papertrey ink July 2014 hop: reason to smile.


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It's that time again, the Papertrey Ink July Blog Hop!

Check out the inspiration photo:



So, I should start by saying that I love that red/white gingham...a lot.  I even started cutting strips of cardstock to do some paper weaving and then ditched the idea.

I tend to always fall back on the Phrase Play collection:

cardstock:  PTI pure poppy/vintage cream  paper:  Echo Park for the record  stamps:  PTI phrase play #1  ink:  hero arts hues  other:  PTI phrase play #1 die, impress wood button, may arts twine

So here goes:

gingham:  switched it up and used green/white gingham
red/cream colors:  used it with phrase play #1
doily:  check
floral bouquet:  check
buttons:  check
wooden spools:  wooden button
thread:  twine











I can't wait to see how everyone else was inspired!




Comments

Lynn said…
Beautiful...love the patterned paper choices.
Kelly said…
the die really pops against the other lighter colors. Fabulous!
Lisa Lara said…
Fun, cool and inspiring Amy.
Nancy Penir said…
Those papers are perfect for the inspiration photo! Love the dies too!
Anonymous said…
Beautiful Amy!! Love the papers and your design is perfect!!
Kara said…
very pretty card!!
Love your patterned Paper choices and I thinnk The Phrase Play is always a winner, it always looks great!!
DIANA L. said…
This came out so super CAS I need to get that die, I have the stamp set, but they ran out of the die when I ordered. I love the colors you chose. Have a Blessed day, DIANA L.
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Jess said…
Fun card! Love that pop of red!
Marybeth said…
Love this ,Amy! Now I wish I bought this die.....love the papers you chose !
Pretty card. Love the softness of the pattern papers against the red.
Kathryn A said…
Love the use of the Phrase Play die here! Cute card!
Lee said…
A lovely card. So well thought out and put together.
jessica said…
this is beautiful Amy!
What a GREAT card!!
Nancy said…
What a FUN cheerful card!
Betty Wright said…
This is very striking with the red and patterned papers! Great card!
Diana K said…
Love how you were inspired. What a fun card you came up with!
Shelly said…
This is beautiful, Amy! Love the papers and sentiment!
Bonnie said…
Yep... So fabulous - those dang Phrase Play dies are great dies to "fall back" on! Love the green gingham - my fave!
Helen F. said…
Amy, I love the Phrase Play die here and your color scheme is fab! Even without the "woven red & white" gingham ;-)
A Crafty Person said…
Beautiful! I love this Phrase Play die and stamp set!
Leigh Penner said…
I love this, Amy! Fabulous take on the inspiration photo!
Megan Carroll said…
Love the pretty papers and the bright red die cut!
Manuela said…
Great Card! the phrase die and the pattern papers look so good together!
Gina said…
You pulled out so many elements of the inspiration photo! Wonderful!!
tonyamaries said…
Well done Amy! I love the pattern papers!
Kay Miller said…
Oh love this Amy! The colors you chose are fabulous! I need that die now!! So cute!!
This is awesome! I love the slight angle and the patterns you have put together with the bright red! Love it!
Michelle said…
love, love, love this fun card, Amy!!
Sadie said…
I really like the way you used all the different elements in a unique way. All is balanced perfectly. Such a nice classic look!
Larissa Heskett said…
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW Amy!! This is so SWEET!! I LOVE the FUN Design!! Such a GREAT take on the Challenge!! THANKS so much for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Unknown said…
I think the phrase play die was used in a way to really make it stand out.
Greta said…
This is so striking! Greetings from your neighbor to the south!
natashakara said…
This is just lovely. I love your mix of PP.
I like your take on PTI's inspiration board. It's fresh and modern. Always a pleasure to see your stuff, Miss Amy!

YOu are in my thoughts...hope you're doing okay over there!
LauraJane:) said…
Love the sweet little flower posies in the two lower circles.
I'm guessing you stamped those from various sets?
maria f. said…
You rocked that die and PP mixing, girl!
cm said…
Coming in to comment so late, all the 'good' words have bee taken, so I'll just echo the others: a most marvelous card! You've given me a 'reason to smile' simply by sharing it with us!
Hugs~c