There are often times when my blog is quiet for quite a few days in a row. It is unusual, however, for me to post twice in one day. My son’s birthday post was scheduled over the weekend, and I had hoped to find time on the weekend to create a card for the current sketch at Freshly Made Sketches. I’m a huge fan of Cécile’s designs, so didn’t want to miss this opportunity to take on one of her sketches. The challenge closes later today, so I’m getting this in just under the wire! I’m also adding this to the galleries for Addicted to Stamps and More and Time Out Challenge where “birthday” is the prompt.
I started by hunting for some specialty papers I’ve had for years, but I know I didn’t see them when I did my huge January reorganization and purge. That left just a couple of places to look, but I didn’t find them. In the process, however, I found this beautiful piece of vellum.
I die cut the vellum with one of Ellen Hutson’s Essential Rectanges, and using the next biggest one cut apiece of dark gray cardstock from my scrap folder. I already had the silver diecut in the envelope with My Favorite Things “Leafy Greens.”
I added them to a card base made with Concord and 9th’s Dove cardstock. All that was left was to stamp the sentiment from Sugar Pea’s “Everyday Sentiments” and add the silver pearls.
My hope today is to get even more time for crafting. I have a couple errands to run this morning, and then should have plenty of time to get back to the crafting desk. I have a stack of hot foil plates I want to play with. I recently won a second big prize from Pinkfresh Studio, and they sent me four beautiful foiling plates and a die cut. The luck involved with these wins is just amazing as they are a random pick from all the comments left on blog posts or YouTube videos. Given how popular Pinkfresh Studio is it’s amazing to have won two big prizes in just four months, but I am very grateful!
Edited to add: When I came back to my desk this afternoon, the card above was laying there, and it just felt like something was a little “off” about it. I die cut a second vine from another scrap of dark brown cardstock, and layered it so the silver became a shadow. I’m much happier with this version!
Here’s a closer look:
Too late to change it for the challenges, but I’m happier!
How do you do that? You always know just how much is enough. I would never had thought to use these elements together – and you whip them into such an eye-catching card. Fab!
I love the texture and pretty patterns on this fabulous card! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
A stunning card. The shades of grey are very elegant.
I didn’t think the first version was incomplete by any means, but the extra piece of black does look good! Another lovely card.
Beautiful card, Karen! And while I thought that in its original form, I do like it even better with the layered vine. The colours are muted and perfect. Thanks for adding this at Addicted to Stamps and More!
What a pretty card! I like the subtle pattern and both versions of the foliage! Thanks for playing at Time Out Challenges!
– Shauna
Such an elegant card – you don’t often see shades of grey used so effectively. Your eye for detail is amazing – most of us would have been happy with version one!
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