Inspired by Maile - White with Yellow, Orange, and Red

Today's Papertrey Ink anniversary challenge is to make a card inspired by Maile Belles.  She's a wonderful designer and card maker, so there's a lot to be inspired by!  I chose to work with the upper left card in the group of Maile's 8 favorites, and to use some elements that are not my norm:

• A white cover plate over ombre colors
• A short sentiment placed on two different-length strips
• A black ribbon accent

It was fun to try something new, and I like the result.  Thanks, Maile, for all your beautiful inspiration!

Note, the gray is background - not part of the card.

Card details:

• Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) stamper's select and true black, with bitty dot prints from PTI summer sunrise (yellow), orange zest, and pure poppy (red) pattern packs.
• Dies are PTI cover plate: twist and sketched shapes (long narrow banner, trimmed down.)
• The black banner layer is notched with scissors.
• The sentiment "thank you" is from PTI keep it simple: thank you, stamped with PTI true black ink cube.
• Embroidery floss is DMC #310.

Created for Operation Write Home, "supporting our nation's armed forces by sending blank handmade greeting cards to write home on, as well as cards of gratitude to encourage them." (420)