Hello Fellow Stampers :-)
Good Monday Evening to all of you! I hope you had a good start to your week! I have to admit -- I woke up pretty grumpy this morning; and got grumpier when I had to get out of bed and actually get dressed to go to work -- my poor boyfriend -- LOL :-) He sure didn't know what had gotten into me this morning!
So it's time for the Pals Paper Arts [PPA237]challenge this week, and this design is a little late for you all today, but I am quite pleased with how it came together -- somewhat of what I was imagining in my mind's eye. I hope you will agree :-)
Doggone Delighful Stampin' Design Tips:
- Layerothology. I have contemplated the look I wanted for this card for a day or so. I really wanted to pull out the brand new Something Borrowed designer series paper and give it a whirl. Combining these beautiful neutrals with the new Jute ribbon gave me just the monochromatic yet elegant look I was seeking. I had thought about black and white; I am very glad I gave the Sahara Sand and White effect a try. The cardbase for this card is cut from Whisper White, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4". There is a mat layer of Sahara Sand, cut 5 3/8" x 4 1/8"; and then a top background layer from the new Something Borrowed DSP cut 5 1/4" x 4". This layer is wrapped with the new Jute ribbon before being applied to the card base. Technique Tip: Strategically place a couple glue dots across the front of the card front behind the Jute ribbon to "tack" it in place. Jute does not have the same "soft" and flexible effect you are used to with regular ribbon, and this will help hold it in place and look nice.
- You + Me. I combined the brand new You Plus Me stamp set with the fun Groovy Love stamp set that was introduced in our Annual Catalog last June. I really love our stamp sets and how they work hand-in-hand with each other so nicely. In this case, I wanted to honor the "elements" of the sketch, yet be unorthodox with them. I was not intent on creating 2 off-set rectangles :-) I also wanted to bring our fabulous Four Feathers set back out from the Holiday catalog. Remember -- this terrific set and matching framelits carried forward and is still available :-) I decided to cut out 3 feathers and emboss them with the new Spring Flowers TIEF. Love the effect of that! :-)
Strategically place your pearls to "frost" your card :-)
I hope you have enjoyed my design today -- and that you feel inspired to try some new looks and ideas that maybe you haven't considered before :-) As always, I'm only an email away should you have any questions about any of my designs, or are look for more tips and details. Looking for a Stampin' Up! demonstrator? I'd be thrilled and honored to your choice :-)
Tomorrow will be Terrific Tuesdays time -- looking forward to catching up with you then :-)
Until Next Time . . .
The Doggone Delightful Stampin' Team!