I was struggling a bit with the sketch. I had an idea in my head but after more attempts than I care to count, I just couldn't make it work. So I was getting a little frustrated and flipping through my stash when it hit me that pumpkins are round! Of course, not necessarily the pumpkin I ended up using but at least I had an idea. I wanted to stick with the sketch more and be different on the bottom half of the "circle" than the top half but that sketch difference did give me the idea of having flowers on one half and a butterfly on the other. FYI: The actual die isn't quite this tall. I made the pumpkin then cut it in half across the middle so I could stretch it on both sides of the banner.
I don't have many words today. I'm writing this as I'm running around packing for a trip to Virginia for my mother-in-law's 90th birthday. I am completely obsessive about packing and not forgetting anything so my mind is not on this post. My son just rolls his eyes and reminds me that there are stores where we're going so it's not a disaster if I forget anything. But he doesn't understand how hard it is for a woman-of-a-certain-age to find clothes if I forget clothing or how I wouldn't have time to order the special shampoo that works for my hair. So I'm already in a tizzy and as of the time this posts, I'll only have 8 more hours(!) to get it all done before we leave for the airport.
You might notice that this is sketch #699 which next week being #700. Be sure to come back for the excitement! I hope to see you playing along with us this week at Freshly Made Sketches.
SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: Pretty Pink Posh Sentiment Strips Fall
Dies: Picket Fence Pretty Pumpkin, My Favorite Things Boxed in Banners, Stampin' Up Textured Notes, Birch Press Simple Butterfly Contour Layer, Taylored Expressions Little Bits Flower Pots
Cardstock: Stampin' Up Mango Melody, Daffodil Delight, Cloud Cover, Granny Apple Green, Pecan Pie and Crumb Cake
Other: Stampin' Up Opaque Faceted Gems
Kim, you've cut and stretched that little pumpkin perfectly! Such a fun workaround for Verena's circle!
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I like the way it looks as if the banner is giving the pumpkin a big squeeze! Cute card, Kim. Hope you got everything packed ;)
ReplyDeleteI love how you used a pumpkin for this! And I had to giggle about your packing story, as I can totally relate! It takes me forever to pack, while my husband can pack in five minutes. I hope you have a great trip!
ReplyDeleteThe struggle may have been real designing your card but it turned out just great! I love the added little touches of the butterflies and flowers. That banner die looks stunning also! Have a wonderful trip...the packing anxiety-thing is real! I get it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! Love the stretched pumpkin! Hope you had a fun trip!
ReplyDeleteJust adding a comment on your blog, though I commented on IG too. This is AMAZING!! I love how you thought to use that pumpkin for the circle on the sketch. FABULOUS design.
ReplyDeleteThat pumpkin works perfectly with FMS's sketch, as it looks like the sentiment is on a belt!
ReplyDeleteA 90th birthday--so wonderful! I have fond memories of my dad's. Creative, wonderful use of the sketch!
ReplyDeleteThis is so perfect for the sketch! I just love that pumpkin! It's so cute! This is just perfect for Thanksgiving! Though I'm not ready for fall to be here yet, I'm totally loving all things fall!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pumpkin idea for sure! This turned out so cute. Hope your trip is wonderful and that the packing is the most stressful part.
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