PTI Blog Hop :: Summer Presents

Hey there everyone! It's Blog Hop time! I always want to participate, but usually wait to the last minute and miss the deadline. This is only my second Blog Hop and I'm excited like it's my first. I almost missed this deadline because of the terrible Michael Jackson breaking news death. I dedicate this card to Michael Jackson because he has given so much to the world. So, here are lots of presents for him!

As for the Blog Hop theme, I chose this color pallette because the summer is very colorful to me. I used a black card base because I rarely use black, but in fashion, I think it's very sleek. So, the black card base is like a simple black dress and the colorful presents/squares are the punches of color and design that make the ensemble pop. I think the presents were enough and the card did not need a front sentiment.

Here is a dress that shows my idea of black dress with pops of color. The dress is by Forever 21.
I hope you like it! Thanks for hopping by tonight!

Card Instructions

1. Trim true black cardstock into an A2 card.
2. Punch 9 squares in various cardstocks.
3. Corner round the edges of the squares.
4. Stamp presents on various cardstocks, cut out, then adhere to squares with foam adhesive.
5. Add rhinestones to the presents and adhere squares to the card front.
6. Corner round the bottom card front edges.
   

:: My Goodies {Presents} ::
Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Out of the Box
Ink: Close to My Heart - Black
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - true black + aqua mist + summer sunrise + lemon tart + spring moss + spring rain + lavender moon + raspberry fizz + ocean tides + berry sorbet
Accessories: EK Success - corner rounder; Creative Memories - 1" square punch; Kaiser Craft + Hero Arts -rhinestones; foam adhesive
Card Size: 4.25" x 5.5"