Be Gentle With Yourself

Today I'd like to share a card I made this weekend for a sketch challenge.  Anyone who crafts with me, knows that 'sketch' cards are my least favorite.  It's a visual thing - that black and white image just doesn't spark it for me - but show me a card made that is colorful, and then I'm good for the sketch.  Crazy right?

I recently ordered several 3D and regular embossing folders from the Stampin Up Discontinued Sale.  The Sea Shells is my absolute favorite!  This one I ordered the coordinating dies also. 

So here's the finished card, using the folder and die, then a few things about how I created it. 

 So we started with this sketch and I did clarify that it wasn't a requirement to have Christmas trees ~ just two same objects. 

Using white cardstock and the Stampin Up Sea Shell embossing folder, I made the front piece.  I trimmed it close to the raised edge (about 4" x 5 1/4") and then trimmed the light pink mat about 1/4" larger.  

I used a wavy banner dye for the horizontal strip and the SU Seashell Dies set for the two small star fish shells.  After securing the banner to the card front, I added the two die cuts and then mounted the card front on a Kraft card base.  Lastly I added the randomly placed bling dots to complete this design. 

Here's the link to Connie's Stampin Up website - there's still time to order the discontinued items ! 

http://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2202334

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Double Trouble ~ Challenge 136 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge 204 

Stampin' Sensation ~ April Challenge 

Can You Handle the Pressure ~   Random Org Winner

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Products

Stampin Up , Seashell 3D Embossing Folder  

Stampin Up, Seashell Die set