Have you seen the 8x8 paper pads of the new lines? Design Team member Celeste Smith has found inspiration using the Cherry Hill paper pad. The smaller prints and cheerful colors are perfect for cards. Here are three recent cards and sketches for you to try!
The first card uses the smaller versions of Cookie Jar and Recipe Box paper found in the pad. Although the card has some pink in it, the masculine colored buttons make it the perfect card for her brother's birthday. Don't be afraid to use pink on cards for men - just tone it down a bit.
Never one to waste, Celeste used the cover piece of the Cherry Hill pad here as a scrap strip - a little ribbon, a metal tag and a rub-on easily complete the card. Rounding the corners of a card gives a little extra interest. Be sure to round the back corners as well as a finishing touch!
For the third card, Celeste broke out her Quickutz Sihouette to make the custom shape. You could easily use a journal spot or trace an artisan shape you have available in your stash. Adding pop dots behind the title block, gives the card some extra texture. The colors from the Cherry Hill paper pad are bright and warm, sure to cheer up Celeste's ailing friend!
Here are the sketches....
We would love to see what you come up with! Use some October Afternoon paper (the new lines have been hitting the stores over the past few weeks, so be sure to visit your favorite retailer!) and one (or more!) of the sketches above. We'll pick a random winner to receive a Cherry Hill paper pad! We will draw a winner next Wednesday - May 27! Good Luck!
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