Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Summer Afternoon

Welcome!







Sankari Wegman's sketch gave me the layout inspiration I needed for my card today, and



the Paper Players #46 Color Challenge was perfect for a masculine-themed card.



Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Summer Afternoon (Taylored Expressions)
Paper: cardstock and patterned paper (Key Ingredients Taylored Expressions)
Ink: Early Espresso (Stampin' Up!)
Other: Not Quite Navy ribbon (Stampin' Up!), button & twine (PTI)


15 comments:

Karen Giron said...

I LOVE how you cut out that image - it looks amazing popped up over the bright paper - love it!

Jodi Collins said...

These colors are FABULOUS together and I LOVE the stamps you used and how you cut out that image!

Keva said...

This is very pretty, Stacey! The colors work perfectly and I love the images you chose.

Crafty Math Chick said...

Very pretty! I love this set.

Wanda G (stampcat) said...

Hi Stacey! WOWOWOWOWOW! You knocked my socks clean off! This card is gorgeous!

Natalie said...

Very pretty! Love the blue and browns!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Very pretty Stacey! Love the color combo and those images. The designer paper is perfect. :o)

Taylor said...

So pretty, Stacey! The colors really make it masculine and I love how you cut out that frame!

Ann Schach said...

Perfect execution of the challenge colors, Stacey! So many fabulous details with the button, brads, and bow! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players!

Julia Aston said...

Love that big button and the wonderful floral framing of the sentiment!

Michelle Single said...

LOVE those colors! And that paper... *swoon* Simply fabulous!

None None said...

Love the detail with the button and twine - fabulous use of the colors for the Paper Players challenge.

LeAnne said...

Beautiful card, Stacey! Love that sentiment and the bird....too cute!

Nance Leedy said...

Gorgeous card, as always, Stacey! So glad you could join us at The Paper Players! ((hugs))

Anne Marie Hile said...

Hi stacey! I just love how you used the color combo together on your beautiful card. I especially love the perfectly cut out image popped up on the background. Absolutely gorgeous! THanks so much for joining us at The Paper Players this week! :)