Spring Thanks

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Today's submission was created for the MOJO Monday sketch challenge.


I am still in the Spring state of mind, especially since (thankfully) the weather didn't freeze my tomatoes last night.  Hoping we are done with freezes in north Texas until fall!



Stampin Up products used:
Card stock and Ink: Pool Party, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pistachio Pudding, Strawberry Slush, Baked Brown Sugar, Chocolate Chip and Pear Pizzaz.
Stamps: Summer Afternoon, Banner Greetings and Banner Blast (2014 Ocassions)
Punches: Punch pack (flower), Banner Punch (Sale-a-bration)
Framelits: Ovals
Ribbon: Calypso Coral bakers twine

I colored the image using blender pens.  I started out using Pistachio for the leaves and brown sugar for the cart and it looked blahhhh. So, on top I added some Chocolate Chip and Pear to liven it up.  It was pretty wet when I finished and the water had soaked through the card stock, but it dried nicely. 

Since it was pretty fast to put together, especially with the layout already done for me, I may whip up another one in brighter tones.  I'll post it tomorrow if I get to that tonight.

Thanks for visiting!
Jean

Comments

Patti said…
Oh so sweet! I just love your take on the banners!!

Patti
March 24, 2014 at 7:55 PM
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