Monday, July 25, 2016

July 2016 Papertrey Ink Blog Hop

Hello friends.  It's the 25th and that means it's time for Papertrey Ink's monthly blog hop!  The inspiration photo this month was lovely, and I was inspired by the quatrefoil design of the rug and of course the colors...Soft Stone, Berry Sorbet, Melon Berry, & Aqua Mist.  (There was a hint of Blueberry Sky in the photo too, but I just couldn't seem to add that color in and have it look right.)

Blog Hop Inspiration

And here's what I came up with:


I used a Soft Stone background with the Cover Plate: Quatrefoil die in white to mimic the rug in the inspiration photo, and then used the flowers from Vintage Linens to decorate my card.  The bird is from Winter Woods along with the sentiment.  A few sequins and bakers twine finished off my card.

Make sure you check out all the cards in the gallery inspired by this lovely photo right HERE.

And I know this has nothing to do with the blog hop, but I was so tickled with how my Tiny Town: Sweet Shoppe turned out, I just had to add a photo!


I thought the little church was going to be my favorite, but I have to admit that this little sweet shoppe is just as fun to make and oh so cute!  I've got lots of ideas spinning around in my head for these little houses and upcoming holidays!!  :0)

Thanks so much for stopping by today and have fun blog hopping!!

27 comments:

Sue said...

Your card is beautiful. I thought so when I saw it in person last week. I love all the detail you added and the bird is just perfect. Your Sweet Shoppe is so darn cute! Too cute for words. I love it. So much gorgeousness.

Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin) said...

Love the lattice die cut.

Anonymous said...

Very pretty interpretation of the inspiration!

lainey said...

You captured all the colors in the photo - lovely card!

Leigh Penner said...

Beautiful card -- I love how you added the little bird! Wonderful take on the inspiration photo! And your little house is adorable, too!

Rosemary said...

beautiful card!! your little sweet shop is just adorable!

Vicki Finger said...

I love the colors in your card. This is so pretty!

Birgit said...

Stunning Marcia! You and I were totally on the same wave length this month with our ideas for a card. I love those Vintage Linen flowers and sweet bird. And your sweet shoppe!!! Oh my I haven't had the opportunity to break mine open yet but now I can't wait! Love, love, LOVE your projects today!!

Nancy Penir said...

Gorgeous, Marcia! Just came from Birgit's blog where she used a bird too. don't know why I didn't think of it, cuz I love the addition, and how it pops up off the card. Love your colors the most. And the cover plate too. A real beauty!

Barbara said...

Really gorgeous. I wished that I had used a softer gray on my card, specially after seeing yours. Oh well!! Love how the flowers stand out and really make a statement.

Connie MacFarlane said...

Very pretty Marcia! Love those blooms against the quatrefoil die cut background.

Linda said...

Beautiful card Marcia. Love how you used the colors.

Betty Sue said...

Don't you just love Tiny Town!! Your card is a beautiful take on the inspiration picture!!

Deb Selby said...

Ok You are making me jealous. First you post a fabulous card WITH the Quatrefoil cover plate that I wish I had and then you follow it up with the Sweet Shoppe that I am still patiently waiting for the mailman to deliver!

Sandy S. said...

Bloggers who had the Quatrefoil die and Vintage Linens had a foot in the door for this challenge. ;-) You've used them so beautifully!

Unknown said...

Oh of course you have that cover plate! lol It's PERFECT! Your flowers are stunning, VL is one of my new favorites! Love your sweet little bird from Winter Woods too!

A Cup of Cold Water said...

Marcia, you card is amazing. You had me at Vintage Linen!
Your little Sweet shoppe is ADORABLE!!!
Fabulous post!

Joyously Noelle said...

What lovely layers your card has! Thanks for the congrats =)

Joyce said...

Oh, you were right--we were thinking alike. Love your version--that bird is a fantastic addition. And, you little sweet house is just too adorable.

Jacquie Southas said...

Gorgeous card, Marcia! Love your sweet shoppe, too, thanks for sharing!

Skrater said...

This is such a beautiful card, spot on! And your sweet Shoppe is too cute!

Kathy Mc said...

I was wishing I owned the Quatrefoil Cover Plate for this challenge. So glad to see you used it. Your Vintage Linens flowers with the bird are just delightful. And, Marcia, I love the colors you chose for your darling sweet shoppe!

Diana K said...

Beautiful work, Marcia! I love how your project turned out. And your Sweet Shoppe? I need it so badly1

Maureen said...

Just beautiful! I think I really need that quatrefoil cover plate!

Martha said...

Marcia, your card is simply beautiful. I love how you were inspired.

And, OH MY goodness, your Sweet Shoppe is just SO adorably sweet! So glad you shared it.

Loll said...

Gorgeous card Marcia. What beautiful colours ... and a beautiful design. Your sweet shoppe is just that ... SWEET!! :) Can't wait to see what you make next. :) xx

Vikki H said...

Such a pretty card, Marcia and lucky you to have the quatrefoil cover plate! I just loved these colors in the photo and your choices are perfect!