
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow stripes behind the frame!
ReplyDeleteOH MY, Rhonda, this is FABULOUS! Great design & layering.
ReplyDeletelots of fabulous details on your card- love the flowers stamped onto the rainbow die.
ReplyDeleteYour card is SO fun!
ReplyDeleteRhonda, I love this card. You really rocked the colour combo and have inspired me to use this one ASAP. Love the embossing!
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous blog hop cards. I think you may have sold me on the number mats with your other card.
ReplyDeleteYou won't be unhappy with their purchase. :)
DeleteGreat job, Rhonda! I love how you used those rainbow stripes!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! I love all of the little touches that culminate into one gorgeous card!! bravo! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and cheerful. Love the bright colors and the different images... great use of the colors.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the rainbow dies to mimic the Popsicle inspiration piece! Such a bright and cheery card!
ReplyDeleteLinda
Gorgeous card Rhonda, I never think to use my watering can.
ReplyDeleteSo fresh and lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! You sure did use a lot of elements. Love the embossed butterfly!
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