Still using the top note die

Well we are half way through the week. I am in panic mode trying to get everything ready for the Royal Blog Tour, finish up my observations and final evaluations, as well as prepare for my upcoming workshop. I will share 2 cards with you the first was for a challenge and the second a card I will use in my May workshop.

The first card I have for you is for Mary Jo’s Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge. It was an interesting sketch and thought it would be fun to play along. I don’t know about you but I have a ton of designer series paper that will expire at the end of June. One of the papers I have is the Holiday Lounge. This is typically a Christmas paper and I wondered if there is were any paper that could be used now. When I pulled out my pack I found a couple of ones that could be used at any time. I chose one and decided to give it a try.

Mary Jo’s sketch has a circle element that takes up almost the entire front of the card. I wondered what other shape could be used instead. I thought about the top note die and decided to pull it out and see how it worked. I chose the one that had strings of colored circles. I cut out my die and realized the regular size card would not work. I wondered how a 4 1/4″ square card would work. I used a regular card and measured the size I would need and found out the shape would work. Now I was ready to create.

After I cut my card and attached my ribbon and paper I needed an element for the middle of the die cut. When I looked at the card I thought this was an unusual card and the One of a kind set came to mind. I pulled it out and stamped my flower in the 3 different colors. I mounted each layer with dimensionals and also punched a scallop circle and mounted the flower with dimensionals on it. Here is the sketch and my finished card. I wasn’t sure about it halfway through, but after seeing the finished card I like it. What do you think?

inside of card

My next card is the last card we will make at my May workshop. I actually took a card I made for a previous post and changed the paper and colors. Here is a case of my card.

inside of card

Stampin’ Up Supplies
Monday Lunchtime Card
Stamps: One of a Kind Paper: Ruby Red, Sahara Sand, Taken with Teal, white, Holiday Lounge DS paper Ink: Ruby Red, Sahara Sand, Taken with Teal Accessories: Ruby Red & Taken With Teal markers, scallop circle & 5/8″ circle punches, Top Note die, 1/4″ white grosgrain ribbon, Zots, dimensionals

Workshop Card
Stamps: Herb Expressions Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Taken with Teal, white, Sweet Peas DS Ink: Old Olive Accessories: Old Olive – Pumpkin Pie – Taken with Teal markers, sticky tape, dimensionals

Hope you enjoyed my cards today. Don’t forget my blog candy! Thanks for looking and have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Robbie