A pretty petite print tray for Petaloo

I had a little wooden tray in my stash (which was actually packaging for some crafty embellishments) and I've been itching to decorate it for a while now.

I know it's still technically fall... but we're currently covered in the white stuff and this piece really does reflect the view outside my window. Loads of white with a dash of colour here and there struggling to peek through.

I painted the base white and then used various papers from Authentique's 'Faith' collection for the backgrounds. Then, I went to town tucking sentiments from the collection here and there. I was pleased to find some sweet words included that anyone, from any path, would find useful to include :) 

I finished by applying loads of sweet little Petaloo flowers and leaves, vintage buttons, fussy cut butterflies and handmade lady bugs. I love the variety of texture in those white blooms, which add a lot of visual interest dispite the limited pallet.

I think that this will be a good reminder in the depth of winter that beneath all that snow (and I'm sure there will be a ton of it) there is a whole world of colour waiting to return.

Dahlias Teastained Cream 1467-105
Darjeeling Petites Teastained Cream 1465-105
Botanica Berry clusters Ivory/Green/Ivory 1104-002
Darjeeling Mini Mix Teastained Cream 1462-105

Authentique "Faith" collection including "details" and "petite diction"
Vintage buttons
Wooden tray