feels-good-parker-paperColorful paper can make picking colors for a card easy.  Use the colors in the paper to dictate the colors of cardstock you will use for the layers of the card.  This card from Noreen is a great example of this.  She layered the Parkers' Pattern Designer Series Paper and then added all the colors found in the paper to finish off the card.

STAMPING TIP: When you are using a bold pattern like Parker's Pattern be sure to use subtle embellishments.  This card is  a great example of that.  Just a little paper piercing and two small jewels to finish off the card.  This lets the bold patterned paper really stand out.

It's a little more effort, but never wasted effort to decorate the inside of the card as well.  

feels-good-inside-cardDecorating the inside of the card makes for a great treat when you open it up.  It also serves a very practical purpose with this card.  The Not Quite Navy base of the card is very dark.  By adding the layer of Marina Mist (along with the beautiful accent) you can write a note inside with a regular pen.

 

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Stamp Sets – Feels Good (clear mount:129684, wood mount: 129681)
Inks – Cherry Cobbler (126966)
Paper – Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Not Quite Navy Cardstock (101722), Daffodil Delight Cardstock (119683), Cherry Cobbler Cardstock (119685), Marina Mist Cardstock (119682), Parker's Patterns Designer Series Paper (131021)
Accessories – Rhinestone Jewels (), Dimensionals (104430)
Tools – Lable Framelits (125598), Essentials Paper Piercing Pack (126187), Paper Piercing Tool (126189), Finishing Touches Edgelits (127010)

Next time you're not sure about selecting colors, pick out some scrapbooking paper you like and use that as your guide!

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