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Welcome to the Pals Blog Hop for May 2016. We are thankful you stopped by to take a look at our new 2016 Blog Hop monthly themes. This month we are featuring projects that are “stepped up” by using textures or fun techniques. We hope to provide you with lots of ideas and that you enjoy our creations.
You may just be starting the Blog Hop or may have come from the previous link from the Line-up on the Pals Blog Hop listing shown below. The full lineup will help you move along from blog to blog so you may see all the projects.
I love to sponge my cards to give that special background. This card is no exception and the stamp is perfect with Lovely as a Tree. By using sponging as your technique you are helping the trees to stand out and set the tone.
Base: Lost Lagoon cardstock with layers of black and then white cardstock on top. The Lost Lagoon cardstock anchors the Lost Lagoon in the picture.
Focus: The picture has used Lost Lagoon ink in its’ sponging because it sets the tone with the trees. This card is a sympathy card and so the darker shades work better than the bright colors. I kept the foreground white to give more focus on the trees.
Tips
Stamp Set: Lovely As a Tree, Teeny Tiny Wishes
Color Combination: Lost Lagoon, Basic Black
Ink: Lost Lagoon, Archival Black
Paper: Whisper White, Lost Lagoon, Black
Embellishment: Lost Lagoon Ribbon, Sponge
Accessories: Trimmer
Thanks for visiting. To continue with the hop, please refer to the Blog Hop Line-up below. We hope to see you on next month’s Pals Blog Hop!
Spring is a breathe of fresh air with the flowers in bloom and the butterflies appearing. I welcome this change from the stark cold winter. This card symbolizes the new changes.
Base: The card starts with Whisper White cardstock and develops with colors.
Focus: The flowers in their glorious green and pink colors are our awakening to spring. Then a gold butterfly to fulfill our vision.
Tips
Stamp Set: Butterfly Basics
Color Combination: Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette, Gold
Ink: Pear Pizzazz, Pink Pirouette (markers and ink pad)
Paper: Whisper White, Pear Pizzazz
Designer Paper: Gold Foil
Embellishment: Wink of Stella (clear)
Accessories: Butterfly Thinlits, Big Shot
Special Note: This a challenge card and you can check the challenges at http://palspaperarts.com/ This stamp set is not retiring, but don’t forget to check out the retired items. Don’t put off because supply is limited. Remember retired items sale ends May 31st. So come and join in the fun now!
