Enjoy the Good Life

The Pink Elephant Challenge

What a lovely and bold inspiration photo, right?! So in my card, I wanted to mimic the differing patterns, the array of texture and sharp colors, while still giving off a rustic elegance.I find it odd that sometimes something as tiny as a little wooden clip can be the 'jumping off point' of an entire project. I saw that adorable clip on my craft room table, took another look at the inspiration photo and I was off... I thought it had the perfect pairing of organic, rustic elegance and whimsy that inspired me. So, I went to work at finding richly patterned papers that had the texture and color scheme of the inspiration photo and then coupled them with stamp sets (PTI Friendship Jar Fillers- Summer & Wet Paint) that I felt shared that same feel. The little pocket was easily created by following the quick and easy steps Melissa Phillips shared on her blog a few months ago here.

Close up of the button threaded through with natural twine and the itty-bitty floral confetti to tie in the blue background.









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I colored in that adorable little bee with my Copics and added the non traditional color of aqua to the wings to tie in the color of the patterned paper.





Also submitting to:  Fattastic Tuesday Challenge and Crafting Musketeers Challenge and Virginia's View Challenge and Addicted to Stamps Challenge