I was intrigued by the current sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch and started browsing my stash for a border type die. I stumbled on this retired die by Stampin' Up that I think is stunning and I just haven't used enough. So I cut it edge to edge across the card. I did experiment with a little distress ink and inlaying the colored pieces, but that got too fussy really quickly. So I found a cheerful yellow polka dot and backed the rose with it.
I thought it would be fun to pair with another classic pattern and found the gingham hiding in the paper stash. Initially I was feeling like I should find a brighter color (or perhaps a green for the leaves!) but then I remembered another current challenge that I had bookmarked as wanting to try - the current challenge at the Color Throwdown. So I stuck with the gray gingham and added a simple kraft banner.
It's a gorgeous color combo and definitely not one that I would have come up with on my own.
It's a gorgeous color combo and definitely not one that I would have come up with on my own.
SUPPLY LIST
(Everything I used is retired - sorry!)
Stamps: Stampin' Up And Many More
Dies: Stampin' Up Rose Garden
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up Polka Dot Parade and the gingham no longer had a label
Embellishments: Stampin' Up Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes
(Everything I used is retired - sorry!)
Stamps: Stampin' Up And Many More
Dies: Stampin' Up Rose Garden
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up Polka Dot Parade and the gingham no longer had a label
Embellishments: Stampin' Up Glitter & Clear Epoxy Shapes
Gorgeous! Love the pairing of the cheery yellow polka-dots and pretty gingham! Your colleague will adore this, as do I!
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Such a pretty idea for this sketch and color combo!! Love the DSP idea!!
ReplyDeleteI like the polka dots and plaid, this is pretty Kim!
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the color combo. It's very clever to use the polka dots and gingham patterns for this beautiful rose. Love it!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card,love the design.xxx
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the patterned rose and leaf — they are so pretty! Wonderful take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteLove this card..I have all these retired items and will be casing. Simply georgious
ReplyDeleteLove this, Kim!! Great idea to use DP behind the die cut!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteSaw your card as a winner at Case this sketch and had to come and say I think it is STUNNING.
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