Easter Blessings For TGIF Challenge #255

Good Monday Morning to you! Today I’m taking on a challenge – the TGIF Challenge #255. I put an Easter spin on it! Here is my card, Easter Blessings for TGIF Challenge #255 ~

And here is the banner that inspired my design ~

Note: The photographs make the card look much darker than it really is. My card base is Highland Heather, the DSP is from Best Dressed, the large butterfly is Purple Posy, and the tiny butterflies are Highland Heather. I made a card previously using these colors. You can see it here.

This is a card with dies – lots of dies! As I was looking at the drawing, I thought of the Flourish Die to give that fancy border along the left side. Then I went for my Cross of Hope Dies and used two of the crosses, one on top of the other. And what else does Easter make me think of? Yep, butterflies ~ so out came the Butterfly Beauty Dies.

What do you think of my “rainbow” paper that I used for the sentiment strip? I created it with sponging, and I love the look! First, I took sponge daubers and Whisper White paper, then I blended several pastel colors together. The colors I used are Petal Pink, Mango Melody, So Saffron, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, and Highland Heather. After that I trimmed it down to 1/2″x 2-1/2″ and stamped Easter Blessings from Itty Bitty Greetings with Memento Black ink.

On a personal note ~

Have a great week! Don’t let the hysteria of COVID-19 get to you. Stay in and craft! What a great excuse, don’t you agree?

By the way, I am curious to know how this pandemic has affected you. I know you all are from many different states and perhaps even countries, and I’d love to hear from you. As a few of you know, I was planning a trip to Europe – next week! Needless to say, we had to cancel, and I’m seriously disappointed. But we will reschedule for later when things have quieted down. How about you and your area? What’s going on out there?! Keep the faith! This too shall pass.

Ordering Info

Shop Stampin’ Up! in my online store to cover any of your paper crafting needs. To find the specific products that I used on this card, you can click on any of the pictures below. When you order, please use my March Host Code 2Z42J4FX, for orders under $150. For a larger order, do not use the code. You will be able to use your own Stampin’ Rewards and receive free products.

With an order $40+, I will happily send you my free thank you tutorial. This month it is a boxed set of cards featuring the super cute Witty-cisms Stamp Set. With an order of $50+ you will earn a free Sale-A-Bration item of your choice!

Product List

Itty Bitty Greetings Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151331] $36.00	Flourish Dies [141478] $29.00	Cross Of Hope Dies [145654] $27.00
Butterfly Beauty Dies [148536] $39.00	Best Dressed 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [151319] $11.50	Highland Heather 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146986] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Purple Posy 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150881] $8.75	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119683] $8.75
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108] $7.50	Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad [147093] $7.50
So Saffron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147109] $7.50	Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Pad [147095] $7.50	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $7.50
Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103] $7.50	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00