Too Much Happy

I took advantage of the 50% off sale at Unity Stamps this weekend to order some of their new releases (which would obviously be perfect for this month's {be inspired} Challenge).  But since they haven't arrived yet, I decided to combine both the colors & the card sketch using Unity stamps already in my stash.

I started with sort of that white-grayish color as mmy background using vintage Basic Gray paper.  Next I stamped Reversed Punchinella using Red Geranium Archival Ink for the dots down the side of the sketch design.

I embossed the gray-brown strip with a new-to-me Chevron Embossing folder and then started paper piecing my soda pop bottle by stamping it on yellow, detail cutting, and then paper piecing my straw.  I used a coordinating Spectrum Noir Marker (BT5) to color the leaves.

I wanted some visual movement along the top of the panel since I didn't have a floral arch like the sketch, so I added some sequined soda pop bubbles floating off the card.  I added a final pop of red ot the Never Too Much HAPPY sentiment.

I'm also joining the Anything Goes Challenge at Simon Says Stamp.

Comments

[soaphousemama]

super cute! love your placement of the dots :) Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog!!! - Ashli :)

[Cynthia O.]

This is adorable, Stephanie! Great take on this month's {be Inspired}colors and sketch. Love the addition of sequins!

[Terri Burson]

Oh, love the red bubbles, great idea. Cute!

[Gabby]

Great card, Stephanie! Nice design, colors and combo of stamps and textures. Like the emb chevron pattern, too. :)