Positive Thoughts

Do you ever see a card design that you love, but don’t have all of the pieces to recreate it? My card #5 for “A Card a Day in May” is based on a design in the Occasions catalogue. However, I didn’t have all of the elements so I swapped out the color pallet. You have seen me showcase these Color Coach cards before on a scrapbook page, now I am applying the concept to a card. When you are limited in card stock or struggling to pair colors together, I love using these cards to help you mix and match colors together to help get your creative juices going.

I ran the base of the card through the Absolutely Argyle Folder and used two of the circle dies to cut the layered circle panel in the middle. The stamp set featured on this card is Positive Thoughts which debuted in the Occasions Catty and is carrying over into the annual catalogue. I added in some linen thread and two ribbons and a feather behind the sentiment. The feather is die cut with the Nature’s Thoughts dies that will be available in the new Idea Book & Catalogue.

This is an inside view of the card so you can see how the layered circle panel works. The leaf image is stamped direct to the inside base and embossed in gold

I love the subtle details of this card! It is easy to recreate in any color palette or with any ribbon scraps or bits that you have on hand.