I've had this Joyful Frame forever and it's still in my not-yet-used stash so when I saw the square in the sketch, I knew I'd pull it out. Then I saw that I also had this Berry Stem die in the stash. Both are from Simon Says so it made sense to use them together. I started laying out some floral background paper with berries to coordinate it all, but I quickly realized that I wanted a more clean and modern look simply because of the classic font of the die. So I went two simple embossing folders in the background then I put all of the focus on the sentiment and the berry sprig. The Berry Stems die set did have berries that I could have cut out, but since the rest of the card was so simple I decided to use glittery enamel dots to make it pop.
I hope to see you playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
SUPPLY LIST
Dies: Simon Says Stamp Joyful Frame and Berry Stems
Cardstock: Taylored Expressions Granny Apple Green, Peapod and Cherry Pop
Embossing Folders: Concord & 9th Berries & Boughs, Taylored Expressions Diagonal Stripe
Other: Stampin' Up Toile Tidings Glitter Enamel Dots
Terrific clean design, Kim, this is charming!
ReplyDeleteThat joyful frame is perfect for the sketch! Love the texture you added, too, Kim.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love how you used two different embossing folders. That cute berry sprig and the Joyful diecut look perfect on the white background.
ReplyDeleteI so struggled to get past Karren's card for this sketch but persevered and ended up channelling you this week Kim! I love that white embossed background. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNow this modern red and green I can get into! Modern and cheerful Christmas card with such wonderful texture.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the embossed backdrop!
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