Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge was very easy to work with this week and loads of fun . . . I hope you'll play along this weekend. If you do, please let me know so I can check it out!
I thought the circle element would be perfect for a JustRite sentiment, so here's what I came up with:
When searching thru my paper stash, I came across these coordinating prints by Kelly Panacci for Sandylion (they are at least a year, maybe 2, old so I have no idea if they are still current). I adore this sage/burgundy color combo, so I figured it was time for a holiday card! The strip of tree paper is BasicGrey's Figgy Pudding. All the patterned strips were machine stitched to sage mats and popped up with dimensional foam tape.
I used the JustRite C30 Small Monogram Stamper Kit that's usually geared towards one monogram initial in the center . . . BUT JustRite's Small Letter Set will fit in there, too! So will the smallest 25-pt. letters from JustRite's other font sets (at least the Brayton I tried), but I was only able to get "Ho Ho" in the center with them!
I custom-inked a JustRite dry ink pad with Cranberry Ranger Adirondack reinker. The ink pad fits inside the stamper, so you can get repeated impressions very quickly and easily . . . perfect for holiday card mass production!
My 1-1/4" circle punch was a perfect fit to cut out the sentiment. Then I cut sage snowflakes with Spellbinders Snowflake Wonder die and layered two of the die cuts together. In my book, a snowflake MUST be sparkly (grin!), so I added some Mark Richards clear crystal stickers and clear Copic Spica glitter pen:
Be sure to check what my blogging buddies created with this same sketch: Beate, Cambria, Charmaine, Jenn, Laurie, Lori and Mary Jo -- I know I can't wait to see what awesome creations they've made this week!
I hope to get that Anna Wight Whipper Snapper card done and posted for you this weekend, but first, I'm in desperate need of a manicure today . . . later!
Seriously, Sharon. You make everything look so easy. This is gorgeous!
Posted by: Jenn Balcer | September 26, 2008 at 08:41 AM
whoa - this is stunning!!!
Posted by: Lydia Fiedler | September 26, 2008 at 08:41 AM
This is adorable, Sharon! LOVE the different patterned papers and the snowflake with the Just Rite sentiment. . .just beautiful!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | September 26, 2008 at 09:01 AM
Oh, Sharon, this is jst absolutely beautiful. It's a keeper! Love the colors!
Posted by: Angel | September 26, 2008 at 09:31 AM
AWESOME... I LOVE that paper, and the colors are just POPPIN' off my screen. You rock my world Sharon! Have a super weekend!
~C
Posted by: Cambria Turnbow | September 26, 2008 at 09:40 AM
WOW! I love these colors together! and that snowflake is so cool! (sorry, no pun intended!) yes, they MUST be sparkly! :)
Posted by: Jennifer Scull | September 26, 2008 at 09:41 AM
Awesome! I will give this idea a try. Really beautiful.
Jennifer L
Posted by: Jennifer | September 26, 2008 at 09:47 AM
Absolutely beautiful,love those colors!!!
Posted by: Diane | September 26, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Gorgeous card, Sharon! I love the papers, the colors and your JustRite snowflake. BEAUTIFUL and fun!
Have a great weekend. Hugs and smiles
Posted by: Beate | September 26, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Beautiful card Sharon!
Posted by: Shari | September 26, 2008 at 10:58 AM
So, SO pretty! If I remember correctly, this is last year's collection...and now you are making me wish I had gotten some!
Posted by: Christyne | September 26, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, Sharon! I love the glittery snowflakes with the Just-Rite center! Too cool!
Posted by: bronih | September 26, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Just beautiful
Posted by: VickiF | September 26, 2008 at 03:25 PM
Very nice. I like the colors.
Posted by: Elaine | September 26, 2008 at 08:12 PM
This is beautiful!!! I love the DP and JustRite stamp....and the sketch rocks too!
Posted by: Michele | September 26, 2008 at 08:42 PM
Wow, Sharon, this is gorgeous!
Posted by: denise (peanutbee) | September 26, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Love your PP panels! The snowflake is perfect! Thanks for the inspriration on this fun sketch! Deb
Posted by: Deborah Golan | September 27, 2008 at 12:36 AM
so pretty, this would make a great scrap using sketch! cute sentiment!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | September 27, 2008 at 01:37 PM
I love this! Great paper!
Posted by: Kristie | September 27, 2008 at 11:14 PM
ooohhh - LOVE these papers!! what a beautiful card as always!!
Posted by: Karen (stampin3) | September 28, 2008 at 07:25 AM
Darling card, Sharon! Love the colors! :)
Posted by: Lori Craig | September 28, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Very cool! Thanks for sharing, I had to have that snowflake die!! But... I found it for 40% off so I'm good.
Posted by: Jan Hunnicutt | September 29, 2008 at 10:40 AM