I love my Altenew stamps and dies, and every month I think I’ll join in their monthly challenge, but I think this might be a first. When I saw July’s inspiration, I knew just what I wanted to do.
Then I saw August’s inspiration photo, and I thought I’d blown it once again. But, to my surprise, the July challenge is still open, so I made sure to get the card made. My inspiration came from the beautiful wreath, but I also loved how it was hung on the white window frame. I didn’t have a die that cut a window, so I used the Skinny Stripes: Horizontal die by My Favorite Things. Bonus: that’s another NBUS item in my stash, so my goal of using unused products gets another win.
The wreath comes from one of my most used Altenew stamp sets, Weekend Doodles. I watercolored the leaves with Daniel Smith watercolors and splattered a bit of white gouache on it before die cutting it.
The sentiment is from Altenew’s Sentiment strips which I stamped on a banner die cut.
Although a bit brighter, The Stamp Market’s Teal cardstock seemed a good match for the inspiration color, and having matching enamel dots was a bonus.
That’s such a pretty teal color! Hmm, I am going to have to look into their cardstock. Your card is an excellent take on the photo inspiration, Karen! And well done continuing your goal to use your NBUS! Feel free to link each and every time if you want. It inspires others to keep at it, too. I concentrate on only (or mostly) using my NBUS and then fall back into using the old stand-by products, so I appreciate that it inspires me! Hugs, Darnell
I agree, great take on the prompt. The wreath reminds me of the winners’ crowns at the 2012 Olympics.
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