A Cute Card

I have to admit that when I started this card I did not think it would turn out as cute as it did.  I chose my patterned paper and my main image first.  I originally thought I would do this card on Kraft and Handsome Hunter but once I stamped the tree on Very Vanilla the Kraft did not fit so I stuck with the Very Vanilla. 

The sketch is from Prairie Paper & Ink.  Amy has some great sketches that are fun to work with.  She also has a stamp set she put together with some great Christmas card sayings.  I wanted to use one of those on this card. 

I needed another color to give the card some variety so I chose to use Summer Sun.  When I put it on the card it was so bright and seemed to dominate the card.  I decided to use my Spica Gold micro glass flake pen to tone it down a little.  I like how it looks in real life as it is sparkly but I don’t think it shows in my picture.  I also used the last of my gold ribbon from Pink Hedgehog so I will be ordering some more (this is the same ribbon we used in our Christmas stamp-a-stack this past weekend). 

This card turned out so cute and I hope you like it also.  Here is the sketch and my creation.

Just like yesterday I decorated the inside of my card and here is what it looks like.

Stamps: Flaky Friends, Greetings 4 You (both retired), Christmas Card Verses (CC Designs Rubber Stamps) Paper: Always Artichoke, Summer Sun, Very Vanilla, Patterned Paper (Lasting Impressions – did not have a name as it came in a stack in a clear envelope) Ink: Always Artichoke, Ballet Blue, Palette Noir Black Accessories: Always Artichoke – Creamy Caramel – Summer Sun markers, striped gold organdy ribbon, Spica gold micro glass flake pen, slot punch, small and large oval punches, photo corner punch, gold brads, sponge, dimensionals

So what do you think, isn’t this the cutest card ever!  I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving tomorrow.  Enjoy your turkey and come back on Friday for some more gorgeous creations!  Thanks for looking and have a great day!