Happy Monday, friends! It’s going to be a busy one for me, but I am stealing a minute to quickly share my project for this month’s Papertrey Ink Blog Hop! The theme this month was sequins, and I wasn’t really sure I was going to get to play… but I did manage something!
I went on the hunt to buy a small pack of some larger sequins, because all the ones I happen to have are tiny – left over from other crafts. Well, as someone who doesn’t use sequins too often, I wasn’t so impressed with how much Michael’s wanted for them – and I didn’t happen to remember a coupon the day I was there!
But, I did remember that I had some star shaped ones, and I have been wanting to try Betsy’s Bokeh effect (I *love* bokeh in my photos, what’s not to love with stamps?!), plus, I needed a baby card. So it all kind of fell into place.
I created the sentiment myself, using some alpha stamps I have, and the alpha dies from PTI. Then I used the circle stamps from Beautiful Blooms II, and the star from Tree Trimming Trio and built my bokeh using Betsy’s technique!
Forgive the poor photo – I had to take my photos when the sun was setting last night!
Here is a close up of my sequins, which I added to my bokeh:
Fun, don’t you think? They’re shades of gold, silver and pink.
I won’t keep you, as I know there is a lot of hopping to do… thanks so much for stopping by!
25 Comments
Carol
March 25, 2013 4:02 pmBeautiful…love the softness…a perfect baby card!
Pauline
March 25, 2013 4:03 pmBeautiful Meredith, such pretty colours, and a great Bokeh effect!
artful-notions
March 25, 2013 4:03 pmTurned out great! So happy and bright.
samantha’s cards
March 25, 2013 4:37 pmsuch a sweet baby card!
Leigh
March 25, 2013 5:08 pmThis is so gorgeous, Meredith! I love the stamped bokeh effect!
Marcia
March 25, 2013 5:48 pmWhat a perfect idea for a baby card…love it! :0)
Bethany Stellpflug
March 25, 2013 6:09 pmvery cool! Love the little stars.
Joyce Casaldi
March 25, 2013 6:30 pmLove it!
Geri
March 25, 2013 7:29 pmOh, I really like this! The softness of the colors and the kind of abstract look of it is JUST the way imagine when I think of sequins being used! And I LOVE your little sentiment! It's SO pretty!!!
Cindy H.
March 25, 2013 8:09 pmLove your sweet card! The colors are so beautiful and perfect for announcing such a joyful occasion.
Joyce
March 25, 2013 8:40 pmThis is such a pretty card. I love your colored falling dots and stars–and how you tied the sentiment in with your image.
victoria h
March 25, 2013 9:25 pmlove the bokeh effect the sequins go perfectly with it
Jacquie Southas
March 25, 2013 9:27 pmThis is so soft & pretty – the little sequin stars fit perfectly with the bokeh effect.
Julie
March 25, 2013 9:40 pmsweet
Kara
March 25, 2013 9:46 pmso beautiful and dream-like!!
Cindy Groh
March 25, 2013 10:46 pmVery cute. Love the star shaped sequins vs just round ones.
Larissa Heskett
March 25, 2013 11:31 pmWOW!! This is such a FUN and Creative Card!! I LOVE the design!! THANKS for sharing your take on the challenge and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Pamela
March 25, 2013 11:32 pmPretty bokeh and star sequins!!!
PapierGirl
March 26, 2013 1:50 amBeautifully done! 🙂
Tenia Nelson
March 26, 2013 2:34 amLURVE!!
Kathy Mc
March 26, 2013 3:09 amWhat a sweet baby card, Meredith! Love your star sequins as they provide just the perfect bling to your Bokey effect.
Kristii
March 26, 2013 3:25 amAbsolutely beautiful!!! Love your Bokeh effect!!! You rock my friend!
Amy Kolling
March 26, 2013 3:49 amYour version of bokeh is lovely! Great idea to use star sequins for this sweet sweet baby card!
Elena
March 26, 2013 9:55 amso soft and pretty!
Cherry’s Jubilee
March 29, 2013 10:32 pmLove love love this my friend! You are the master at background stamping! cherry
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