I had some crafting time today, and I’m so glad because I really need to get a bunch of Christmas cards whipped up! I made a small batch of this card, and they went together pretty quickly. Thank goodness, I need several more productive sessions that go as quickly and smoothly as this one. I pulled together elements from different bundles for this creation, and I’m very pleased with how it turned out. I don’t tend to make rustic looking Christmas cards but it felt perfect for the plaid paper which was my starting point for this card. In fact, my husband just got home from work, saw these cards on the counter and commented that he really likes them. Gotta love him!
This sketch challenge was the inspiration for my layout. I knew immediately that I wanted to put the patterned paper on the left side of the center panel, and the rest just flowed from there. This sketch is really a great starting point to showcase a little DSP and perhaps an embossed or stamped section. I opted to use a background stamp for the right side of the center panel. This is the first time that I’ve inked up the Birch stamp, and it felt perfect for this card.
This challenge is what initiated my card design. I chose the top-left to bottom right diagonal: Plaid – Holiday – Neutral color. This sent me to the Plaid Tidings patterned paper as a starting point. I really love that paper, especially how all of the color combinations are useful throughout the year. I included PLENTY of neutral color with the surfeit of Crumb Cake in this card, and I decided to go with Christmas for my Holiday.
Edited November 23rd – I’m so excited to share that my card was selected as one of four Team Picks for the challenge. This totally made my day when I received the email announcing the winners! I can’t wait to participate in another challenge to explore more creativity and inspiration.
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Andrea your rustic card is fabulous and I’m a big fan of those plaid papers too – what’s not to love, right?! Thanks for sharing your card and playing along with us over at Tic Tac Toe Challenge this week!
Thank you so much for your kind words Joanne – they brightened my day!
I love the Crumb Cake and the plaid. So beautiful! So glad you joined us this week at FMS!
Thank you so much Jen – I love participating in the challenges at FMS!
I love the rustic look of this pretty card! The plaid paper pairs perfectly with the it. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!
Thank you so much Amy – I had a lot of fun with this sketch!
Love your card. I don’t see how anyone wouldn’t! The elements fit together nicely and the rustic look is terrific. Just saw this card on the TTTC and wanted to come get a closer look.
Jeanne – thank you so much for the kind comment and for stopping by my blog!