Peaceful Trees...
Happy Friday! You know what Friday means...another one of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenges! When I sat down to stamp yesterday, I had my new set "Time Well Spent" right there in front of me...waiting for ink. As hard as tried, though...I just wasn't "feelin' it". So, I finally set it aside (I'll try again later...) and reached for this adorable little set "Merry & Bright". While looking at this set, I remembered the new Figgy Pudding DP from Basic Grey that I recently received and thought that it would be a perfect fit!
This card was actually very easy to make! The tree is colored with Stampin' Write markers and popped up on Dimensionals. The strip underneath the ribbon is actually Vellum c.s. layered onto Soft Sky. I know it's hard to see this in the photo, but IRL it really softens the Soft Sky and I think it adds to the "winterness" of this card. (I know...winterness is not a real word...LOL).
To see more inspiring samples, make sure to check out what Beate, Charmaine, Jenn, Lori, Mary Jo, & Sharon have come up with!
I will be back this weekend with some goodies to give away!!! Have a fabulous Friday! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Merry & Bright, Everyday Flexible Phrases Paper: Shimmery White, Soft Sky, Old Olive, Figgy Pudding DP from Basic Grey, Vellum c.s. Ink: Black Stazon, Old Olive, Old Olive marker, Sahara Sand Other: Paper piercer, Coluzzle, ribbon, Old Olive brads
I am right there with you. I have a flower done from "Time well spent" and need to turn it into a card. But for my sample, I used something else.
Gorgeous Christmas card! Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | November 16, 2007 at 07:41 AM
What a great card, love the DP paper.
Posted by: flossie | November 16, 2007 at 07:54 AM
Dang, I've got to get out my Figgy paper and use it -- it's wonderful here, Laurie! Great colors, cute little tree, and I love that little peace flag you made!
Posted by: StamperSharon | November 16, 2007 at 08:07 AM
Beautiful, beautiful, Laurie! Sorry you've had lots going on...and not good...hope y'all are on the uphill swing. :) Hugs!
Posted by: Lori Craig | November 16, 2007 at 08:13 AM
Laurie, gorgeous card! That tree looks so good with the DP!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | November 16, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Super cute! I love the vellum layer and the paper tag! Great ideas!
Posted by: Staci | November 16, 2007 at 08:27 AM
Yes...the stamp and the paper are "a perfect fit". I gotta get some of that paper. You did a great job with Beate's sketch. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: mj albright | November 16, 2007 at 09:10 AM
This is such a nice card. I absolutely love that Designer Paper. I have it sitting on my work table just waiting to be used. I used another style of the 6x6 Figgy collection on my card from this morning. Thanks for all your creations.
Janine
Posted by: Janine Orchard | November 16, 2007 at 09:11 AM
How ADORABLE is this? I love that paper with this stamp! Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Posted by: jenn | November 16, 2007 at 09:16 AM
My first visit to your blog...LOVE LOVE LOVE ALL YOUR CREATIONS! I aspire to be as talented...thank you for the inspiration!
Posted by: Kim | November 16, 2007 at 09:24 AM
This is beautiful!! Where'd you find that olive ribbon?
Posted by: Shannan Teubner | November 16, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Absolutely GORGEOUS. I love that tree.
Posted by: Alli Miles | November 16, 2007 at 09:49 AM
I have to confess that after looking at all your friends' creations for the challenge, your card, once again, is certainly the BEST!! Your level of creativity and eye for color is outstanding! I MUST check your blog everyday to see what's new and I am never disappointed with anything I've seen you create! Thank you!
Posted by: Karyl | November 16, 2007 at 09:58 AM
Love this one. I have that paper and really need to get into it instead of just smiling at it :) I love your little "peace" flag. So cute!
Posted by: Janet | November 16, 2007 at 11:31 AM
So Love the blue's and green's together, I never would have thought to try that, the pp is perfect for this!
Posted by: Connie (Conniecrafter) | November 16, 2007 at 11:36 AM
Cute! I am hoarding my DP, as Janet said, I need to use it instead of just looking at it! I love the little Peace tag!
Posted by: LeAnne P | November 16, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Wonderful card! The DP is so yummy! You nailed this sketch! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | November 16, 2007 at 12:41 PM
Oh, this is beautiful! I love how you used the little tree from Merry & Bright with this Basic Grey paper, and your use of the vellum to soften the Soft Sky is fabulous!
Posted by: Charlene Merrick (LilLuvsStampin) | November 16, 2007 at 12:41 PM
This is gorgeous. I love this stamp set with this paper. It is perfect.
Posted by: Jenn D | November 16, 2007 at 02:02 PM
VERY pretty! Love the red sparkle on the tree and also the vellum over the soft sky.......and of course the *winterness* brrrrrrrrr LOL!!
Posted by: joyk | November 16, 2007 at 03:18 PM
Ha, I just used that paper to alter some wood letters. LOVE that card! And no matter what anyone tells you, winterness IS A WORD. I'm all for making things up.
Posted by: Cara | November 16, 2007 at 07:04 PM
Beautiful, Laurie!! I love the paper and your sparkly trees! Awesome card for Beate's sketch!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | November 16, 2007 at 08:26 PM
What a sweet card - I love it!
Posted by: Brenda S. | November 16, 2007 at 09:40 PM
This card is adorable!!
Posted by: Christi | November 17, 2007 at 12:56 AM
I absolutely LOVE your card. I am always so excited to get an update from your gallery because you do amazing work! TFS
Posted by: Debbie | November 17, 2007 at 05:16 AM