Well, here we are, saying goodbye to February and welcoming in March!
This month’s prompt definitely has some spring vibes to it…
And so rather than have one focus colour this month, we’re going to be working with: Pastel Tones
Here are some ideas to get you started:
- The great outdoors – gardens, woodland scenes, the beach and coast, fresh air and sunshine, there’s even an Eiffel Tower image on a postcard so perhaps a Parisian theme?
- Bunting, fringes, and tassels – create bunting with scrap pieces of patterned paper, with letter stickers and tags to form a sentiment, or use fringe dies to create a fun background with different shades of cardstock – great for Easter and spring themes.
- Tiled backgrounds – whether a tiled pattern, herringbone print, even a brick wall effect, you can use embossing folders and background stamps to add subtle texture or use smaller dies to cut hexagons, squares, and other shapes. Or why not create a background using strips of cardstock in alternating shades. You could even use a cover plate die that allows you to piece contrasting patterns/colours back into the negative space.
- All things vintage and retro – ephemera, paper prints, flourishy fonts for sentiments, vintage-style findings like button cards and lace. There are some great colour combos in the prompt that provide scope for combining that vintage look with zingy pops of colour. For a 20th Century retro theme, feature a typewriter, telephone, 50s cookware, a record player, roller skates… the list goes on.
- Triangles – the set square reminds me of the humble triangle that is perfect for creating a tree line or repeat pattern for a clean and simple look.
- In the frame – use frames in different colours to frame different elements, a bit like a gallery wall. Small elements like leaves, hearts, stars and mini sentiments are great for this.
- Slimline and tall cards – the tall shelving unit shows how you can divide that space into three and create focal points on your card design.
- When life gives you lemons – use an uplifting sentiment that will brighten someone’s day.
- Birds – the ceramic bird can be easily interpreted on a card, you even embrace a spring theme with chicks and ducklings.
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