i {heart} papers Birthday Bash

i {heart} papers is turning 3 and we’re celebrating all week long! Receive 20% off EVERYTHING in the store with the code: 3bdayDT (valid 10/1-10/7). Every order is entered to win a $50 gift certificate plus refer a friend who orders and you both get an extra entry! And, be sure to stop by the IHP Facebook page for daily giveaways.


In honor of the big event, we’re having a color challenge. Just make a project with the colors of the IHP logo and upload it to the Linky Tools widget on the IHP blog, the IHP Facebook page, or an online gallery with the keyword IHPBB2011 by 12 PM (EST) on Saturday to be entered to win. **Giveaway alert** - All of the IHP DT has played along with the challenge and Kate will select a random winner from all the comments left on the blog hop (see list below) and then you will be given a chance to play with some free Fireworks! So hop along! The more you hop and comment, the more chances you have to win!

Here’s my take on the color challenge. I used this week’s Mojo Monday sketch along with two Paper Smooches sets for this sweet card.

I colored the elephant duo from the A Little Lovin set with Copic markers and cut them out, then used dimensional dots to attach them to a pair of layered circles. I used a delicate pink patterned paper from the Country Drive Collection Kit for the largest panel on the cardfront and placed solid cardstock strips on either side. A strip of cream ruffle edged trim runs along the right edge of the patterned paper panel.

To bring in a little more green, a piece of gingham patterned paper is set over the pink patterned panel. I set the image panel at the left edge of the gingham paper, then stamped the “hugs” sentiment from the Sentiment Sampler set in the open space. A piece of pink satin ribbon runs diagonally along the left corner of the card, just above the image panel. A matching bow, made with my Bow Easy, finishes it off. I don’t usually use two totally different kinds of trims on my cards (unless it’s some baker’s twine), but it worked nicely here.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the IHP team has created for the challenge. Here’s where to find them:

• Carolyn
• Deb
• Gretchen
• Kendra
• Loretta
• Lori--you're here!
• Lynn
• Tracy
• Kate

And, don’t forget to play along for a chance to win!

Materials Used:
From i {heart} papers: Paper Smooches A Little Lovin and Sentiment Sampler stamp sets, X-Press white Copic blending cardstock, Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copic markers (RV00, R81, R83, R85, B0000, C-3), Echo Park Country Drive 12x12 Collection Kit, Simple Stories Baby Steps 6x6 paper pad, May Arts reversible pink/celery satin ribbon, Maya Road cream ruffle edge elastic trim, Spellbinders circle and scalloped circle dies, Sticky Thumb dimensional dots, Bow Easy

Other: Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, and Pink Pirouette cardstock (Stampin’ Up!)