Saturday, March 23, 2013

Sequins On my Mind & Cards - Papertrey March Blog Hop

Come on Spring! We have had enough snow in the Boston area to last us till next winter. It's time for thoughts of flowers and sequins, and that's just in time for Papertrey's Blog Hop this month.


According to the gals at Papertrey, using sequins is the latest trend. I have always had a mild sequin addiction, fueled by the fabulous finds, online, at Cartwright Sequins, Beads, and Buttons. Her motto really should be, "If you can't find it here, it doesn't exist!".

I made a very simple (possibly painfully simple?) card using the fabulous Papertrey anniversary set 'Birds and Blooms'. I've yet to purchase the dies, but they are next on the list.

I stamped the wreath image loosely with 'Spring Moss' topped by a layer of 'Simply Chartreuse', and then stamped over that with some of the individual sprigs in 'Avocado'. I love the true-color punch of  Papertrey's dye inks. My small sequin flowers and hearts were glued on with 'Liquid Pearls'. (If I'm neat enough, the Liquid Pearls come up through the holes and form the flower centers.)



 

I decided to use a sentiment from the wonderful 'Mini Blooms' set.  I don't know where the font for that set originated, but it seems to go with just about any image. A little sheer bow, and voila....or maybe not. I tried making the card narrower, and putting a pink gingham strip of paper down each side, but it still doesn't seem right to me. I even considered using one of the great birds perched on top of the 'T', but what color ink would I use? If you have any insights, please leave me a comment. (I'd even love a comment if you are as baffled as I am.) One brain is always better than none, or something like that.

Other  supplies include Ranger's 'Liquid Pearls' in Cantaloupe, Versa Mark's 'Water Mark' ink pad, Ranger's 'Fine Gold Embossing Powder', and Papertrey's 'Vintage Cream Cardstock'. The fun pink frame, at the top of the post, is from the maven-of-all-images-vintage, 'The Graphic's Fairy". You can find the frame in black here.

If you enjoy sequins on Easter projects, you might also enjoy my posts here and here. Thanks for taking the time to stop by, and happy spring!
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25 comments:

  1. Sandy KayMarch 25, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    What pretty way to use sequins! Love that little bow too!

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  2. MarybethMarch 25, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Marcie!!!!!! This is gorgeous! Oh I love this beautiful wreath! You used just the perfect sheer ribbon for this. Soo pretty!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 25, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    Sooo beautiful! And that gold embossed sentiment adds the perfect touch!

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  4. Karen C.March 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    What a beautiful and colourful wreath. I like how you added several different greens for the foliage. The sequins really add a lot of colour too!

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  5. Scrappin4kim(Jennifer)March 25, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    This is very pretty and oh so delicate, great job!

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  6. Kelly GriglioneMarch 25, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    So beautiful, Marcie! Just love those flower sequins ... I really need to go sequin shopping after seeing all these different kinds. I really love your card as-is, but if you wanted to play around with it, maybe emboss your greeting on a 4.25" x 2.5" different colored piece of cardstock (pink?)and put that on the bottom? Seems like you're wanting to ground the image when you mention the side panels, so maybe that would get what you're looking for?!?

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    1. Marcie RhysMarch 25, 2013 at 11:29 AM

      Thanks Kelly. I really appreciate your suggestions. I'll try a few more things, since I can do them and audition them on top of what I've already done. Really, thanks for taking the time. You are the 'queen of goodness'.

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  7. Tracey McNeelyMarch 25, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Just beautiful the way you tucked those sequins in your wreath!

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  8. Kelly S.March 25, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    This is SO gorgeous, Marcie! The details are gorgeous and really shine with this clean and simple design. Love the colors and the bow! And thanks so much for sharing that website name with us...what a fabulous place :)!

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  9. samantha's cardsMarch 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    LOVE !!!!!! i just ordered this set.. love how this looks.

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  10. Marcia HillMarch 25, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    I think the card is perfect just the way it is...CAS! Very lovely...you did a great job! :0)

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  11. Leigh PennerMarch 25, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Very pretty! I love the gold embossed sentiment and the gold sequins you added to the wreath!

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  12. Nancy Penir March 25, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Marcie, you did this stamp set proud! Just gorgeous colors, sequins and shape!

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  13. Cindy H.March 25, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Lovely card and I really like how you used your sequins! It definitely has the look of Spring - made me smile :) Come on Spring!!!!

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  14. JoyceMarch 25, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    This is just gorgeous. Your sequins are the perfect finishing touch to your wreath, and I just love your gold sentiment.

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  15. victoria hMarch 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    pretty card - it looks lovely as it is.

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  16. Jacquie SouthasMarch 25, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    I think the sheer bow is the perfect finishing touch for your wreath - it is simply gorgeous - so much detail in the image! I'm not sure whether to thank you or not for the store link LOL - I took a quick peek and will probably sequin shop at bit more later.

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  17. SusanMarch 25, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I love how you used sequins instead of the B&B flowers! This adds such dimension and shine! I think your card is perfect just like it is :)

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  18. Linda NicholsonMarch 25, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    This is just gorgeous! I love how you used the liquid pearls. I would never think to use it as an adhesive and double bonus...to have the pearls come up through the sequin holes for the flower centers. I will definitely be checking out your link above for sequins and beads (I used to do beadwork quite a bit...just need really good light nowadays due to my 40 something eyes...lol).

    Linda

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  19. nancyMarch 25, 2013 at 10:54 PM

    There are so many delightful details that this card doesn't come across simple at all. I think that it is lovely as is.

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  20. GretaMarch 25, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I love wreaths & yours is fabulous! To me, the gold embossed sentiment & sheer pink bow are perfect--doesn't need printed paper or a bird.

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  21. LindaMarch 26, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Wow, your card is so beautiful. Love the colors. Thanks for your comment on my blog.

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  22. LEG StudiosMarch 29, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Your card may be CAS, but certainly not simple. It's gorgeous and filled with wonderful details!

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  23. GeriApril 3, 2013 at 11:34 AM

    Marcie, I'm getting here just a little late to thank you for your visit and encouraging comment on my blog. So glad you enjoyed your visit there and do hope to hear from you again! Can't seem to shake this bug I have and am just getting behind-er and behind-er!! You MUST be a true Papertrey girl if you already have this set...I'm jealous and can't imagine when I'll earn it...as a SAHM, with a husband who is his own boss...I really try to limit my spending! And there's something about ordering from PTI when I don't get enough for the free shipping that just seems...WRONG!!;) I think it is THE sweetest set, though,...(those BIRDS!!!)...and love the delicate card you've made with it! Thank you again for making my day and for sharing a lovely creation with this set! I'll be following you to keep an eye out on you as well!!

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  24. GeriApril 5, 2013 at 2:15 PM

    OK...just wanted you to know I'm still laughing out loud at the thought of 'up with viruses'!!! Thanks for your visit!

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