#TGIF397 All Things Bright and Bold

#TGIF397 Give it a try. Try mixing vibrant bold colors; it's like a punch to the senses to see these Christmas cuties. The impetus for this trio is the Celebrate Everything DSP. It's the host paper from the July-December Mini Catalog and I LOVE IT.

For this card I used both clashing reds by mixing Real Red and Poppy Parade along with Granny Apple Green and Shaded Spruce. This palette is an explosion of happiness. All three cards feature the Merriest Moments Stamp Set and matching Dies. I also pulled in Fabulous Frames and Stylish Shapes Dies.

I love how the Sweet Sorbet twine bow lends a final finishing touch to the card. Did you notice the background? I used the Whimsical Trees 3D Embossing Folder and a sanding block. It's a cool effect when you sand the raised edges of a design to reveal the white core of the paper.

This card used the same products as the first. This time I added a some Basic Black Cardstock for the greeting to give it a good pop and to allow a place for the "eye to rest."

Now buckle up because this third card is like eating a handful of sour candies! On a card base of Pacific Point I adhered a panel of Pool Party and Pacific Point chevron patterned DSP (from the Celebrate Everything pack). Next are the two largest dies from the Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Dies cut from a layer of Granny Apple DSP on top of Shaded Spruce DSP. I think that was a crazy bold move to layer those three patterns but it somehow worked.

Bringing it all together is the Basic Black panel for the greeting and a zig zag of ribbon to soften the arrangement of focal elements.