Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: A Good Read

It's time for a new challenge at the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: A Good Read.

I had a ball with this one!  First - I am a passionate reader but I was surprised to realize I have only one stamp set about books or reading and it's ancient!!  I actually don't know how long ago I bought it - but it was in the dusty section of my stamps. So while I was in the dusty section, I found three other sets to use as as accents - the teacup, the strip of text in the background and the flourish.  I'm still sneezing from the dust - but I had so much re-discovering and then playing with these sets.


The inspiration photo was more vintage with primary colors and I did start out in that direction.  Then I started thinking about who I might give this to and I wanted to add some pink and some softness.  For interest, I left part of the banner hanging over the edge - since it's a 4 1/4" square card, even with the banner it will still fit in a standard sized envelope.
I hope to see you playing along with Curtain Call's A Good Read challenge!
SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (PTI) All Booked Up, Tea for Two Additions, Text Style, Fancy Flourishes Dies: PTI Double-Ended Banners, Teacup Cardstock: PTI Pale Peony, Classic Kraft, Prairie Grass Patterned Paper: PTI Pale Linen stripe (from their old patterned packs) Ink: PTI Pale Peony, Classic Kraft, Taylored Expressions Sugar Cube Sequins: Webster's Pages Party Time Mix