4.25.2016

Retro Happy Birthday // Papertrey Ink

It's been awhile since I've had a free moment to play along in a contest or blog hop, so I'm so happy to share this card I made for this month's Papertrey Ink blog hop.


I've wanted to play with the Retro Style stamps for awhile now, so I finally caved a couple months ago and bought them. I have to admit, they're a little overwhelming at first because there's so many layers to the stamp set and SO many different ways to make a card with them, but they're gonna come in handy making masculine cards.


I have to say, the arrow and the sentiment are my favorite parts of this card. I really like the look of detailed sentiments like this, die cut and popped up on foam. The little gems I found on eBay, when I was looking for a cheap clear droplet substitute (I ended up caving on the droplets too, and buying them later haha)

Here's the inspiration photo for the April Papertrey Ink blog hop - I was a little worried at first, as I've never really used this color scheme before, but the challenge proved to be very fun!


Thanks so much for stopping in and God bless!

SUPPLIES


Cardstock: Canson, stash
Patterned paper: Crate Paper Bloom, Bazzill Wayfarer
Stamps: Papertrey Ink Retro Style Birthday Sentiments
Ink: Versamark, Tim Holtz
Other: gems (eBay)

Tools: Cuttlebug, Papertrey Ink Retro Style dies, Mama Elephant star dies, circle dies

22 comments:

  1. I love this!! super idea, I love how you used the colors from the sketch as your inspiration

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  2. Oh, I love this, Clare! Fabulous take on the inspiration piece!

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  3. Totally fun! Love that you made the sentiment element pop! Beautiful!

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  4. Clare, this is simply fabulous.

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  5. You came up with a perfectly fabulous card for this challenge! I love the retro feel and each and every element you used - including that woodgrain patterned paper. Love this.

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  6. Great take on the inspiration photo Clare...totally love this retro card!! :0)

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  7. Great color scheme and I love it too.

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  8. Oh this is the perfect stamp set to use! Love your card and take on the photo Clare.......This is such a fun set!

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  9. Fabulous retro card Clare! Love how you used the colours of the inspiration piece.

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  10. Great card - love the retro sign!

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  11. The colours you chose as well as the LO definitely make for a wonderful masculine card, Clare.

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  12. Great card Clare. I love that sign too.

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  13. Awesome design!! the pp you used is the perfect touch!

    Patti

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  14. Great retro card that fits right into the inspiration pic

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  15. Love the wood tone and touches of colors! Great design!

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  16. Very pretty and clean...love it!

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  17. Love your use of the retro die cuts.

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  18. What a great card! The colors work great with the retro look and great for the men in our lives!

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  19. What a fun card. Love the different elements... great composition and nice take on the photo.

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