Better late than never!
I’m back from a crafty weekend away and didn’t get chance to prepare the prompt for May in advance.
But here we are, May first, can you believe it?
I’m pretty happy with this month’s colour prompt from the 2017 Spring Pantone colours.
It’s Pale Dogwood – aka blush pink to you and me!
Here’s the Pinterest pin I found that could provide some nice and varied inspiration.
Tip: Pale Dogwood is lovely combined with another of the Spring Pantone colours (Yarrow – a pale mocha shade) or gold/rose gold/copper metallics. It also works beautifully with grey shades.
- Repeat patterns are very in right now – if you have a MISTI tool or another stamp positioner you could definitely create your own pattern with stamps or use stencils and ink blending techniques.
- Remember your Distress products if you have them: Tattered Rose is a great colour match.
- Geometric patterns, especially triangles are very popular in patterned papers, stencils and stamps.
- Blush pink is put to perfect use in floral-themed cards
- Lace, ribbon, and damask elements – including embossing folders
- 1920s/Deco theme – the fan design in the bottom middle image is a perfect example of opulent designs – it would look great embossed in pearlised paper.
- If you have the Fancy That range from My Mind’s Eye in your stash, this range features blush pink paired with cream, gold, grey and black. This challenge would be the perfect opportunity to use it!
- Speaking of Fancy That, it’s a wedding line, so if you’re needing to make a wedding card in the near future, here’s your chance!
Happy crafting!
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