I definitely forced this sketch to be what I needed - but I like how it worked out!! I needed a birthday card for a teenage girl. I quickly hit on the idea of candles with a sparkly circle behind it (for the glow of the candles in case I'm the only one who sees it that way!) I was thinking smaller candles - but then the light bulb came on to fill most of the circle with candles. It seemed more contemporary for the teenager. I found some fun paper and pulled all my colors from there.
I did this whole card watching the clock because it just had to get to the post office the day I made it or there was no chance it would get to my youngest niece in time. I normally don't mind belated cards (after all, they extend the celebration, right?!) but I try to be on time for the youngsters in my life. I tell you this because were I not rushing, I think I would have done a few things differently. I had the stamped sentiment in my stash so I used it although I'm obsessive to wish it were a bright color vs. the deep orange. I'm also not in love with the hearts. There's a stripe in the paper with pink and red so I thought red hearts would work but now that I look at the photo, they kind of take over. I tell you all of that to demonstrate just how out of control my obsessiveness can be. Don't be me!! Because in reality - it's a perfectly nice card!!
I hope to see you playing along with us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: The Ton Easy Expressions and dies
Dies: Simon Says Stamp Party Candle, Trinity Stamps Embossed Edge Circle and Embossed Edge Rectangle
Paper: Echo Park Splash 6x6 (old!), Memory Box Graceful Garden Glitter Pad, Stampin' Up Pretty in Pink (ret), Balmy Blue, Mango Melody and Parakeet Party
Other: Trinity Cinnamon Red Hots Jelly Drops
I don't think the hearts take over at all. This is adorable and I'll bet your niece loves it!
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous inspirational card, and Pretty in Pink, now that is some serious hoarding
ReplyDeleteIf this is rushed, I should make my cards much more quickly in the future! LOL I just LOVE the design you created with the sparkly circle picking up the sparkly candle flames! Those tiny heart gems are the perfect finishing touch for a wonderful birthday card! When I first saw this sketch I had no clue what to do with it, but you did a fantastic job with it!
ReplyDeleteI thought the same about the sparkle! Pretty card for a birthday!
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way about extending the celebration--haha! But I understand wanting to be on time for the kids. You're right--way too hard on yourself, Kim! This is a fun, festive card & I think the hearts make it more special!
ReplyDeleteThis card is fabulous! I love the candles and the rainbow of pretty colours! I also love that sparkly circle! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love reading about your thought processes because they are so similar to mine! This card is fabulous and filling the circle with the candles is such a modern and contemporary look.
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