Beyond Basic Thank You

Raspberry, avocado, and celery--what a yummy color combination! I put together this quick card this afternoon using these three colors from Dawn's latest color challenge and Papertrey Ink's Beyond Basic Borders set.

I stamped the swirly branch image on Certainly Celery cardstock in Ripe Avocado ink. Spring Moss is the one PTI color I haven't invested in yet, but I probably will give in and try it out soon since I like their other colors so much. I found this bright raspberry-ish Prima flower in one of my tins and added it to the end of the branch. I threaded some twine through a Hibiscus Burst button (don't have Raspberry Fizz ones yet, so this will have to do . . .) and attached this to the center of the flower.

Before I attached the flower and branch panel to the Ripe Avocado card base, I stamped the scalloped line image tone on tone in Ripe Avocado ink. This made a nice--and quick--embellishment for the panel. I stamped the "thank you" sentiment on a Ripe Avocado circle, layered it on a Raspberry Fizz circle for some pop, then attached a celery ribbon tab before layering it on the card.

Don't forget that tomorrow is the official opening of the Stampin' Out Alzheimer's site. This pay-to-play site will host tons of fun challenges with fabulous prizes from generous sponsors from across the stamping community. You can join in on the fun for a suggested minimum donation of $5. All funds raised will go to the Alzheimer's Association to support research to end this disease. Hope you'll join us there!

Materials Used:

Beyond Basic Borders stamp set, Ripe Avocado Palette ink, Ripe Avocado and Raspberry Fizz cardstock, Hibiscus Burst button, twine (Papertrey Ink); Certainly Celery cardstock, Certainly Celery twill, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" circle punches, dimensional (Stampin' Up!); flower (Prima)