The ColourQ combo this week (320) was very interesting and I wanted to use it on a project, but I was wondering if I could use it for something winter-y. Decided to pair it with the Make a Mitten stamp set, which I wanted to pull out at least once this season, and the Nacho Average Sketch #171. I knew I also wanted to use the Designer Frames embossing folder so I made my card a 3-1/4" x 6-1/2" size to balance it out.
I was very tempted to use the "Merci, tu as le coeur sur la main" sentiment, which means "you wear your heart on your sleeve" but in French the expression says "you have your heart in your hand" and the link between the hands and the mittens would have been great, but again in my quest to make generic cards, I decided to use the Bitty Banners stamp set and matching Framelits instead to write simply "For You." I used the Triple Banner punch to create a banner and embossed it with the Softly Falling embossing folder.
(On a side note, my Christmas Tree Tag card from last week got picked as the Top Nacho project - how cool!)
Stampin' Up! Supplies
Stamps: Make a Mitten, Bannières bitty (Bitty Banners)
Cardstock: Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral, Blushing Bride, Very Vanilla, Gold Foil
Ink: Blushing Bride, Coastal Cabana, Calypso Coral
Accessories: Snowflake Elements, Designer Frames Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals,Ovals Bigs Die, Large Oval Punch, Mitten Punch, Stampin' Write Markers, Sequins,
Banners Framelits Dies, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Triple Banner Punch,
Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Designer Washi Tape, Tall Envelope, Crisp Cantaloup Thick Baker's Twine
Very pretty, that little gold frame is wonderful! Thanks for joining us at ColourQ!
Posted by: Lisa | December 14, 2015 at 23:28
I love the delicate feel of your card! Very pretty! Thanks for joining the Nachos this week!
Posted by: Tammy Fite | December 15, 2015 at 07:48
Adorable mittens! Lovely winter card. Thanks for playing along with the Nachos!
Posted by: Christy S. | December 15, 2015 at 10:20
Such a fun winter card, Cindy. Those mittens are too cute! Great use of the sketch. Thank you for joining us at Nacho Average Challenges this week.
Posted by: Yapha | December 15, 2015 at 13:06
Love the color combination! Love all the interesting elements you added. Great take on the sketch!
Posted by: Anne Hayward | December 15, 2015 at 13:51