Paper Smooches Sparks--Cool Shades

My friends, it has been ages since I've played along with a challenge out there in blog-land.  Summer always throws me for a loop, with its lack of routine, kiddos underfoot, and days that are too hot to spend in my craft room.  But even more than that, I've just been in a little bit of a slump that I hope to break out of soon.

After two weeks away from home (and my stamps), I was definitely itching to spend some time putting ink to paper.  A glance at current challenges in my blog reader brought me to this week's Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge, which is a color combo.  Just what I needed to get started.  :)

I interpreted the colors as Kraft, Pool Party, So Saffron, and Not Quite Navy.  Using images from Paper Smooches Reflections set, I stamped leaves along the side and bottom of a kraft card base, then gave it a little bit of texture with an impression plate.

I stamped another aqua branch onto a strip of kraft cardstock, added a sentiment, and scored two lines along the top before adhering it to the base.  I added the rest of the sentiment just below the strip.  

Finally, I stamped and fussy cut the flowers and popped them up with foam tape, then added a few clear gems.

Cardstock:  Papertrey Ink (Kraft), WPlus9 Design Studio (White)

Stamps:  Paper Smooches (Reflections, Sentiment Sampler)

Ink:  Stampin' Up! (Not Quite Navy, Pool Party, So Saffron)

Tools:  Papertrey Ink (Linen & Canvas impression plate), Martha Stewart Crafts (scoring board)

Accessories:  Queen & Co. (rhinestones)

I hope you've had a great weekend!  I'm trying to ease my way back into life post-vacation, but the mountains of laundry will probably have to be addressed this week.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!