The art of sending a Thank You note seems to be waning. I think it is a powerful message to the recipient that you were touched by their thoughtfulness, hospitality, or time. Thank you's offer One Big Meaning. I love to send thank you notes!
My card today was inspired by the Pals Paper Arts Color Challenge.
My card base is 5" x 5" in Very Vanilla. The background is a piece of Kraft Paper cut 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" and then run through my Bog Shot with the Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder. I lightly sponged Chocolate Chip ink over the bricks to give it a realistic look.
I cut three banners from the Regals, Subtles, and Neutrals Designer Series Paper Stacks for each of the challenge colors. I used the #3 (from the center) banner from the Banner Framelits.
The sentiment is from the One Big Meaning stamp set. I masked the bottom portion of the stamp with retired washi tape to isolate the sentiment, then stamped it in Chocolate Chip. I punched small holes to loop the Gold Cording Trim through and tied it in the back of the card. The sentiment is topped up on dimensionals. To hide the holes, two Calypso Coral Candy Dots finish off the card.
Here is a little sneak peek of the inside of the card. To add weight to the back side of the card I added another piece of Very Vanilla card stock (4 3/4" x 4 3/4"). Then I punched out three quick banners using the Banner Punch. Simple and it carries the colors through.
I do hope you will check out what the other Pals Paper Arts designers created with these colors.
Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle
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Your bright banners look terrific against the brick wall! And I love the peek of the little banners inside!
This is such a fun card, Michelle! Love all of the banners and the way you tied the cording.
I love this card, Michelle. I have received many good tips from your post — sponging the bricks, hiding the holes with Candy Dots, adding a piece of cardstock to add weight to the back, and a mini version of the flags on the inside — wonderful! Thank you!
I love crumb cake with this color combination. Simple design–perfect!
Great banners, and they worked perfect on the brick wall.
Aren’t those paper stacks wonderful when you need colors? Lovely, Michelle!
Love the DSP combo for your banners and the sentiment layer. The inside peek is adorable…
Love this card – the color combination, the banners, everything!
The card is clean, simple, and fun! I love it!
Love these pretty banners and the sneak peek at the ones inside too!
Great card. I have to admit, I buy more DSP than I ever use. I love the idea of the banners, it’s a great touch without being over powering.