Wreath with Green Stripes and Purple

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Wreath with Green Stripes and Purple

A delicate green wreath with purple berries. The scallops and stripes work nicely to ground the white circle. In addition to the sympathy card (above) on light purple, I made a "thanks" version (below) on light yellow. I like both color combinations.

Card details:

Card stock is Papertrey Ink (PTI) amethyst allure (medium purple), lilac grace (light purple - top card), lemon tart (light yellow - bottom card), and stamper's select white.
Patterned paper is the stripe print from PTI mint julep (light green) "+ white basics" patterned paper (retired).
Embossing folder (top card) is Cuttlebug d'vine swirls.
Dies are from PTI limitless layers: 2-1/2" circles.
The wreath is from PTI think big favorites #19, stamped with vintage jadeite (medium green) ink cube. On the bottom card, I added some color to the wreath's center with PTI lemon tart ink cube, using an e.l.f total face brush to apply the ink.
The sentiment "with sympathy" (top card) is from PTI communique sentiments. The sentiment "thanks for all you've done" (bottom card) and the dot clusters (both cards) are from PTI gathered garden. All were stamped with PTI amethyst allure ink cube.

The "thanks" card was created for Operation: Quiet Comfort.

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2 comments:

Angela Walters said...: Both of these are very pretty. I like each of your color combinations! I really like that the sympathy card isn't the typical dark colors.; October 9, 2017 at 11:59 PM
Vicki Finger said...: Love this! I would never have thought of these colors together but I love it.; October 27, 2017 at 5:43 PM

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Operation: Quiet Comfort

Starting in early 2016, most of my cards are now made for Operation: Quiet Comfort.
As explained on their web site, "Operation Quiet Comfort exists solely for the purpose of honoring and comforting America’s military men and women who become sick and injured while serving in harm’s way. We also provide support to those who care for them. We collect, package and ship supplies for U.S. Military men and women receiving care at medical facilities abroad." These packages also include cards with messages of support and encouragement ... "thinking of you, patriotic, thank you, cheerful cards." I'm happy to have the opportunity to support our troops in this way.

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Wednesday, October 4, 2017