It is Thursday and you know what that means….time to play with the Pals Paper Art Challenge and today is a sketch and I have a confession..I was STUMPED!!! I was having such a brain block as I look at sketches and take them too literally.
Does this every happen to you???…all I could see was using stars but I was determined to do something different! Todays card I used the lots of labels framelits to do the job! This framelit was introduced in the Annual Catalog ans it is a keeper. (It fits with so many of our stamps)
Let's get to this fun and whimsical card! As you know…it's hip to be square and this is a 4 1/2" square card using the thick whisper white card stock. If you have not used this yet, hit that SHOP NOW button and treat yourself to it (you'll never go back)!
I just adore the paper stacks, and these polka dots are just plain old fashion FUN at its best! There is something just magical and special when you see a bright red and green together at the holidays.
You can clearly see that the label framelits were the star of this clean and simple card. The "peek" of red was just one framelit cut in half and adhered behind. It is "just enough" to give the card balance and then let the pom-pom trim shine!
Did you notice the white dots around the Tip Top Taupe shape? This is something that I do all of the time and the white gel pen is a dear friend…I love it and always have a spare ready, just in case I run dry! (Heavens, that would be terrible) This simple touch makes a big statement and basically costs nothing but it does so much!
I knew that the fun polka dots needed a little something fun = THE POM-POM TRIM! Is that the cutest or what? An instant smile came on my face when I saw this in the catalog….just use it in bits and pieces and you will make a great statement.
I added a glue dot to adhere the pom-pom trim and also added a white cotton bow to hide the area of the trim I cut. I also added a glue dot behind the 3rd pom -pom to hold it in place and then the trim hung perfectly!
The custom envelope came together in a cinch with the envelope punch board….so fast and easy! To add a bit more interest to the envelope, I first adhered a 1/4" Tip Top Taupe and then added the cucumber crush polka dot fun paper!
Now I ask you…..how would you interpret this sketch? I invite you to hop over to the Pals Paper Arts Site and see what the other designers came up with….( I had a sneak peek earlier this week and WOW – there are some super cute cards !
Thanks for popping in…and I hope to see you back here tomorrow as I am going to showcase some goodies from the weekly deals! You will smile!
I agree that this sketch is a “stumper” because your mind automatically goes to using a star. You rocked the sketch with the framelits! Great fun and festive card. Have a great day!
Great card, Susan. I love your take on the sketch and your creative use of the framelits by cutting the white layer, letting the red layer peek out and a full framelit in the back with your signature white dots. The red pompom trim adds that special pop.
I still think the white layer looks similar to the shape of IOWA! Cute card though. Can we put an extra stamp on the envelope because of the pom pom trim? The sketch made me think stars too but then I thought of an array of leaves. Ted and I just took a little walk and we saw a tree that is in the process of thinking of turning – a little tinge of yellow on the leaves plus some dead ones! We had some sprinkles but predicting thunder shows – hope the storms don’t damage the leaves!
Oh, come let us adore this . . . seriously cool use of the pom pom and bold sentiment!
Fun card and great bow! Great interpretation of a stumper of a design.
I like this entire card, but I especially love that pom pom drape!
Yeah – I am glad you thought the same thing….but it worked out!
That red pom-pom makes me smile!!! Thanks for popping in!
I Love fall!!! I can’t believe that your leaves are showing colors….it is such a spectacular, special time of the year!
Thanks my fearless and wonderful leader! I will say, this one sure did stump me!
Thanks Sharon…you always do such a great job with sketches – I bet you would have drummed up something totally fun and different!
Thanks Patti, the pom-pom is fun! Tough one this week!
I love the card ,really pretty and Christmas looking. I have my package but have not received my embossing folder. Thought I should let you know see if you know when I might receive the idem by the way love the pom-pom trim.