Happy Thursday, it's time for the Pals Paper Arts challenge. This week's challenge was a snowflake-theme challenge. And it seemed quite appropriate for a gal who lives in snowy Maine!!
Here in southern Maine we've been having unusual weather lately. One week we're getting back to back snow, with snowfalls close to 12", the next week it's a lovely 50 degrees outside. Go figure!! So my card combines the snow of the season with the hope of Spring.
I used some of my leftover Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper. This paper has more of a wintry look, so it was perfect. I also got to use one of my favorite new punches, the Extra Large Two-Step Bird, which is the new punch style. FABULOUS!! Using Taken with Teal card stock gives my card a nice little pop of color, and the bird provides the hope of Spring amidst a snowy background. Perfect!! Whisper White Craft Ink on the Taken with Teal cardstock gives a nice snowy effect, and punching out the snowflakes using the Boho Blossoms punch gives a nice chance to add to the layering. Finish it all off with a sentiment from the Note of Thanks Mini Note Kit and some Hodgepodge Hardware. (Seriously, the most fun bling you'll find!!)
Stamp: Note of Thanks
Paper: Whisper White card stock, Christmas Cocoa Designer Series Paper
Ink: Taken with Teal Classic Ink, Whisper White Craft Ink
Tools: Extra Large Two-Step Bird Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Paper Piercer, Stampin' Dimensionals
Fun: Hodgepodge Hardware, Sending Love Epoxy Brad in Chocolate Chip
the epoxy brad is the perfect touch for the bird. hugs, m
Posted by: Mary Fish | 02/04/2010 at 06:44 PM
I love how the teal just pops off the page. Great combination of winter and spring.
Posted by: Ann Schach | 01/31/2010 at 01:12 AM
This has a sophisticated feel...lovely!
Posted by: Marsha | 01/29/2010 at 06:31 PM
I really like your hope of spring card... what a great idea. Love that pop of teal too. Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 01/29/2010 at 08:18 AM
Love how the teal stands out against the DSP!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 01/28/2010 at 09:27 AM
You did find some snowflakes. Loved how you popped some off he paper and I love your bird. Perfect place for those cute epoxy brads!
Posted by: Martha Stewart | 01/28/2010 at 06:31 AM