Creative Pursuits

Friday, June 25, 2010

My favorite combo is Hawaiian Shores and Beautiful Blooms Designer Paper.I am also in love with the June download template to make scallop edged envelopes.

My inspiration for the card I made with this combination is from Pickle Tree (a constant favorite creative individual). The inspiration card can be seen at http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1719684

SUPPLIES:

Stamps - Signature Greetings

Ink - Chocolate Brown

Cardstock - Kraft, Hawaiin Shores and Beautiful Blooms Designer Paper

Accessories - Template (Tailered Tri-fold Card), Flower Die, Circle Punch, Pure Poppy (Red) Button, Hawaiin Shores Felt, Twine and Velvet Ribbon

35 comments:

Taheerah said...: Cool card, love the combo!; June 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Ted said...: Great focal image. :); June 25, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Bonita Rose said...: love the papers... those are some of my fave papers.. love the colors!; June 25, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Mariana said...: Great card!! I love this PP too!!; June 25, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Kara said...: that velvet ribbon is just awesome!
Kara; June 25, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Rebecca said...: oooooooooh - I really like this! I love how the focal piece sits at an angle!; June 25, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Marge said...: This is just FABULOUS!!!; June 25, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Linda said...: Very, very pretty. Lovely combo. Great job meeting the challenge!; June 25, 2010 at 5:46 PM
Jen Carter said...: So cute!!; June 25, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Kerri said...: OOH, this is gorgeous! Ok, I think I need some of that paper:); June 25, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Jill said...: Pretty, Joanne! Isn't that great patterned paper?!; June 25, 2010 at 6:04 PM
Nerina said...: This is a beautiful combination! Your card is gorgeous - that flower really sings!; June 25, 2010 at 6:16 PM
Heather P. said...: This is soooooo pretty!; June 25, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Stephanie said...: great card!! love those papers and the inspiration from them :); June 25, 2010 at 6:28 PM
Andrea M said...: OOOhhh, how fun and fabby! Great card. Happy hopping!; June 25, 2010 at 6:30 PM
Kelly S. said...: Oh this card is really stunning with those papers! Love your center panel with the lovely flower, great job! Amy Pickletree rocks :); June 25, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Daniela F. said...: Great job on the blog hop challenge! :); June 25, 2010 at 6:37 PM
Debbie Gaydos said...: This is soooo cute! Love that little envie on there! and beautiful colors.; June 25, 2010 at 6:46 PM
Erica said...: I agree your focal point is great adn I love those colors!; June 25, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Becky Carafa said...: This is just beautiful!; June 25, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Elizabeth S. said...: Beautiful card! Such a great color combo!; June 25, 2010 at 7:03 PM
Laurie said...: OH I love this! Great card!; June 25, 2010 at 7:09 PM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful card. Love the combo and that velvet ribbon is wonderful.; June 25, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Suzanne said...: THIS IS MY FAVORITE ONE YET!!!!; June 25, 2010 at 7:45 PM
Lorraine said...: Beautiful card and I love those patterned papers too!; June 25, 2010 at 7:49 PM
Terri said...: I like those colors together too. Nice job on the card too!; June 25, 2010 at 8:24 PM
Anonymous said...: Great colors and it is bright and cheerful! I think i need that pp now ;); June 25, 2010 at 8:41 PM
Antoinette Seminario-Skinner said...: Love your color combination...what a great card!; June 25, 2010 at 8:42 PM
Gayatri said...: Beautiful cards Love both of them. And such an beautiful color combination too. TFS!; June 25, 2010 at 10:37 PM
Dr. Ivy said...: Very nice color combo. Love it all. I will have to try the scallop edge envelope. It makes a great focal image.; June 26, 2010 at 6:28 AM
colleenk said...: Great card! I love the colors!; June 26, 2010 at 9:16 PM
Maureen said...: oh, fabulous colours!!! LOVE the red polka dot paper :); June 26, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Sue Lelli said...: LOVE your card! The flower is especially FAB! GREAT color and paper choices!; June 27, 2010 at 5:44 PM
Lori said...: Love your layered felt flower. Those patterned papers are some of my favorites--great color combo.; June 28, 2010 at 8:00 PM
peggysue said...: Very sweet card!; July 1, 2010 at 6:04 PM

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