Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #152

  
Spring break is upon us! and happily so is Spring. Lots of pretty daffodils, crocuses, and snowdrops are popping up everywhere. With all this pretty spring colour as inspiration, I decided to use the lovely Penelope Papers for this week's challenge from Atlantic Hearts.

I really am enjoying the change Close To My Heart made to the new paper packetsm the additional patterned papers really do add to the creative process.

For this card I used the super cute stamp set Housewarming Hello (A1179) and Sapphire ink for the stamping.

My Cricut was deployed for the fancy oval, banner, and the flowers.  I fussy cut the house out and used my watercolour pencils to colour it in.  I stamped the "the the neighborhood" sentiment directly onto the patterned paper (always a nail bitter!).

I swiped the edges of my card base and the background paper with Sapphire Ink to give it a little more dimension.  A few spakles and my clean and simple card in Spring colours is complete.

I love clean and simple cards but sometimes I feel that it's not quite done. If I decide to add more to this card I will be sure to post an update.

Thank you for stopping by, and I truly appreciate your comments.  I hope I have inspired you to come play along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.

Happy Crafting!

Comments

  1. SamiMarch 24, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    I love the little welcome banner!

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    1. PaperDragonFleurMarch 24, 2016 at 8:48 AM

      I know! The whole stamp set is totally adorable.

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  2. AliMarch 24, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    WOW! This is GORGEOUS!! I love your floral cluster and that dear little house. The way you coloured it in is perfection. TYFS. ~ Ali (AHSC Design Team)

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  3. Lauren March 27, 2016 at 8:25 PM

    This is a fabulous card! I love all the bright colours together and that house stamp really stands out.

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