So... yesterday I had a little crafty session yesterday afternoon (Tuesday) and made several cards. The first two cards turned out rather nice and they are posted in my Splitcoaststampers gallery (they were made for two SCS challenge... you can see them here and here). But the third card was, well... I'm going to be nice and say it was "awkward looking". I'm not sure why, but I kept forging ahead with the card this morning. I guess I thought I could somehow make it look better, but that idea was killed when I stamped the sentiment crooked! Ever done that? Keep trying with something even though you know it is a lost cause? Anyway... thankfully I came up with this card instead. It is for the current Freshly Made Sketches challenge and the AAA Cards "MacGyver" challenge. ETA: I just noticed that this card also works perfectly for the current Merry Monday challenge: polka dots and/or stripes!
The MacGyver challenge involves using kraft, vellum, glitter and a stamp on your holiday (pick any holiday... I went with Christmas) card/project. I think it was the vellum that tripped me up on the "awkward" card. But thankfully the new Freshly Made Sketches layout was posted and I found the perfect way to use vellum! The patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye (All is Bright 6x6 pad) and I cut it so the word "merry" just peeks out from underneath the vellum and the glitter snowflake. My stamping is the word "Christmas". I made the glittery snowflake by die cutting the snowflakes using Penny Black dies, covering them with glue and then pouring on the glitter. The top portion of the kraft cardstock piece was partially embossed for a subtle "falling snow" sort of effect. Layered everything up and added a wee bit of Christmas washi tape to finish things off. Oh... I just remembered the current Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge is "finishing touch". Hmmm... think I will post this to that challenge, as well.
Thanks for stopping by...
Supplies: Cardstock: PTI white & kraft; Vellum: Close to My Heart; Stamps: Hero Arts Decorate Your Holidays; Ink: Stampin Up! Cherry Cobbler; Dies: Spellbinders plain circle die; Penny Black snowflake dies; PP: My Mind's Eye; Glitter: Art Glitter; Washi tape
Hello Rosie,
ReplyDeleteYou are so tactful saying the card was awkward, I would have probably said something far more expressive if the design was not working for me, but there you have it...two different personalities...
This card is such a wonderful example on how you interpret a sketch and make it come to life.
The Vellum is itching to be embossed to my eye, but then the spotted Bg would not work, perhaps something at the top half, anything to take away the starkness, but then I see the snowflake and how magnificent it is, perhaps leaving the vellum alone would be better as it makes you see the contrast, between the conspicuous and the complicated.
You are so clever as it so works.
Smiles:)
Sue
Oh yes I have totally screwed up many a card with crooked sentiments!! This is pretty, love the sparkly snowflake.
ReplyDeleteI too have stamped the sentiment crooked 😔 and that too after finishing the card, it is terrible. Anyways!! I am here to admire some beauties... ur card is awesome and the ones u shared on SCS gallery are mind blowing :) love them !
ReplyDeleteI always loved the way you layer your elements. beautiful Christmas details :)
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning, love how you've used the MacGyver items and managed to keep your card CAS! Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.
ReplyDeleteYou have such a great eye for design Rosie, love this card!
ReplyDeleteVal x
Absolutely beautiful Rosi. I love that snowflake.
ReplyDeleteRosemary, when I think of MacG I don't think of dazzling beauty. Thank you for sharing your Sparkles and earthiness is such a fabulous way at AAA Cards!
ReplyDeleteHello !
ReplyDeleteI love your appreciation sketch FMS !!
Absolutley gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful card, Rosemary!!!! Perfect use of all the requirements for the AAA challenge and a great take on the sketch!!!
ReplyDeleteSometimes the best results come from "the lost cause." Your card is adorable. All the elements work together perfectly!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! So creative and all the elements flow together perfectly. Thanks for playing at AAA.
ReplyDeleteLOVE! How cool is that sparkly snowflake, so glad you could play along at AAA Cards
ReplyDeleteWow--you are so creative, Rosemary! Again, you make a sketch just sing--modern & wonderful! I actually can't even imagine that a card of yours wasn't looking good, but I'm glad you "had" to make this one!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the HM at MM--so deserved!
DeleteIt's just perfect Rosie...as are all your cards. Oh yes I have messed up quite a few in my time ;) Viv xx
ReplyDeletePerfect combination of all the elements on this beautiful card. The vellum does fill up the space although not entirely which give a very nice touch to the whole.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter always caught me stamping the sentiments crooked!
Cool! Rosi, you are on my blog today!!! Hooray! Happy World Card Making Day!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful card! Really like the design, and great job with all the challenges!
ReplyDeleteI can so relate to the crooked stamping...I have ruined so many cards that way. So now, when possible, I usually do my stamping first, and then I proceed to glue my elments of my card on crooked instead...smile.
Such a pretty card, Rosemary! I'm so impressed with how you were able to combine three challenges with your colors, pattern and design! Kudos to you!!!
ReplyDeleteI totally hear ya when it comes to crooked stamping! Happens to me all the time :( But, it looks like you've resolved it and your card is just perfect!
Love all the layers of this card - it really stands out in the gallery!!I think that you nailed the combination of glitter and vellum perfectly - amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThis card is really stunning! I've never seen one quite like it and love all of the originality you put into the sketch. I thought it was brilliant to mix so many different finishes like the glittery snowflake with the Kraft background. I had to laugh at your post, too! We've all been there when it comes to stamping crooked sentiments! I'm glad you were able to move beyond the "awkward" card and I appreciated reading your entertaining and victorious story. Thanks for sharing both this beautiful card and the great write-up with us for this week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Rosemary ... the sparkly snowflake with the soft vellum is just beautiful! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteGreat fun and funky layers, Rosemary - it works!! Thanks for joining us this week at Merry Monday!
ReplyDeleteNot awkward at all - I think it is perfect!!! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Merry Monday.
ReplyDeleteDeanne :)
You are so creative, Rosemary! I love how all the elements flow together perfectly on this card...so pretty! Perfect for the MacGyver challenge, too!
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