Fab Friday Sketch Challenge #FabFri157: Part of My Story

Good morning!

With our crazy schedule lately it seems like I haven't had much time in the studio, I need to change that as my crafting time really helps reduce my stress and calms me, anyone else feel that way?  Today I'm playing along with the Fab Friday sketch challenge to make this fun card that mixes Sale-a-bration and Annual catalog goodies.

I started with Petal Pink cardstock for the cardbase and then added a piece of Gray Granite cardstock as a mat for the Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper (this was my first time using this paper and you have to think beyond baby because this paper has some great patterns.  I used the Big Shot and the Eclectic Layers Thinlits to cut the geometric shape in the background so the cardstock can peak through as my design element along the right side on the sketch, just to change things up.

For the main stamped image I used the Part of My Story stamp set (a Sale-a-bration freebie) and used my Stampin' Write Marker's to color in the stamp before stamping on Whisper White Cardstock.  Next I cut it out with the Big Shot and Layering Circles Framelits and sponged all over with the Gray Granite ink.  As a mat for the circle I took one of the Colored Doilies and flipped it over and sponged on the back using Petal Pink ink.  Dimensionals were used to pop the circle up from the doily mat.

The finishing touch on the card is the heart which I made my using another one of the thinlits in the Eclectic Thinlits set (no this piece only embosses, doesn't cut out, but it was really easy to cut out with Paper Snips and then I attached little pearls on all the line intersections before attaching it to the cardfront with dimensionals.

I love the colors and textures on this card that really play against the different geometric shapes, a fun sketch for sure. 

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Part Of My Story Cling Stamp Set [149719]	Eclectic Layers Thinlits Dies [143774]	Big Shot [143263]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper [146284]	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Colored Doilies [146935]
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044]

Enjoy!

Diana

Paper Craft Crew Sketch Challenge #PCC327: Part of My Story

Good morning!

It's hard to believe it's the middle of February and we're half way through Sale-a-bration.  This is my favorite time of year as I love earning exclusive, free products for things I was planning on buying anyway.  This week I'm playing with the Part of My Story stamp set, which is a SAB freebie and has some great greetings and using it for this weeks Paper Craft Crew sketch challenge.

I started with Whisper White Thick cardstock for the cardbase and then added Basic Black cardstock as a mat for the Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.




Next I cut a circle out of Highland Heather cardstock with the Big Shot and Stitched Shapes Framelits and then embossed it with the Lace Dynamic Embossing Folder.  In between the two circles I added another coordinating pattern of the DSP as well as a piece of Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" Ombre Ribbon.

For the greeting I used my Stampin' Write Markers to color direct to the stamp to add all the colors and then stamped on Whisper White cardstock before cutting it out with the Big Shot and Layering Circles Framelits and attached it with dimensionals.  For the final details I added some Basic Black Faceted Dots on the DSP and then cut a little butterfly out of Basic Black cardstock using the Big Shot and Well Written Framelits. 

All the different textures and elements really help dress this card up while letting the greeting be the star, just what I was going for.  Make sure to check out the other cards the design team shared for inspiration and we would love for you to play along with us and share what you create.

Below are easy ordering links for the products used on today's card:

Product List

Part Of My Story Cling Stamp Set [149719]	Big Shot [143263]	Lace Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148530]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]
Well Written Framelits Dies [148534]	Faceted Dots [146910]	Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622]	Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" Ombre Ribbon [144234]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Enjoy,

Diana