STAMPlorations inspiration #239

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Remember how I used a gelli background from my stash for my previous cards this month? Well today's card doesn't, but it uses up a circle and leaf I'd die cut in my creating. I had thought I would back the circle on this card with an extra layer of CS, but then decided against it. So I pulled out some PP and put the white pieces to use.

 STAMPlorations Trendy Leaves 2 stamp and die

STAMPlorations Happy Sunflower stamp
patterned paper

Must admit I had no plan for this design. I flipped through my PP pad holding the circle over the papers and liked the dark purple. Thought the circles complemented the circle die cut too. Opted for SSS Lavender ink for the leaf and sentiment. I do love how the vertical sentiment fits the PP square perfectly.

As for the embellies - eh. One of those "more is more" mishaps. I started with just a little bow. Was boring. Went for the wild tasseled look which also complements the sketchy style of the PP. The sequins may have taken the whole thing over the top though. Ya live, ya learn.

For further inspiration with this die check out this card.

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