Thursday, June 25, 2015

Papertrey Ink June blog hop

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I'm joining the Papertrey Ink blog hop today.

This photo was the inspiration for the blog hop.

And here are Nichole's words about the challenge:
The simplicity of these gray stripes paired with cream and orange flowers just speaks volumes in regards to card inspiration.  Take these colors and transform them into a classic card that captures the beauty of the photo.  Experiment with stamped flowers or die-cut florals.  Add stripes using delicate Sheer Basics striped vellum overlays or cover plates.  Let the photograph speak to you and see where it takes you!

I loved the color scheme and I love stripes. I pulled out my Super Stripes intending to do a full panel of gray stripes on a cream panel. But, after the first one, it looked like a road to me and I got to thinking what could I fit on that road. A bike! An orange bike! I wish I had placed the bike further onto the card so more of the seat is visible but it is what it is.

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After the bike was stamped I felt it was still missing something at the top. I added an embossed line on top of the sentiment and then rubbed some Distress ink on the top to simulate a sky. 

This is a complete one layer card with just stamping and one little dry embossed line. I used Super Stripes, Pedal Pushers, Vintage Cream cardstock, and Canyon Clay ink.

Enjoy the hop!

21 comments:

Lynn said...

Ahhh..you win :) This is incredible. Love how you were inspired and the delicate stamping is beautiful.

Kara said...

sooo pretty!! love this bike image!

merryf said...

Lovely! This is a perfect summertime card!

Martha said...

What a darling card!
Love how you were inspired.

Jill Norwood said...

What a wonderful design! And one layer! I love how the grey stripe made your think of a road and inspired this incredible card! Gorgeous!

Nancy Penir said...

One layer wonder! Love the bike image, (perfectly placed btw), and the sweet soft sky! So clever!

Helen F. said...

Oh how fabulous! LOVE the bicycle in orange and the grey stripe road :-)

Nicole Parmentier said...

Just lovely! I also like the little bit of blue in the background, very subtile but such a beautiful detail!

Diana K said...

Love your original take on this challenge - it's fun and pretty and gorgeous - all at the same time!

Gina said...

I love your card!!!! Such a different, unique take on the stripes and flowers. This is fantastic!

Marybeth said...

I love your take on this Jennifer! Beautiful card and love the bike!

AnnieD said...

I love this! Your card stood out from the others. I want to make one like it!

Dawn McVey (dawnsing) said...

This is super cute, Jennifer!

Julia Aston said...

Very creative inspired card - love the orange bike!

Marcia Hill said...

Never would have thought of using the bicycle image for this challenge, but it totally works and I just love this card! :0)

Darnell said...

Well, this is easy: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! I'm pinning this gorgeous card, Jennifer!! Hugs, Darnell

Karen C. said...

What a fun card. Love that you used Pedal Pushers in Orange! Great summer card!

Debbie said...

Love the bicycle. Great card!

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is beautiful, Jennifer! I love it!

Jacquie Southas said...

I LOVE this card! Your stamping is perfect!!

Jen Carter said...

LOVE this Jennifer! I also love that you thought outside the box and created something perfect for the challenge using different supplies than stripes & flowers!