2022 Card Challenge - March Prompt

Well, here we are, saying goodbye to February and welcoming in March!

This month's prompt definitely has some spring vibes to it...

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And so rather than have one focus colour this month, we're going to be working with: Pastel Tones

Here are some ideas to get you started:

• The great outdoors - gardens, woodland scenes, the beach and coast, fresh air and sunshine, there's even an Eiffel Tower image on a postcard so perhaps a Parisian theme?
• Bunting, fringes, and tassels - create bunting with scrap pieces of patterned paper, with letter stickers and tags to form a sentiment, or use fringe dies to create a fun background with different shades of cardstock - great for Easter and spring themes.
• Tiled backgrounds - whether a tiled pattern, herringbone print, even a brick wall effect, you can use embossing folders and background stamps to add subtle texture or use smaller dies to cut hexagons, squares, and other shapes. Or why not create a background using strips of cardstock in alternating shades. You could even use a cover plate die that allows you to piece contrasting patterns/colours back into the negative space.
• All things vintage and retro - ephemera, paper prints, flourishy fonts for sentiments, vintage-style findings like button cards and lace. There are some great colour combos in the prompt that provide scope for combining that vintage look with zingy pops of colour. For a 20th Century retro theme, feature a typewriter, telephone, 50s cookware, a record player, roller skates... the list goes on.
• Triangles - the set square reminds me of the humble triangle that is perfect for creating a tree line or repeat pattern for a clean and simple look.
• In the frame - use frames in different colours to frame different elements, a bit like a gallery wall. Small elements like leaves, hearts, stars and mini sentiments are great for this.
• Slimline and tall cards - the tall shelving unit shows how you can divide that space into three and create focal points on your card design.
• When life gives you lemons - use an uplifting sentiment that will brighten someone's day.
• Birds - the ceramic bird can be easily interpreted on a card, you even embrace a spring theme with chicks and ducklings.