It's time for the PapertreyInk February Blog Hop - always such a fun challenge to participate in!
And here is the lovely inspiration photo Nicole picked out for us from Real Simple Magazine:
I focused on the colors, the little frog and butterfly, the glitter, the design on the green napkin and gray pattern on that little pink panel sticking out on the bottom left!
Pretty much everything on my card is PTI, accept for the embossing folder, the butterfly, sequins and gems. All the stamps I used are now in The Vault (older sets). The frog is from - Pond Life, the sentiment is from Flower Garden Sentiments, the stem stamp is from Beyond Basic Borders. The tag is Tag Sale #10.
The papers are Limeaide Ice, Sweet Blush, Vintage Cream (card base), Vintage Cream Linen (tag base), the ribbon is Spring Moss Top Notch Twill that I tied with a piece of twine. The striped background is from Simply Chartreuse Paper Pack. The frog, the scalloped tag piece and the tag base are all layered with foam dots.
I always enjoy seeing what stamps the other blog hoppers are inspired to use! You can find everyone linked up over at Nicole's Blog.
I'm also linking my card to:
Cut it Up Challenge - Leap Year (use a frog and a die cut)
Paper: Vintage Cream, Vintage Cream Linen, Limeaide Ice, Sweet Blush, Simply Chartreuse Paper Pack - PTI
Ink: Simply Chartreuse, Stormy Sea, True Black - PTI
Accessories: Tag Sale Die #10 - PTI, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Avery Elle Winter Blend Sequins, Tiny Twinkles - Taylored Expressions, Herringbone Embossing Folder - Provo Craft, Spring Moss Topnitch Twill and Twine - PTI.
So stinkin' cute! Love that little frog! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! The details of the frog and butterfly on your pretty tag combined with your sweet sentiment is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteOooh love the stripes, that texture and your tag.....NICE!
ReplyDeleteLove this card! I so wished I had a frog to add to my card, and love it that you were able to incorporate it into this beauty! Lovely, lovely card!! :0)
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling card! I love that little frog! :)
ReplyDeletewonderful card- can't believe you even added the frog
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Love the jumping froggie! Great card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card and am loving all the green (my fave color)!
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ReplyDeleteOh how I adore the bit of whimsy you brought to the card with the frog! Awesome card.
ReplyDeletejulia, this is so fun...I adore all the green!
ReplyDeleteAll that green makes me happy. Spring, maybe? On another note, sorry to hear about WMS.
ReplyDeleteJulia, I was so hoping someone would see that darling frog and use it! Gorgeous composition and layering, loving the added design to the tag!!!
ReplyDeleteI am liking all of your layers of patterns and textures. Great card!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fresh and stylish Julia. I love the texture of the embossing!
ReplyDeleteSpring has sprung!! Your card is delightful : ) I just love your frog!!
ReplyDeletePatti
So nice with all the textures and I love your frog! The gray pattern, the twill and twine, the sequins ... it's fun looking at all the details in your lovely composition!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card with that cute frog!
ReplyDeleteLove your design! Beautiful with a touch of whimsy!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful layers, patterns & textures that echo the inspiration photo! I adore fron & butterfly placement, Julia!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is so adorable! I love that green frog. Perfect for this challenge. All your layers are just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI Love your wonderful layout, not to mention that gorgeous green frog! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Julia. That little frog has totally captured my heart.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute card..I love how you added the frog..
ReplyDeleteHi, Julia! I love that you added that little frog and fussy cut him out! Loving every single layer and element on your beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteJulia, love all the layers and the frog! A delightful card!
ReplyDeletelove it! love that little frog!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love that inspiration photo! Your card is a delight, the frog is so cute! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteAck! That frog is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute and fabulously done, Julia! Terrific card!
ReplyDeleteso pretty Julia-I really like your interpretation of the inspiration photo-awesome work
ReplyDeleteGreat mix of layers and textures Julia! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteLucky you to have that adorable frog in your collection! Your card is a beautiful demo of patterns and texture!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and fun card! That frog is perfectly adorable!
ReplyDeleteOh such an adorable card!! That little frog just makes it! Love this!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Your frog!!! Oh so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteJulia I love the patterns you used and that frog is so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely lovely. I love the soft tones and the pops of pink!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Cut it Up for our Leap Year challenge!
Evelyn
http://mylittlecraftblog.wordpress.com
What a fabulous card! I love all the texture you created! So perfect in every way!
ReplyDeleteWow, you totally nailed that inspiration photo Julia!! Love the textures in your background panels and how you layered everything together! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you were inspired by the layers and textures. Beautiful greys, greens and pink. And the frog? Someone had to do it! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so pretty! I had to go back and look at the inspiration photo -- I'd never even noticed the frog! I love how you added it to you card -- it's so charming!
ReplyDeletesuper cute card Julia! the butterfly is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou really know how to layer things up, Julia, as this is beautiful. Next time I need to enlarge the inspiration photo because I missed so many details…but you didn't.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! Thank you for joining us at Cut It Up, good luck!!! Amy DT
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration photo and love the card you created! Fabulous colours, love that green xo Love your new header too, I recognize your lovely journal page! Deb xo
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