Color, Texture, Sparkle and Shine!

This card is all about color, texture, sparkle… and Stampin' Up!'s newest Photopolymer Stamp Set, "Banner Blessings". I really enjoy working with the pohotopolymer stamps; they're so clear, you can see where you're stamping, and they stick to the clear blocks like magic!

So, let's get right to the color, texture and sparkle…

Color – I love to play with color. Like you all, I have my favorites, but when I come up with a new color combination that works, I'm excited. Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry and Cherry Cobbler "work". They are all deep hues with lots of warmth, yes even Bermuda Bay… it's a "warm" blue, so pair it with the warm shades… the warm yellows, browns, reds and greens… I bet it'll look great with Pistachio Pudding, a "warm" green!
Texture – To have texture, you don't always have to use your embossing folder. Texture can be created with pattern and dimension which is what I did here using some patterned paper and square frames.
Sparkle – Ah yes… one simple sequin and a Silver Glimmer Paper cropped star. That's all it takes, but do you notice that the "sparkle" in the Silver Glimmer Star brings out the "sparkle" in the patterned paper layer? I didn't realize it until I took the picture.