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For this month's Hop, we are to use tissue paper in our projects. PTI does a beautiful job with packaging, and every stamp set is wrapped in white tissue paper. It's such a nice touch, and I always have some on hand for gifts or other projects.
The first one is pretty straightforward--clean and simple. Die cut flowers in white and fuchsia and leaf stamps behind. Sometimes it's nice to have a one-layer card.

This second one took a bit more time and detail. I used tissue as the flowers on the branch, as well as the little "skirt" at the bottom and the wings for the birds. I love these colors together.
Card #1
Paper: PTI White, white and fuchsia tissue paper
Ink: SU Gable Green, Pink Passion
Stamps: PTI Turning a New Leaf
Other: PTI flower dies

Card #2:
Paper: PTI White, Raspberry Fizz, fuchsia tissue paper, SU Ballet Blue
Ink: PTI Fresh Snow, SU Chocolate Chip, Ballet Blue, Pink Passion, Gable Green
Stamps: PTI Everyday Button Bits, Take a Bough, Polka Dot Basics
Other: Flat Rhinestone stickers, 5/8" and 1" circle punches
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Comments

  1. AnikaApril 25, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Fun pleats on the bottom of the second card! What a great idea!

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  2. Sofia ;)April 25, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    The second card is amazing!!! Love the pleats!!

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  3. Lisa VoergApril 25, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    I love both, but the birds on a limb is amazing. The detail with the tissue and the pleats are just great.

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  4. BethieJApril 25, 2010 at 8:55 PM

    Cheryl both cards are WONDERFUL!!!!
    Happy Hopping!

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  5. CammieApril 25, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Cheryl, these are great cards. I especially love those neat pleats and blossoms on the second card.

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  6. Deb CApril 25, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    What great cards. I totally agree that sometimes less is more.

    TFS~

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  7. DanaApril 25, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    I guess great minds really DO think alike Cheryl! I'm so glad you are posting again...I was missing your cards.
    These are both lovely, but I'm partial to the cherry blossom branch. *wink*

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  8. docmicroApril 25, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    So very cute. I love the detail in the second card. So worth the time I am sure it took you to do.

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  9. AmyApril 25, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Very cute--esp. the birdies!

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  10. Leigh Ann BairdApril 25, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Both cards are wonderful!

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  11. MarianaApril 25, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    Lovely cards, I really love the ruffle in the second one!! Great job!!

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  12. ChristiApril 25, 2010 at 9:31 PM

    Both cards are beautiful. I love all the ways you used the tissue paper.

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  13. JessicaApril 25, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    I loved the simple card, and then saw the second one, with that sweet little ruffle. I LOVE it!

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  14. Jen CarterApril 25, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Those are both fun cards! Great work!

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  15. peggysueApril 25, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    Very sweet cards, both of them! I like the ruffle as well and the sweet little birds.

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  16. NerinaApril 25, 2010 at 10:29 PM

    darling cards! how could one chose a favourite? great use of the tissue in both of them!

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  17. Charlene AustinApril 25, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    CUTENESS!! The flowers on the tree are perfection!

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  18. Diane JaquayApril 25, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    OH MY GOSH, that 2nd card is just over the top ADORABLE!!! Love the top one too, very CAS!

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  19. LorraineApril 25, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Such cute cards! The 2nd is my favorite - so darn cute! Love the details and the tissue, too...LOL!

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  20. LeeApril 26, 2010 at 12:16 AM

    Love the birdie card. That pleat is so perfect.

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  21. GayatriApril 26, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    Love your second card, such fun! I adore the first one. Simple and clean.

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  22. Sara MacApril 26, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    Two adorable cards Cheryl! Love the perfect pleats on the second card.

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  23. NadineApril 26, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    Both your cards are just too sweet. I really like your little blossoms on the second card. Im going to have to give this a try with my set soon!

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  24. Chris SimonApril 26, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    They're both great cards, but the second one is definitely my favorite. Those birdies are so perfect! The colors are vibrant and beautiful, and all of the little details - the wings, the rhinestones, the ruffled border, the flowers - add up to one fabulous card.

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  25. ReganApril 26, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    seriously...those birdies are too cute!!

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  26. Amy KollingApril 26, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Your tissue pleats turned out so good!! Cute cards!

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  27. BarbaraApril 26, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Darling cards! Love all your different tissue paper components!

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  28. RebeccaApril 26, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    Very fun cards. I love the little birdies! Nice job.

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  29. StephHApril 26, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Cute cards both, especially the chickadees - Am putting Button Bits in my cart right now! From which set is the bold "birthday wishes" in the first card?

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  30. LaurieApril 26, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    LOVE that ruffle! Adorable cards~!

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  31. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Oh such cute cards! I love the one with the chickadees... so clever!

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  32. MelissaApril 26, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Your little skirt is too cute! Love the colors on that card, as well!

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  33. Carol's Ink SpotApril 26, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Pretty cards! Love the birds with the ruffle trim on the bottom!

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  34. MargeApril 26, 2010 at 8:28 PM

    Both cards are awesome, but LOVE that little birdie one!!!

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  35. Pam W.April 26, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    These are adorable! However, that little bird is just too cute.

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  36. Theresa TyreeApril 27, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Sweet, pretty cards!

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  37. LindaApril 28, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Too, too cute! Love the tissue wings!

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