Let's Craft and Create Challenge #181: Anything Goes, with an option of Purple and Green...

 

I'm so glad it's time for another Let's Craft and Create challenge, because that means it's the beginning of another month--and that month is March. We love to see March roll in here in Minnesota. It "might" mean lots of snow, but there's also a chance--a really good chance--of warmer weather, balmy breezes and lots of sunshine!

This month's challenge offers two options: Anything Goes or Purple and Green. I chose to make a card using purple and green.

I was in need of some thank you cards for my stash, so that's what I opted to make. I first cut a piece of ink resist DSP from Stampin' Up and applied some Wilted Violet Distress Oxide ink to it. I used a paper towel to wipe any excess ink from the paper which revealed the dot pattern. When that was done, I cut my 4" X 5.25" piece of DSP in half lengthwise. Then I cut each half into pieces that would be appropriately sized for the die-cuts I wanted to use.

Once I had my pieces cut to size, I adhered them to a dark purple A2 card base. Then I die-cut my potted plants using purple or white papers for the pots and a few different greens for the plants. The "thanks" was a sentiment I already had in my stash, so I simply popped it up on foam tape.

As a final bit of sparkle, I added a gem to the top point of the macrame plant holder.

I added a blank white panel to the inside of my card so that there was lots of room to write a personal note of thanks.

Now it's your turn. Do you often create projects using purple and green? If not, use this challenge as a chance to give it a try. And if purple is one of your favorite colors, as it is mine, have fun digging out your purple papers and give it a go. There is lots of inspiration from the Design Team here.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.

Cheryl