To make this work I started by searching for a piece that had two contrasting colors - the blue and green. That became the center. Next I knew I wanted a monochromatic green and blue for the other two stripes. One would need to be big and bold for the bottom and one small for the top. I had several options, but like these the best. Even though there is no border or visible edge of the card base here I did use a card front to adhere the strips. One because they are paper and not sturdy stock and two so I could tie on that seam binding.
Next I cut a thick strip of the blue and a narrower one of the green - next time I will run one or both of them through the cuttlebug to add some texture.
Finally, the sentiment was two quick Stampin Up punches and some great bling.
I think all the cards I made this week had that TOU sentiment... must have been lonely while my buddy was sick ;)
Most of us use that corner rounder like it is going out of style, but I hadn't seen this look before. Just simply cutting two strips and lining them up in the corners instead of layering and rounding the inside edges. Direct to paper stamped sentiment, some coordinating brads and a great piece of seam binding from the Paper Bag Lady on etsy. 