The new Time Out Challenge is “Celebrations.” There’s an optional twist to make a one-layer card, but as usual, I wanted to use my dies for a little dimension. A good friend recently retired, and I wanted to get a card (and gift card) to her.
In addition to wanting to create a card, I wanted to use two new sets that I ordered from Papertrey Ink in April, but still hadn’t used. The first was “Gran’s Garden.” I passed it up when it was first introduced, but saw so many cards on blogs that I liked, that I broke down and purchased it. No regrets. The second was this year’s Anniversary Set, “Grand Finale.” It can only be acquired with reward points. I don’t always opt to use mine for the anniversary set, but I thought this one had quite a few possibilities. It made a perfect frame for the flowers. The sentiment came from a Simon Says “Banner Sayings” set that I’ve had for a long time. The card really didn’t come together, though, until I found the patterned paper from the “Lovely Lace” mini-kit by Papertrey Ink. I didn’t order the kit, but I loved enough of the papers to order them.
I hope my friend enjoys retirement as much as I do!
What a lovely card. I am sure your friend will be delighted with it.
It is a beautiful card, the colors make it jump off the page, and again simple but elegant. So much to emulate there. One of my walking/reading/yoga buddies calls retirement her Renaissance period. I absolutely love that. Hope your friend enjoys her Renassiance, card and gift card.
Ah! The card is so lovely and has my fave colors: yellow, white and black! I’m sure your friend will not only enjoy the card but also her retirement. What a great sendoff!
Cheers~
Unusual, and really nice!
The yellow with the black & white background is very dramatic – lovely.
This is gorgeous! I love the color combination, and you’re right about the pattern paper…it really makes it pop. Thanks for taking the Time Out to play along with us!
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