Friday, November 20, 2020

CAS Congrats Moose

 Today I am playing along with this week’s Krafty Chicks Challenge: Clean And Simple. I’ll admit I’m not very good at this design type. I love me some layers, some technique, something more. And when I do try my hand at it, it takes a good sketch and a bit of time trying out different colours, which stamp set to use, pop this or leave it flat, add a ribbon. Needless to say, I over complicate things.

 I used the My Favorite Things Wednesday Sketch from a long time ago. They are currently on #516, and I used #180. I couldn’t scroll back that far to find it. When I find a sketch I like from a site, blog, Facebook post, or Pinterest, I screenshot it for future use. Hence this oldie but goodie sketch. 

 I knew I wanted to use this retired Dashing Along DSP because I have so much of it. I also used the retired Banner Die. Then I thought the layout was perfect to add the Moose Punch with a little bow. My Garden Green panel was too plain as a solid. I told you clean and simple is difficult for, didn’t I? So I had to stamp this perfect sized tree in the background a few times. The tree is from the Most Wonderful Time Product Medley. To complete my card, I laid everything on a Crumb Cake card base, which I had to control myself to keep it simple. 

I really like the way it turned out. How about you? 

 

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Forever Greenery Birthday

 A special card made for a special friend’s birthday. It uses products from the Forever Greenery Suite and the Miura Card Fold. I first saw this fancy fold from a fellow demonstrator and just had to try it. Here’s the link to Debbie’s tutorial.

I just had to show you a close up of the Forever Gold Laser Cut Specialty Paper. It made a quick and elegant matte to the popped up sentiment.
This card needs a bellyband to keep it closed. It’s just an embellished piece of card stock that I wrapped around the card.
In order for the card to stand on display, I added a back panel (5 1/2x4 1/4).
Really hope you enjoyed this card and give the Miura Card Fold a try. It is easy, peasy.