It’s time to step out of the ole comfort zone today. I did that by reaching for a color I’ve never used as a card base before – Gorgeous Grape! I have to admit, it was a bit intimidating at first, but wow, did it pay off. Let me take you through this grape-tastic journey!
The Base and Layers: I started with Gorgeous Grape as the sturdy base. For the first layer, I die cut a frame from the upcoming Winterly Tree Tops set (keep your eyes peeled for this one in the mini catalog coming out in September!). The soft hue of Fresh Freesia was perfect for creating a whimsical vibe.
The Sentiment Strip: I crafted a strip using Fresh Freesia, framed it with Basic White for a crisp contrast, and stamped “a million thanks” from the Sweetly Scripted stamp set in Gorgeous Grape. This combination really made the sentiment pop!
The Finishing Touches: To add a burst of cheer, I fussy cut a bright and beautiful Zinnia from the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper (DSP). Surrounding it with three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems gave the card that extra sparkle and finished it off perfectly.
I’m thrilled to share that I’m entering this card into The Paper Players PP695 Sketch Challenge. 🤞 Wish me luck!
Crafting Tip of the Day: Don’t be afraid to experiment with colors you haven’t tried before. Sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to the most delightful surprises!
Join the Conversation: Have you ever tried using a color that felt out of your comfort zone? How did it turn out? Share your stories and pics in the comments below. Let’s inspire each other to keep exploring and creating!
Happy crafting, and thanks a million for stopping by!
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Julia… I am loving the grape as well! Great card. Thanks for joining and sharing at the Paper Players this week.
Haha! Fun surprises! Thank you for taking a look and having the fun challenges at The Paper Players.
Grape and Freesia make for a beautiful color combination, Julia! I love the die cut frame. The gorgeous flower “pop” against the purples. Thank you for playing in my sketch challenge at The Paper Players this week!
Thank you so much! The sketch is such an inspiration. Thank you for working on great challenges like you do. Your hard work means a lot to so many.
Julia I think your experiment paid off! I love bright colours and here it really shows how they can be used to great effect. I think using the frame in these colours also shows how versatile it is. Lovely! Thanks for playing with us over at The Paper Players this week!
What a nice comment! Thank you. It’s quite important to get out of our comfort zones at times. It’s the only way to grow.
Grape-tastic is right! This is a stunning card with a great colour combo. Thanks for sharing with The Paper Players.
Thank you! It was a great sketch – so easy to play with The Paper Players for this challenge.