Saturday, July 25, 2009

Papertrey HOP!!!!!

I am so excited to participate in the Papertrey Ink blog hop again. I adore this night!
THE CHALLENGE
I have been experimenting a lot with text lately, whether it be in the form our or recent
addition Background Basics: Text Style, some of our text patterned papers or even old
book print. I'd like to see your twist on anything text integrated into a fun project! Cut it,
punch it, tear it, distress it, paint it, ink it, brayer it, stamp it, stitch it, layer it. Use it as a
background, border or a focal point. Use several text styles on one project or just focus on a
single look. Try a technique layered on top of text like emboss resist or watercoloring. You
could even run it through an embossing folder. Most of all, have fun and experiment!
Branch out and try something new! We look forward to seeing all of your fabulous
creations!

Here is my card
I really liked the little star in star prints, but I didn't really know how I was going to use it until I read the challenge for this month. I knew I wanted to make my own dsp with a fun phrase and star effect. I added some fun button accents and some sassy raspberry ribbon. The black layer really helped it pop. I have also just stated experimenting with off center main pannels. This is out of my comfort zone of everything symetrical, but I am enjoying the results.

Thanks for looking and for making the 25th one of my favorite days of the month.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

All supplies are Papertrey Ink unless noted
Stamps:
Star Prints , Polka Dots Basics
Paper:
Stampers select white , Aqua Mist, True Black
Ink: SU Real Red, Aqua Mist, Berry Sorbet, Lemon Tart, Summer Sunrise, Plum Pudding, Ripe Avacado, Raspberry Fizz, Fresh Snow ,
Accessories:
Raspberry Fizz double stich ribbon , Red button Basic Grey, Aqua Mist and Summer Sun buttons , DMC floss, SU glue dots, SU stampin dimensionals

36 comments:

Sarah W. said...

I love everything about this card! All the colors and the layout. I really like the little stars between the text in co-ordinating colors as well.

Heidi said...

Wonderful card! I love the colors and striking layout!

IamDerby said...

wonderful card terri! Love how you used that little star.

AKiteFlier said...

Fabulous Teri - love the polka dot BG, LOVE the text piece with all the words and stars and color and I love trio of buttons like yours - GREAT job!!!

Karli said...

Luuuv everything about your card! Great job :)

maria fiscella said...

This is fabulous, Terri! I love the design and all of the color you used:)

Steph said...

So creative & colorful! Great job with the challenge!

Bonnie Lynn said...

Great way to use the star prints set.

Catherine Couch Doucette said...

such a bright and pretty card...great job!

Donelda said...

I love what you did!! brilliant!! into my inspiration folder it goes :-)

Tenia Nelson said...

Super cuteness!!! tfs!!!

Chris said...

love the BG you made yourself!! TFS!

Stephanie Washburn said...

Cool, cool card- I love the patterned paper you stamped- very bright and cheery!

Marcie Sharp said...

I love the black matting on the focal point of your card- it really pops against the other colours...

Mona Pendleton said...

Very colorful & fun card! Love how you used text on your card! :) TFS

peggysue said...

Very nice. Pushing yourself outside the comfort zone is always a great idea, you've done a great job with it.

Bonnie said...

So pretty Terri and I love the colours and your background is awesome - who wouldn't like polka dots??!!

Marge said...

Oh, I love this!!! So clean & simple, but striking!

Chrissy said...

super cute! love the color scheme!

Kacey Elliott said...

Oh how fun!!! This is such a cherry card - gotta save this one :)

Regan said...

eeek...its too cute

Terri said...

Nice job. I especially like how yo used the little stars! Love the rainbow colors too.

Cheryl said...

This is such a happy card! Great job.

Michelle said...

Clever and colorful -- one of my faves tonight for sure.

PurpleD said...

Lovely background!

BethieJ said...

LOVE this.. such great colors!

Daniela Dobson said...

This is so fun, love the bright colors and the awesome background!

Kim said...

Wow, I love this! The multi-color stars are a wonderful way to use that stamp. Your whole card is so fun. Love the color scheme.

Karen said...

Love how you made your own patterned paper....and with such a great phrase! Great colors and just love the polkas and buttons combined! :>

Susan said...

Oh this is absolutely beautiful!! I love how you used the text and the star. Those buttons in the corner add just the pefect touch. I love this card!!

Daniela F. said...

So beautiful, Terri!! I love the bright color scheme and how you stamped the background paper with the little star. Very clever!

Nancy L. said...

love it! so much fun!

Gwen said...

oh gosh!! love, love this!!& your bow is perfect!!!

Traveling Mama said...

You rocked this challenge! I love your card! Hugs from Morocco!

Amy said...

This card makes me happy--love the repeated sent. and the colors!

Janelle said...

Great idea to repeatedly stamp the sentiment and use the star to make your background paper. Love the different colored stars. Great job!