HSS #499 – A Colourful Birthday Card with Botanical Expressions

It’s time for another challenge over at Hand Stamped Sentiments , and this time we’re playing with colour!

For HSS Colour Challenge #499, we’re using Timid Tiger, Cajun Craze and Misty Moonlight. I love how these three colours work together! The warm oranges really pop against the beautiful blue.

For my card, I used the Botanical Expressions Die to create a bold leafy border. I cut the leaves in our three challenge colours, fussy cutting to mix and matchthem against the Basic White background. I love how the negative space allows the design to shine without making the card feel too busy.

I finished the card with a birthday greeting from Phrases and Frames, a double Linen Thread bow and a few Cajun Craze embellishments. Simple details that bring everything together!

One of my favourite things about colour challenges is that they encourage me to try combinations I might not normally choose. And this one was such a fun surprise!

Now it’s your turn!

I’d love to see what you create with Timid Tiger, Cajun Craze and Misty Moonlight. Head over to the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created and share your own project.

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [166780]	Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [153081]	Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684]	Timid Tiger 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [165626]
Botanical Expressions Die [168152]	Phrases & Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [167581]	Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad [153118]	Linen Thread [104199]	Painted Patch Adhesive Backed Dots [168443]
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