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Sooo, you may be wondering about my color combination choice.  All 3 are now part of the Brights color family; and I just love how bright and fun they can make a project.  Plus, don't they make your mouth water for some Laffy Taffy? Say, what???  That's how I came up with the idea.  I was walking by the candy aisle and there was a bag of them (I failed to take a picture...dang!) that had "create your next card with these colors" written all over it.  Do you ever run across hidden messages like that?  LOL

• The focal point is made up of the brand new Stitched Labels Framelits.  I am so in love with this die...very elegant to be included on a card, but can definitely stand on its own as a tag, as well.  LOTS of possibilities. 

• The matted Mango Melody layer has some corner texturing using the Stitched Shapes Framelits.  This is my new FAVORITE thing to do with my cards.  I think it adds a fun sumthin-sumthin to an area that has a huge space of nothin'...and, it helps bring balance to the whole layout.

• The sentiment comes from the Detailed With Love stamp set, inked with Jet Black StazOn and stamped onto a piece of Shimmery White cardstock.  Die cut using the Layering Ovals Framelits and layered onto a piece of Vellum cardstock.  Oh, and you can't forget the bling!  The Clear Rhinestones compliment the Silver Embossing Paste, plus, it helped fill the void where the Granny Apple Green corners were punched using the 1/2" Circle Punch.

• To add elegance to the bright colors, I chose one of my favorite templates from the Pattern Party Decorative Masks and sparingly spread some Silver Embossing Paste across the front using a Palette Knife...no rhyme or reason to the angle.  TIP:  You'll want to wash the template and spatula with warm soapy water as soon as you are done.  During this time, the paste will most likely be dry on your cardstock, too.  :)

Sooo, did you make it through without having to grab a pair of sunglasses?  It's really striking and vibrant, I think.  I'm certain that the person receiving this creation will definitely have one bright smile on their face.  I hope you will give this color combination a whirl.  I'm sure your mouth will water just playing with these colors.  haha!

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