TE Blast from the Past Blog Hop

Hi there! It's time again for the Taylored Expressions Blast from the Past Blog Hop! I have so much fun participating in these blog hops each month. The hardest part for me is figuring out which stamp I want to use! Too many to choose from, I suppose. :)

I used this week's sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge, and I was also inspired by the lovely way that Karen Giron used Kraft paper in her sample. I decided to use Kraft as well, and I tried to keep my card simple without a lot of layers. I absolutely *love* how it turned out, so thank you, Karen, for the inspiration!

As for the stamp choice, after staring at my stamps for awhile, I finally settled on Discover Your Wings. This is probably one of my favorite TE sets. I love it so much because I've used it for fall, spring, and summer cards. It is so versatile, and the simple, yet profound sentiments are perfect for many different occasions. I think this one would make a great encouragement or thinking of you card.

I stamped the image in brown pigment ink and embossed it with clear embossing powder. I cut it out with Classic Circle Nestabilities and sponged around the edges with Memento Cantaloupe. It is matted on the brown layer that was cut out with Scallop Circle Nestabilities. These bright, fun papers (that I just LOVE) are from the Walk in the Park collection by Echo Park. They were included in this month's TE Key Ingredients. I have recently discovered Echo Park papers, and I think they're my new favorite. I have just *got* to get my hands on that Christmas collection! Funny thing...I have more Christmas paper than any other kind, yet I only send Christmas cards once a year. Ha! I digress...

Back to my card...I finished it off by adding two sprays of Orange Tootsie Pop Candy Crystals and a bow. I also stamped the sentiment, "See Beyond," in Memento Rich Cocoa. I also rounded the corners with my We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper.

I am so thankful that you stopped by my little spot on the hop today! Have a great day! :)

Your next stop on the hop is Michelle Single.



Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Echo Park Walk in the Park
Stamps: Discover Your Wings by Taylored Expressions
Ink: brown pigment ink, Memento Rich Cocoa, Memento Cantaloupe, clear embossing powder
Embellishments: Orange Tootsie Pop Candy Crystals (Taylored Expressions), ribbon (Taylored Expressions)
Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper