Thursday, April 2, 2009

PTI Swap Card

Here is my prototype card for the PTI swap I joined at SCS. I wanted to do something light and nice for spring. Originally I added a nesties border around the main image, but it just felt too heavy to me. So I left it like this. I usually like to add a mat of some kind around the image, but I think the embossed edge gives it a similar look, even though it's not a different color.
So unless I have a moment of total self-doubt, this is the card I'll be submitting for my swap.

Stamps: PTI Life
Ink: PTI Hibiscus Burst, PTI Ripe Avocado
Cardstock: PTI Lavender Moon, PTI White
DP: Basic Grey
Accessories: Cuttlebug, Labels One Nestabilities, Offray Ribbon

10 comments:

Unknown said...

so so cute, great colors.

laurie said...

I am envious of your Label one nesties...I still haven't gotten any yet. Someday... Your card is very nice for spring.I love the stamps!

Susan (peebsmama) said...

I think you are right. Adding a border to this light and airy design would be overwhelming. The embossing adds just enough detail to make the image stand out. Very pretty.

laos348 said...

This is very pretty and spring-like. I completely agree that you should keep it this way - looks lovely just the way it is.

Chris said...

very nice! i hope i get one!!

JazzyH said...

Pretty!

Tenia Nelson said...

Very pretty!! tfs!!
-t

Anonymous said...

No self doubt necessary. This is a lovely card!

Michelle said...

You definitely got what you were going for - light and spring; perfect. Your ribbon treatment is fun - - and I love the colors you have paired here.

Miss Molly said...

Wow - great job on thid card - so perfectly spring!