Before jumping into today’s post, I wanted to share my excitement at having my card chosen as the headliner last week with The Paper Players!! Thank you so much Nance!!
I am really enjoying the Designer Series Paper this year from Stampin’ Up!. The pattern I used for today’s card is muted yet bold, and is the perfect backdrop for the drop dead gorgeous stamped images. And yes, I used Perfect Pines again because, well…they’re PERFECT!!
A simple circle provides a nice separation from the patterned paper and allows the focus to be on the tree and the sentiment. The cross stitch is an added bonus detail 🙂
The pretty poinsettias add a nice pop of red and help balance the card. Hint: I use the MISTI to double stamp the poinsettias, resulting in a vivd stamped image.
The Paper Players sketch this week was the inspiration for my card:
I found the three panels to be a challenge, I just couldn’t make the math work so I eventually just cut the panels to 1 1/4″ wide each and then trimmed them down until the fit (and matched). I’m still not sure how that worked out, but I’m glad it did!! Thank you so much for stopping by!!
Wishing you joy and blessings!
Products Used:
Cardstock: Thick Whisper White by Stampin’ Up!
Pattern Paper: Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Pack
Ink: Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow by Stampin’ Up!
Stamps: Peaceful Pines, Lots of Joy, and Wondrous Wreath by Stampin’ Up!
Dies: Peaceful Pines, Seasonal Frame Thinlit Dies, and Envelope Liner Die by Stampin’ Up!; Stitched Mats: Ovals by Lil ‘Inker.
Tools:Â MISTI
Embellishments: Unknown source for red sequins
