Sunday, May 25, 2014

Papertrey Ink May Blog Hop: Aqua and Melon

It's blop hop day at Papertrey Ink.  The challenge is to use aqua and melon.


I am always intrigued by what people do with the full cover plate dies.  I have a few of these dies, but I never seem to use them.  I actually tried on a card that I posted yesterday - but I just couldn't make it work.  So I double-challenged myself today to use one of these background dies.  I decided to use a stamp that mentions "end of the day" and "tomorrow" and I thought I could could create a sunrise/sunset look.  I decided to use the first cover die that I ever got which I am sure has never been used before.  I'm not sure that I accomplished the sunrise/sunset look - I think it would be better with a few more colors - a lighter melon and a darker aqua - but I still like the clean and fresh look of the colors.

Courage
  • Stamps: Papertrey Ink A Little Inspiration, Happy Harlequin, Heart-to-Heart 6 (the sun)
  • Paper: Papertrey Ink Aqua Mist, Melon Berry
  • Ink: Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow, Versamark
  • Accessories: Papertrey Ink Harlequin Cover Plate die, Heart-to-Heart 6 dies, Heat and Stick Embossing Powder, Fine Crystal Glitter, clear sequins
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38 comments:

  1. KaraMay 25, 2014 at 8:03 AM

    very pretty Kim!!

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  2. Nicole ParmentierMay 25, 2014 at 8:19 AM

    Very stylish, I love it!!!

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  3. Betty WrightMay 25, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    Love the dominance of the white with the touches of the aqua and melon! Great sentiment and sparkle accenting!

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  4. Tracey McNeelyMay 25, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Kim this is so awesome with the harlequins! love all the white space!

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  5. Mimi H.May 25, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    So pretty! Great motivational card!

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  6. victoria hMay 25, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    pretty card

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  7. Ohhh SnapMay 25, 2014 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful card, and I love the sentiment.

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  8. Kay DMay 25, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    So fresh and trendy- I'm going to have to "borrow" your fabulous idea!

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  9. LindaMay 25, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    I love the clean look of your card. So pretty.

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  10. MarisaMay 25, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Love that sentiment and well done with the cover plate :)

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  11. MarybethMay 25, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    I love it just the way it is! Beautiful!

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  12. Kristi May 25, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    Very pretty, Kim! Love those diamonds!

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  13. Stacey SchaferMay 25, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    what a fabulous use of the cover plate, Kim! gorgeous card!

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  14. Diane JaquayMay 25, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    This is really pretty, I love the touches of color on your background!

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  15. Kristie GouletMay 25, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    I LOVE how you used this cover die! Perfection!!!

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  16. MarthaMay 25, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Kim, this is SO pretty!
    I love the design.

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  17. ManuelaMay 25, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    oh, the design of your card is wonderful! Love it!!

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  18. ManuelaMay 25, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    oh, the design of your card is wonderful! Love it!!

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  19. MarjoleinMay 25, 2014 at 12:15 PM

    A very creative take on the bloghop!
    With a strong graphical feel, must be the full cover plate die! :-)
    Love, Love the sentiment, wow, so encouraging and versatile. Great combo with the soft colors and the sun with cloud.

    The translucent sequins are the perfect finishing touch.

    Bye,

    Marjolein

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  20. BobbyMay 25, 2014 at 1:54 PM

    I've seen some unique things done with cover plates. I have this one that I actually bought from Tracey. I guess she didn't like to use them either. ;) I think what you did worked out great.

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  21. Tenia NelsonMay 25, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    Very nice, Miss Lady!!

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  22. Leigh PennerMay 25, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Oh, I love this, Kim!

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  23. cards by caraMay 25, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    This is perfectly executed and well balanced ... love love love!! :)

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  24. UnknownMay 25, 2014 at 5:25 PM

    Seriously stunning!!

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  25. DarnellMay 25, 2014 at 5:39 PM

    It's a unique and genius use of the cover plate, Kims!! I'm not surprised that the first time you used it, you knocked it clean out of the park!! Hugs, Darnell

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  26. Vicki DutcherMay 25, 2014 at 6:48 PM

    Love the pop of colors in the die!

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  27. Jen CarterMay 25, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    What a fun way to use the cover plate! Great card!

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  28. Nancy Penir May 25, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Lovely Kim. Your sentiment shines against the sweet cover plate!

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  29. Jacquie SouthasMay 25, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Great balance of colors & elements!

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  30. Kim HegginsMay 25, 2014 at 8:51 PM

    Fabulous card Kim...I love your background coverplate, and your sun with the touch of glitter.

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  31. Mandy LaCroixMay 25, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    I love your card! The layers around your sentiment panel are super cute!

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  32. karen hMay 26, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Wonderful card; cool use of the cover plate (these intimidate me!).

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  33. karen hMay 26, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Wonderful card; cool use of the cover plate (these intimidate me!).

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  34. ~amy~May 26, 2014 at 8:39 AM

    Such a pretty card, I love that quote.

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  35. cmMay 27, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    Every so pretty! I have two cover up dies that have been used sporadically, for the very reason you mention: I'm not sure what to do with them! given your inspiration, I may have to give them some love...
    c

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  36. DeeptiMay 28, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    Great graphic and clean look :) I have missed a lot lately...

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  37. MeghanMay 28, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Fantastic card, makes me want to get my hands on a cover plate die!

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  38. MeghanMay 28, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    Fantastic card, makes me want to get my hands on a cover plate die!

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