Practical Scrappers DT Post: White Cardstock Background

Today at Practical Scrappers we are showcasing layouts with a white cardstock background. This is a really fun challenge as there are SO many ways you can go with this, so many ways to alter and embellish a white cardstock base. My layout was inspired by a super cute design I saw by Jennifer Perks in the June Scrapbooks, etc. magazine (pg 29). Here is my layout:

There were a few different ways I was thinking of going with the butterflies, but ultimately I decided to cut one out with the white cardstock, and another one in a colored cardstock, and then layer them over each other. Here are some close ups of the butterflies:

I curled the sides up a bit with a petal roller (a pencil or pen would work just fine) to make them 'pop' a bit more.

I then added some liquid pearls to accentuate the bodies.

I used an MS Border punch and a strip of patterned paper to add an accent border.

I kept the title small and simple and added some journaling around one of the patterned paper layers to keep it a little out of the way as to not distract from the rest of the layout.
Thanks for stopping by today, and make sure to stop by the Practical Scrappers blog to see what the rest of the SUPER talented design team has made for you! Also, if you would like to join in the fun check out our 'Challenge Me Tuesday' post- your layout could be featured on the blog!!

Supply List:
Cardstock: ColorBok
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye (Follow your Dreams)
Cartridge: Jubilee (title) Serenade (butterflies)
Liquid Pearls: Ranger
Border Punch: Martha Stewart
Washi tape: 7 Gypsies

I am also entering the following challenges:
Frosted Designs - Rolled Paper
Lasting Memories - Something you treasure (these kids are my heart!)

Pile it On #15: All About "S" - something beginning with S

Hello! It's time for another Pile it On challenge! Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. One lucky winner will get a $15 gift certificate to their store!! So come join in the fun! This week we are all about 'S'- we want to see something on your project beginning with the letter 'S'. My S's are: Spring, Showers, Stamps, scallops, sky, sparkle and spots. Here is my card:

 

I used a cute image from A Day for Daisies. My card design is from this week's sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday.

I accentuated the raindrops with Liquid Pearls, and added some stickles glitter for accents on the girl's hairbows and her kitty's collar.

I stamped a sentiment from Pink by Design and then cut it out with a Spellbinders Die. Thanks for stopping by today, and please come join us with your fun creations with things starting with 'S'!

Supply List:
Cardstock: ColorBok
Patterned Paper: American Crafts, SEI
Stamps: A Day for Daisies (image), Pink by Design (Sentiment)
Ribbon: American Crafts
Pearls: Liquid Pearls by Ranger
Twine: My Craft Spot
Flower: Prima
Border Punch: American Crafts

I am entering the following challenges:
Sweet Sketch Wednesday - Sketch
PollyCraft - Water (raindrops!)
Victorine Stamps - April Showers
Shopping Our Stash - Punches
Little Darlings - Outside
Simon Says Stamps - Favorite tool (Cuttlebug!- used to cut with Spellbinders die)
Digi Doodle Shop - Something new (digi, Spellbinder's die)
Pixie Dust Studio - In the sky (raindrops and clouds)
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Buttons and Bows
Poodle's Parlour - Spots or dots
Totally Papercrafts - Bingo (my row: pink, glitter, pearls)
Wags n' Whiskers - Flowers

Blossom

Hello friends! This layout was originally meant for another project, but it fell through. I decided to go ahead and post it anyway! I LOVE cherry blossoms (or any pink flowering tree, lol!) There's a beautiful one at my parents' house, so I had to snap some pics!

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I took these photos of my niece last Easter. I love this tree in the spring, all the pink blossoms are SO pretty. I loved how her dress matched the tree! :) I pulled out my Storybook cart and used it for the whole layout- this cart has a pretty font, flowers, borders and fancy corners.

I cut some strips from a striped patterned paper, and then layered one of the corner cuts over the top. I added some liquid pearls for a little more color.

I used liquid pearls on the centers of the flowers as well, and added some fun matching brads.

I used the 'Happy Hello' stamps from the Whimsical Designs Everyday Sentiments set as a sub title. I thought it was cute, like saying hello to Spring :) You can find the set HERE.

The butterfly stickers were kraft colored- I inked them with some pink ink to match the page better.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supply List:
Cardstock: Colorbok
Patterned Paper: Imaginisce
Cartridge: Storybook
Brads: Fancy Pants
Liquid Pearls: Ranger
Ribbon: Heartfelt Creations
Stamp: Whimsical Designs
Stickers: Studio Calico

I am entering the following challenges:
Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog - Celebrate Spring (must have at least 3 flowers)
Frosted Designs - Things with Wings
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Spring