Jenn's Inspiration Challenge

Jenn Ellefson has issued a great "Packaging Inspriation Challenge" on her blog.  This is the awesome photo she presented for the challenge.  Isn't it summery and fun?

I used it as inspiration to create this birthday card.  I thought twice about including the polka-dotted background, but all the white space made me nervous.  :)

Papertrey Ink Supplies:

-Cardstock: Stampers Select, Hibiscus Burst, Spring Moss, Plum Pudding, Spring Rain

-Ink:  Hibiscus Burst

-Stamps: Polka Dot Basics 1, Fillable Frames 1, Birthday Basics (inside sentiment)

-Dies: Fillable Frames 1, Rik-Rak

Other Supplies:

-pop dots

Butterfly Happy Birthday

I knew the moment I saw the sneak peek for Butterfly Dreams that I had to have it.  I love butterflies, and the designs that Niki Estes created are fabulous!

I tried the emboss resist technique with not much success, but I still like how the card turned out.  Is there a better color than Spring Moss?  Maybe Spring Rain, or Summer Sunrise, or Ripe Avocado, or OH - Enchanted Evening?  You get the picture!

I need a photography lesson too!

Thanks for looking!

Supplies: (all Papertrey Ink unless noted)

Paper: Vintage Cream and random kraft

Ink:  Tea Dye Duo, Dark Chocolate, Spring Moss

Stamps: Turning a New Leaf, Background Basics: Tin Type, Butterfly Dreams

Ribbon: Spring Moss Twill Tape

Other: Aquacolor pencils, dove blender pen, embossing powder, corner rounder, PTI's Fillable Frames #1 Diecut