Baby Smooches...The Paper Players

A couple of weeks ago, I started following the 'charge up your creative batteries' challenges over at The Paper Players and finally decided to toss my hat card in the ring.  The focus on colour, as you see in the image below, sent me searching through my paper stash to create a card for a colleague who just recently became 'Great Aunt" to a new nephew.

As the submission date drew closer, and the stunning entries became more numerous, as usual, my new-comer "should I or shouldn't I" indecision kicked in.  I saw a gorgeous field of cards awash in lovely shades of rose, blue, lime, with just 'hints' of expresso.  My offering seemed such a contrast, especially with its 'bold' background of brown.  Having a card 'stand out' is often a good thing, but doing so because yours seems a bit (okay, maybe a lot) out of step is quite another.  On the plus side, however, I've read the delightfully encouraging comments the Paper Players design team share and that, along with the supportive nature of this community in general, gave me plenty of incentive.  After a couple nights pondering, I've decided to take the plunge.  

Here I go...my first entry to The Paper Players, with my interpretation to Colour Challenge #136.

To the Paper Players - thank you for inspiring my "Baby Smooches" colour palette and offering an opportunity to 'play with paper.'  To those who view my card - I hope you like my little 'celebration' of my colleague's new family member, her "great nephew."  To those who comment - thank you!  Your comments always brighten my day!!

Thanks for dropping by!  May you have a gentle day, filled with pastel colours....