Over at Lily Pad Cards, there is a new challenge and we are to use patterned paper on our cards. It's sponsored by Simon Says Stamp, and you could win a $25.00 gift certificate!
I have always been one to struggle with using patterned paper on my cards, so I was a little nervous for this one. I decided to use just a bit of some cute, polka dotted paper from Jillybean Soup. Here's my card.
I added a small strip of the paper to the edges of my green panel, which was stamped with the Hero Arts True Friends background stamp. I die cut the branch twice; once with a dark green patterned paper left over from Christmas, and again with just white. I offset the two branches before adhering them together to create a shadow effect. A circle punch of the dotted paper was adhered to a die cut doily, then stamped with the sentiment before adding it to the card. See? Patterned paper is fun to use on cards, and I enjoyed the challenge!
So, head on over to Lily Pad Cards and play along. You can read all the details and see the amazing cards the other DT members created!
I'm going to the Mall of America on Saturday to have lunch with my two buddies, Anne and Linda, and we are also meeting Judy Jung!! She's here visiting her daughter and I can't wait to meet her!
Thanks for coming by and have a fabulous weekend! :)
21 comments:
What a lovely card Barb!
this is so elegant Barb! First of all, I just love the use of the greens....and the dotted circle with the dotted border. And I love the branch trailing down from the corner.....you use pattern papers just great!
Hi Barb, beautiful card, I love the green. Off to check out the lily pad blog!! Have fun meeting Judy, please post a photo for us!!
Oh! Have a fab time meeting up with the girls!!! Take some pics for us! Your card is so pretty with the background stamping and love the die shape!
Lovin' all the green! Lovely lacy die too!!
You shouldn't be nervous about using patterned paper! This card is super cute!
Well you did great choosing the pp for this card! Very pretty. I've always wanted to go to Mall of America, maybe someday I'll get there along with a trip to CHA:)
So pretty, Barb! I love the greens and the double cut branches--looks like highlighting!
p.s. Enjoy meeting your HA buddies! Take lots of photos, please!!
Love your pretty card, Barb! I'm a sucker for polka dots, so this really appeals to me. Have fun at the mall with the gals!
Love that you used patterned paper Barb and stamped on it - it looks great!! Have fun at the Mall of America it sounds like a great place to go.
Also, I want to thank you for your kind words on my blog this week. I really appreciate your support during my rough week.
You need to use pp more - this card's stunning! No fear for you, you did a beautiful job. I love the green bg!
Love the very calm monochromatic feel here barb!
Beautiful card indeed ;-)
This is a great card Barb! Love how you used the pp. I hope you have a great time at the mall. Sounds like such fun!
Barb that die cut is fabulous, it really makes the card! Love what you do with pattern paper (when you use it!!)
-rachel w k
rwkrafts.blogspot.com
How very beautiful Barb! The greens and yellows are a great combo.
Barb your card is so pretty! Love the idea of die cutting the branch twice to create the shadow, I need to remember that!
This is very pretty, Barb! I would never guess that you struggled with patterned paper. Your designs always look great to me!
Gorgeous card, Barb! I love love your design and how you used your pp - I'm terrible for buying it and then not using it! Love the way you created the shadow effect on the branch too!
Beautiful card! Love the polkadot sentiment. So sweet!
This card is stunning and it doesn't look like you had any trouble making this one. Your cards are always amazing and I would never think that you struggle with any design. Your cards are always beautiful and inspiring. I guess we all have our moments of frustration. Lol Thanks for sharing.
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