Today’s floral any occasion card reminds me of the childhood riddle, “What’s black and white and ‘read’ all over”? This card is black and white, with a touch of red…and gray…and can be read for almost any occasion. It’s Sunday, and time to play with The Paper Players!
This week, it’s the talented Laurie’s turn to host our monthly color challenge. What a classic combination she has for us! Red, black and gray! I can’t wait to see what you create!
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What a week it has been! Of course, there was the new catalog launch. Plus, my retired stamps have been selling like hot cakes. (Thank you to everyone who has placed orders or scooped up some of my retired bargains!) Add to that, I have product shares which I plan on mailing out tomorrow. Unfortunately, my “over-nighted” share order was delayed due to a late flight, and some routine medical procedures turned out to be “not-so-routine”. It’s no wonder I needed to make an easy card for today’s challenge. It uses my “go-to” layout. What’s even better is that the paper does all of the work for me!
The beautiful True Love designer series paper takes center stage. To add interest, I cut it out using the Stitched So Sweetly dies, and matted it onto Real Red cardstock. Although the paper is a little busy, I still added a few floral die cuts, which I offset for a shadow effect. Don’t you love the red bling? An adorable mini-tag, with baker’s twine bow, was also added to the circle. The ribbon was layered, shimmery Gray Granite over Real Red double stitched satin. You might notice that the die cut flower and the white circle are textured. They were cut from a piece of embossed paper left over from a previous project. I love the look.
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Absolutely gorgeous, Ann! Love how you featured the challenge colors!
I love these papers Ann and really love the contrast of all those red borders and details. A great way to combine with those new dies too – they are on my wish list!
Ann, I just love this beautiful card! That DSP is so amazing! You certainly showcased it with this beauty! The pops of red are gorgeous, too! Everything about this card is so pretty! I hope you have a great weekend!
Ann, your card is beautiful as is the usual. True Love is a favorite of mine and you used it perfectly for this challenge. Hope you are feeling better. Have a great rest of week.
Love how you used the challenge colors…so pretty!
Classic colour combo and you’ve used them wonderfully for your beautiful card. Great choice of pattern paper. Love the pop of red.
Hope you’re on the mend from your procedures! Your use of this DSP is so pretty and the bit of red and gray just sets it off so nicely. Go to layouts are a must when pressed for time but you’d never know you were in a hurry here! Have a great week!
I too really love your card and will try to make one similar. Thanks for the inspiration and instructions.
Ann, what a wonderful use of the colors. Showcasing that paper and pairing it with the red is perfect. A fabulous bold, graphic card. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend
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jaydee
Such a lovely card and love the color combination