I made this card a few months ago, based on the Merry Monday sketch. Again, I dug through my stash and used some older patterned papers. I'm in "putting old stuff to good use" mode! (I think it was my move to Montreal that did that - I had so many boxes of scrapbooking stuff, it made me realize I needed to use what I have before going out and buying more - though I'm not saying I won't be buying anything else at all, that would be too much to ask of me!) That also explains why you've seen me make matching envelopes out of patterned paper, because it's a great trick to deplete the paper collection faster. You can make an awful lot of cards with a few sheets of paper before it's all gone! Making matching envelopes will help you reach your goal faster.
Since I wanted to frame my stamped image without hiding the cute background paper too much, I die-cut a scallop oval out of vellum, which I lined with Baja Breeze cardstock (stamped with the retired Gossamer Lace stamp) to make the image stand out more.
I was about to stamp a greeting and then noticed that the backside of one of the paper had "Happy Holidays" repeatedly on it, so I simple used that as my sentiment.
Supplies
Stamps: The New Nice (The Cat's Pajamas), Gossamer Lace (SU!)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, True Thyme
Patterned Paper: SEI
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: Simply Scored and Diagonal Plate, Scallop Oval and Oval dies, markers,
Designer brads, Silver elastic cord, Button, Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbon,
Rhinestone brad, Stampin' Dimensionals
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