One of the reasons I started up my blog again was because I really enjoy participating in various challenges. This card uses a hodgepodge of CTMH and Stampin' Up! products for the following challenges: Color My Heart, Freshly Made Sketches, and CAS on Friday
My colors are Sweet Leaf, Flamingo, and Lemonade (CTMH). I cut them into 1.25" x 4.25" strips, layered them onto a thin piece of cardstock (which is how I'm rescuing a bad purchase of cardstock that turned out to be waaaay too flimsy), then ran it through the Garden embossing folder from Stampin' Up! I then sanded it to expose the white core. I ended up trimming of about 1/8th of an inch from the top and bottom because I wanted it to be noticeably smaller than my center section. I adhered this layer directly to my card base.
The lattice work die cut is called Linked Together and is also from Stampin' Up! I wanted a more substantial frame, so I cut a stitched rectangular frame from a CTMH die set and layered the two together. I added foam tape to the back, including super skinny lines in a few places in the center to keep it from sagging.
The dragonflies are from CTMH. Adhering them together and then to the Linked Together frame was a bit fiddly but worth it.
The final touch was some clear gems from Stampin' Up! Of all their products I used, this is the only one that's no longer available.
I haven't added a sentiment because I'm restocking my card stash and blank ones are always good to have on hand.
Until next time,
Becca
Fantastic die... Great choice for our new "things with wings" challenge!! Thanks for joining the fun and playing along with us over at CAS on Friday!! #309
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Love the soft colors in the background! Thanks for sharing at CAS on Fridays!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this - the three stripes with the embossed flowers, the lattice frame and those gorgeous dragonflies! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteOh this is gorgeous! Fabulous die-cuts and texture on your beautiful card! Thanks so much for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches.
ReplyDeleteI love the dimension in this card and the sparkly bits. Thank you for joining us at Color Dare. -Heidi M.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your FMS win, Becca! I love the ornate lattice pattern and those delicate dragonflies!
ReplyDeleteBecca, this is so pretty! I love the embossed strips behind the die cut. Thanks for sharing at Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteBecca, this card is so pretty! Thanks for sharing at Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteExcellent texture in your card and love the placement of the dragon flies in the window frame. Thanks for sharing your beautiful card with us at Color Dare.
ReplyDeleteI love this design; absolutely beautiful! Thank you for playing with us at Color Dare.
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