Papertrey Ink May Blog Hop: happy birthday





It's that time, the monthly blog hop for Papertrey Ink!



Who can resist Aqua & Melon?

My goal with these hops to to ink up a set that I haven't played with yet, today is




I definitely have a love/hate thing with solid images...it's hard to capture the image when you use a paler shade of ink.  I have been literally racing around the house trying to find the perfect place to take the picture....darn overcast washington weather (sigh). 

I don't have anymore of the PTI inks so I substitute with Fresh Ink.  I like using Pool with Aqua Mist, I find it to be a good match.

Although I had both the Aqua Mist and Melon Berry out, I opted to go with the Aqua Mist (which has been dry embossed with the Lifestyle Crafts woodgrain folder).  The blooms have been stamped with Fresh Ink's Melon. 


The patterned panel is form Carta Bella's Hello Again collection.  Do you see PTI library card peeking out?  I've been loving adding texture to my cards and I slipped a fabric trading card underneath the Sweet Speech image.

I was inspired by THIS card designed by Melissa Phillips.

Can't wait to hop around!

Comments

love the piece of burlap, and I've got that stamp set (while I have used it before, it's probably a good idea to use it again!)
DIANA L. said…
Amy I love all your texture and the design is fabulous Have a Blessed day,my friend DIANA L.
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Marybeth said…
Love this Amy ,and the burlap looks great! I had to laugh because I had to run outdid eat 5:50 am to get enough light for my photo. Love this design.
Lynn said…
I love how those sweet little flowers tie to the patterned paper. This is adorable Amy!
victoria h said…
so pretty- love all the layers and texture
Julia Aston said…
This is so pretty Amy! love the layers and the burlap!
Laurie said…
oh my word! I love this so much! So many great layers! GORGEOUS!!
Diane Jaquay said…
So much wonderful texture on this card, Amy!!
Gorgeous card - love your take on the colors!
Tracey McNeely said…
Amy this is so cool and yet so sweet!! Love the burlap!
Kay D said…
Lovely layers, I especially love the burlap!
Kelly said…
love the layers and the texture!
Sherry Eckblad said…
Cute card! One of these days I will get in on the PTI fun.
Miriam Prantner said…
I love this! What fantastic texture from the embossed piece and burlap!
Heather Rogers said…
Love the texture from the burlap! :)
Ashley Horton said…
So cute Amy!! Love the burlap!!
Jen Carter said…
Love the touch of burlap!
Lynnda said…
Sweet card Amy!!! Love it hugs x
Larissa Heskett said…
WOWOWOWOW!! This is just BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the FUN Design!! Such a Neat look and take on the Color Challenge!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS Memorial Day WEEK!! =)
Helen F. said…
Oh Amy, I just love your card. The textures, color scheme, dies, embellies and stamps all add up to FABULOUS!
Love love love love this!! LOVING the layers and that burlap!!!!!!
Jacquie Southas said…
Great layers Amy - love the library card!
jessica said…
This is beautiful Amy!!! LOVE it!
Keren Baker said…
Wow. That's beautiful. So funny imagining you racing around the house- I'm with you on that one. That colour combo is delicious and I love how you've added in the burlap to contrast. I imagine you always at that speed though- do you ever slow down?!! x
Shelly said…
This is so sweet! I love how soft the colors are and the layers are perfect!
Leigh Penner said…
Oh, this is gorgeous, Amy! I love the layers!
Marlena M. said…
This is really pretty Amy! I feel ya about overcast weather~PA is the same way. Love the window shot though~
Joyce said…
Such a fabulous card. I love all the textures and layers you used.
Lovely, soft and sweet. Know what you mean about photographing something so light in color.
Audrey Pettit said…
Seriously LOVE all the layers on here, Amy! And adding the burlap was such a great idea. What amazing depth and texture! LOVE this!
jen said…
This is so pretty! Love the layers & good job inking up an unused set! :D
cm said…
Oh my...swooning over every detail in this card, Amy. Visual harmony...Hugs~c
Cris G. said…
I don't know how I missed this card... this is absolute gorgeousness! Love all the layers and textures.