Lots of Thanks
PPA170 Color Challenge
I never seem to have enough Thank You cards. Or maybe the correct phrase is never have the “right” Thank You card. They’re either to glitzy, or too feminine for some heartfelt, simply stated “Thank Yous” that seem just right for certain people. Sometimes I just need a strong, masculine thank you card. Between the Pals Paper Arts PPA170 Color Challenge this week and Stampin’ Up!s Lots of Thanks stamp set, the gap has been filled. Yay! It’s also available as an MDS Stamp Brush Set. And… it’s even available in French and German! Merci Stampin’ Up!
129690 Lots of Thanks Clear Mount Stamp Set
When this color combination popped up it didn’t SCREAM anything to me. Drats! Then, it started to whisper little hints here and there. Strong. Earthy. Masculine. Perfect! No frills here unless you call Burlap a frill.
Not too many tools were used on this project. However, if you want a really clean cut use the Craft & Paper Scissors by Stampin’ Up!. They’re super sharp, balanced and cut through fabric, ribbon and burlap like butter. But… hide them and don’t use them on paper. They’ll stay sharp for a very long time.
108360 Craft & Paper Scissors
Lastly, just because a card is strong and masculine, doesn’t mean it can’t have a few little Neutral Candy Dots. A few of these little gems finish any project off nicely.
130934 Candy Dots Neutrals
Here I used them without the bases. I tend to use them without bases most of the time. Why? Because the card is entirely put together when the go on. This way, the card isn’t ruined by brad prongs sticking through the card.
One more quick tip. If you want to keep your burlap ribbon from falling apart or fraying, apply a little Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue and let it dry. The point of the arrow is the piece cut away from the banner tail. Can you see the glue? No? Neither can I.
Today’s Featured Items:
- Stamp Set – Lots of Thanks (#129690 Clear Mount, #129687 Wood Mount, #134804 MDS Download, #131664 French, #131565 German)
- Tools – Craft & Paper Scissors (#108360)
- Adhesive – Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue (#110755)
- Embellishments – Burlap (#132140); Candy Dots Neutrals (#130934)
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Another fabulous card as always, Rae! Truly love what you did with this color combo.
Another great card! Like the masculine tone of this card.
Love the card – the burlap is great with the colors!
Wonderful card for either gender and great use of the burlap ribbon with the dots on the side. Love the look!!
Wonderful card, Rae! Love the patterned paper and the burlap ribbon! Super job with the challenge!
I think you fulfilled all your requirements pretty darn well Rae. I am not a massive fan of Crush Curry as a colour…but if I did use it….It wld only be with blues. Great card darl. ooxx