Here's the first of My Favorite Things' new October releases . . . How Sweet It Is! Be sure to check out the other Design Team Members' blogs or galleries to see what they've posted today with this set . . . I'm sure the variety will give you lots of ideas!
I used CPS32 for the layout of this card. Knowing I wanted it to be chocolate themed, this retired designer paper from Stampin' Up! was a natural. I also wanted to challenge myself and not use the large image in this set which is a woman in a recliner. I loved this sentiment -- it would be perfect to pair this card with a gift of chocolate for a stampin' sis-tah (since I don't have any real sisters of my own)!
The card base is chocolate and the bottom layer of patterned paper was cut on the left side with pinking shears and then machine zig-zag stitched to the card. The patterned paper layer under the flowers was matted with natural ivory cardstock, machine stitched, and popped up on dimensionals, over the chocolate taffeta ribbon on the right. Here's a closeup of the details (click for larger view):
After stamping the sentiment with Palette Burnt Umber ink, I added the chocolate kiss from this set to the little tag I created with Stampin' Up's Key Tag punch (I lengthened it). Inked the edges and punched a hole on the left to add the ribbon. The chocolate kiss is colored with a blender pen and cocoa ink pad, then Clear Copic Spica Glitter Pen was added, to make the chocolate gleam! The tag is also mounted with dimensionals to the card.
Paper: Stampin' Up Chocolate, Natural Ivory, Au Chocolat DS Designer Paper (ret).
Ink: Stewart Superior Palette Burnt Umber. Stampin' Up! Cocoa
Accessories: Stampin' Up Chocolate Taffeta Ribbon & Key Tag Punch, Prima Flowers, Karen Foster Pearl Brad, Clear Copic Spica Glitter Pen, Sewing Machine & Thread.
Check back tomorrow to see the next release MFT has in store for you! I'll be combining it with Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge (which is really going to be a challenge for me)!
Oh Sharon...if you are looking to get rid of this card (with a little chocolate of course) I would LOVE to be your stamping sister! (LOL)
This is a gorgeous (and rich) card...looks almost good enough to eat. (gosh, now I am craving chocolate...)
Posted by: Colleen | September 27, 2007 at 09:42 AM
This is just TOO cute! Love the chocolate!
Posted by: Tina (travelingmama) | September 27, 2007 at 09:57 AM
What a delectable card!
Posted by: Tina | September 27, 2007 at 10:14 AM
Darling card, Sharon! Love how you layered the Primas, too!
Posted by: trudee | September 27, 2007 at 10:16 AM
This is beautiful!!! Love the stitching and the zigzag edge of the paper!
I know about challenge. I have to come up with another card for the challenge myself and write the tutorial. LOL
Posted by: Beate | September 27, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Yummy! What a cute sentiment! Of course, it could go without saying, the card is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Lori Craig | September 27, 2007 at 10:43 AM
OH WOW! That card is SO wonderful!
Posted by: texasjodylynn | September 27, 2007 at 11:42 AM
this is SO cute! I'll be your sistah, Sharon! I can't imagine life without my 'real' sisters, I'm so grateful I will be seeing them again in just 5 weeks (they're in CA) yea!!!
Posted by: Donna Baker | September 27, 2007 at 11:55 AM
Oh WOW Sharon, this is so beautiful! LOVE the colors, I just love it all! Great job!
Posted by: Lindsey (jacksonbelle) | September 27, 2007 at 12:14 PM
What a great card, love it.
Posted by: flossie | September 27, 2007 at 12:22 PM
Oh my, this is pure bliss. So yummy - love everything about it.
Posted by: sue | September 27, 2007 at 12:51 PM
So pretty, Sharon! Great idea to use the Au Chocolat papers!
Posted by: Taylor | September 27, 2007 at 01:32 PM
This card is adorable!!
Posted by: Christi | September 27, 2007 at 01:40 PM
YUM-O!! This card is delicious!
Posted by: Jen del Muro | September 27, 2007 at 01:43 PM
Beautiful!! Love that pearl center!
Posted by: Ana | September 27, 2007 at 02:06 PM
This is a lovely card Sharon. What a great senitment...and so true. My sister is the best!!!
Posted by: Patti | September 27, 2007 at 03:44 PM
Yummy, chocolate!
Posted by: lacyquilter | September 27, 2007 at 05:27 PM
Chocolate certainly agrees with you, Sharon--fabulous card!
Posted by: Debbie Olson | September 27, 2007 at 07:43 PM
This is fabulous!!! Just LOVE it!
Posted by: Anna Wight (SweetMissDaisy) | September 28, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Fabulous card
Posted by: Andrea | September 28, 2007 at 03:00 AM
Beautiful card, Sharon!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | September 28, 2007 at 04:53 AM
Love this card! It's elegant and yummy at the same time!! :)
Posted by: christina fischer | September 28, 2007 at 07:07 AM
Very beautiful!!
Posted by: jodene | September 28, 2007 at 08:31 AM
Sharon, this is gorgeous -- your details and sense of style always astound me! Your work is so inspirational.
Posted by: Pat Huntoon | September 28, 2007 at 08:51 AM
Delicious looking!!! You did an awesome job as always, TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | September 28, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Yummy card!! Can't get have too much chocolate. *wink*
Posted by: Rose Ann | September 28, 2007 at 11:46 PM
Yummy!
Posted by: Michelle | September 29, 2007 at 08:28 AM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Katie | September 29, 2007 at 04:40 PM
Definitely gorgeous! I'm so thinking of chocolate right now! Lovely design, Sharon!
Posted by: Leslie Miller | October 01, 2007 at 09:09 AM