It’s the 25th of March, and that means today is the monthly blog hop at Papertrey Ink. Despite my intentions I don’t always complete as many card challenges as I hope, but I rarely miss a Papertrey Ink Blog Hop if I’m not traveling. Today’s inspiration piece is charming, as always.
I don’t own a single nest die or stamp, so arranging flowers in a nest was not an option. I decided to go with the soft pastel colors of the flowers and make another (needed!) birthday card. That means I can also link this up to the current birthday celebration challenged at Time Out.
So here’s my take on the Papertrey Inspiration photo:
Starting with the soft, pastel colors led me to create a very feminine birthday card. The “Friendship Jar Flowers” set seemed perfect, and I stamped the flowers with Bright Buttercup, Pale Peony, Lovely Lady (all PTI), and Soft Lilac (Altenew). The stems and leaves were stamped with Green Parakeet. Once the stamping was done, I deliberated for awhile about the rest of the card, finally settling on die cutting the image with the stitched oval from the Noted: Scalloped A2 Vertical Die. I used the same die cut set to cut a stitched rectangle from Bitty Big Lovely Lady patterned paper, and a scalloped card from white cardstock.
I still have a partial roll of the white silk ribbon Papertrey used to sell (I’d love more if anyone knows where to find it), and tied a ribbon around the die cut pieces with a bow. The sentiment from “Just Desserts” was embossed in white on a scrap of Lovely Lady, cut out by hand, and adhered over the ribbon.
Finally I added a few sequins. Once I finished the card, I knew just who was going to receive it for their April birthday! Thanks for stopping by. There’s sure to be lots of inspiration for spring cards on the Papertrey Ink blog.
A lovely, fresh, spring-like card. You may not have a nest, but I think it fits the bill nonetheless (and you do have a massive egg as the main event!).
Pink perfection once again. I like the airy feeling of the flowers & greenery & oh that scalloped edging is fabulous.
Gorgeous card! Love that floral bouquet and your pretty spring colors.
What a pretty, Spring looking card. I like how you cut around the sentiment!
Lovely, lovely card Karen…totally makes me think Spring!! :0)
Lovely spring design! Great stamp choice and detailing! Lovely card!
Just lovely!! The pinks and yellows will brighten someone’s day 🙂
Beautiful card, Karen! No nest needed for this lovely floral bouquet! Can’t have enough birthday cards ready!
This is so gorgeous, a perfect spring design! The blooms are so very pretty. and I love your accents! I have only three colors of the Bitty Big papers but am loving them–makes me want to order them all.
What a lovely card- love your color choices and the layout!!
Very pretty! Wonderful colors and I love the delicate ribbon!
Your flower arrangement is lovely. I love the polka dot layer and the scalloped card base. Beautiful card!
Elegant and beautiful.
Lovely card!!
Well this card is just a cheery breathe of springtime. Lovely!
Beautiful! Wonderful take on the inspiration photo!
This is gorgeous. Such lovely pastel colours and stamped perfectly. I like how you matched the lovely pink paper and the use of the edge adds to the very pretty look of your card. So pleased you joined us at Time Out
Lovely, soft and so spring-like! Your card is beautiful!!! I love the pretty bouquet of flowers and that sweet polka dotted background. Just as sweet as can be!
This is so beautiful and soft… I love it!!
Gorgeous card and what a lovely palette you have chosen too 😉
xx
Such a pretty card. Love those flowers. And, thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.
What a lovely springy card – a breath of fresh air! Your take on the photo is wonderful. So glad you shared this beauty with us at Time Out!!
I. ABSOLUTELY. LOVE. YOUR. TAKE. on the PROMPT!
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