It's Not All Black and White

Friday, July 3, 2009

Circle Thanks

I sat down this morning with last week's Fall-To Layout from Clean & Simple Stamping in mind. I pulled the colors from my ribbon. They're all last year's in-colors, and this is the first time I've used the Pacific Point or Tangerine Tango. I guess mainly because I don't have the inks, but I made some others work for this. The inks are pumpkin pie and Not Quite Navy. I thought they coordinated decently.
I couldn't get my nesties to cut through two layers of card stock. So I cut two separate circles and glued them together with a hinge fold on the back layer. Here's a pic of that. The "thanks" is part of the Cuttlebug Olivia alphabet set. I used a water brush to drag color into the smaller flowers while the ink was still wet. I also made sure two scallops were sitting flat against the bottom when I was orienting my card and fold, so that it would be able to stand straight without rolling away. Have a great weekend!
What's In It?
Stamps~ beautiful blooms and polka dot basics (PTI)
Paper~ pacific point, kiwi, tangerine, white (SU)
Ink~ pumpkin, not quite navy
Other~ flower and olivia alphabet dies (CB), button (Basic Grey Urban Prairie), ribbon (American Crafts), dimensionals, 1/4" and 1/2" circle punches

4 comments:

Rose Ann said...

This is sooooo pretty, Bethany...and I'm really loving the colors!! Love the shape too!!

Michelle said...

Hi, Bethany - looking forward to working with you on the JBE team. This card is super fab - and looks totally complicated to make! But good on ya' - - I think every piece of it is just wonderfully executed!

Dawn Easton said...

Bethany, I think how you've done the circle card is better anyway ;) It looks complete like that!! The colours are wonderful as is that awesome ribbon!

Natasha said...

Looks fabulous! You've used one of my favorite colour combos!