Happy Sunday.
It's the fabulous Anne Marie's turn to host our Paper Players challenge this week and it's color week. The colors that Anne Marie has chosen scared the check out of me……UNTIL I got out my copic markers and laid them down on a piece of white card stock. OH…. then…. I LOVED them! They are gorgeous together. I was so tempted to do a floral card and it took all of my self control to do something different!
Luckily I needed a card for a friend who is really part of the "cafe culture" so I decided to base my card on my favorite The Greetery set – Cozy Cup. In fact, it was this set that made me discover The Greetery at all!
I began with a base layer of pink using the Knit Wits stencil. I then stamped and die-cut the elements of the cup, the leaf and the spoon. I also added a DSP layer with the coffee mat. As my friend is a lover of pink, I think she will appreciate this card. For my neutral I used brown. The brown is in the "coffee" and in the sentiment.
Here's my card:
Aren't those colors so pretty together? I think so! So, Anne Marie, thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone!!! I hope you will join us and play along with Anne Marie's color scheme this week. We can't wait to see what you create. As always, the design team have some fabulous inspiration for you
On a personal note.
Well, the snow is ALMOST melted. But, we did have snow overnight for a couple of night's this week! So… the Junco's are still hanging around. They know a few things! We know, from experience, that when they are gone… spring really is on her way! But, we still saw them this morning! 🙂
Lou and I are busy going through all of our "goodies". From biking stuff to stamping stuff to clothes, shoes, linens and crockery. We have almost finished the basement and the second floor. Tomorrow we attack the main floor. Then… there is the GARAGE! I don't know about you, but our garage really is a collection point of stuff. Considering we are reducing our footprint from 5000 square feet to 1500 – there is a lot of stuff to "purge". The great thing is…. most of the stuff we are "purging" can be utilized by other families. Whether it is books, game, sports equipment, cookery books, linens or kitchen stuff…..we know that someone will be able to enjoy what we can no longer enjoy – and that makes me happy. Our biggest wish is that the next inhabitants will enjoy the fabulous flora and fauna that such a part of our lives.
Hugs
Jaydee
Card recipe:
- Stamps and dies: Cozy Cup – The Greetery
- Inks: The Stamp Market and Catherine Pooler
- Stencil: Knit Wits – The Greetery
9 Responses
Jaydee, you did great with this color combo! The cup and saucer and spoon and coffee look wonderful! And continued good luck with the purging and packing!!Have a great week!
What a delightful card, Jaydee! Your friend will love it. You showcased the challenge colors in such a wonderful way. I can’t imagine downsizing from 5000 square feet to 1500 square feet. What a job! I know the next family will treasure the flora and fauna. I will miss seeing your pictures of the wildlife. However, I know you will soon be taking pictures out the windows of your new home. I can’t wait! Have an amazing week!
Hi Jaydee!!! Loved the card. I will try to look for that Greetery stamp and die. It is so pretty!! Did not know you were moving in spite of reading your post everytime something is published. What a task!!! I wished I were there for the garaga sale!! Good luck and courage for you and Lou.
Such a fun way to use Anne Marie’s colors! I love this image and the background elements are terrific! Your friend will love it!
So much to love about this card Jaydee! The soft stencilling and sweet mat are the perfect base for your inviting coffee cup – I’m sure your coffee-loving friend will cherish it! Good luck with the packing and sorting; having recently helped my MIL downsize I know it can be tough, but it can be freeing too and I think with your positive attitude you will do a great job!
Beautiful card, Jaydee! Love how you used the colors for this cozy cuppa (I’m sitting here with a mug of tea in front of me!). Love how the sentiment curls around the stamped image.
I LOVE this card….what a fun image. Good luck with your purging, I understand how challenging it can be. All those descions! Sounds like you are doing a good job of it. Have a great week.
I love this special coffee card. So pretty and perfect in these colors! Downsizing is so hard. I wish I could purge, but I am not ready to give up my stuff yet. I need a leasson! Best Wishes on your move!
Every thing about this card just makes me smile, Jaydee! Love the coffee cup, the subtle background and the stitched detail. SO pretty! I’m so happy you enjoyed my colors this week, even if they scared you at first. As usual, you completely ROCKED them and that makes me smile.