Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #620

The Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge is still going strong!  We have a great new sketch to play with this month and we would love for you to play along with us!

 

This sketch looked so challenging to me when I first saw it.  There are so many layers and details. It just felt busy.  I’ve gotta tell you…I LOVE the card I made!!

The key for me was to figure out which layer I wanted to use patterned paper for and then to actually select the patterned paper I wanted to use.  From there, it really all fell into place.

Choosing the paper helped me with my color scheme. That allowed me to pull coordinating card stocks out.  Then I knew which stamp set I wanted to use and I pulled some dies out to give me the leafy bits…it all just fell into place.

Here is my card:

 

Can you see that fabulous patterned paper?  This is the Woven Textured DSP. Once I decided on that, I pulled out Pecan Pie and Early Espresso card stock.  Then I realized that I wanted to use a Very Vanilla card base and top panel.

The natural feel of the paper inspired me to pull out the Elements of Text stamp set.  I stamped the circular text piece in Crumb Cake ink, along with some of the splatter images from the set.

Then I pulled out Wild Wheat and Mossy Meadow.  I used these to create my leafy bits.  I pulled out the Thoughtful Wishes stamp and die set and the Memorable Blooms dies to create the leafy bits.

I knew I was going to add some Linen Thread, but I also wanted to add a subtle pop of color with some ribbon and a small floral die from the Thoughtful Wishes die set.  I pulled out the Petal Pink Scalloped Ribbon and card stock for that.

My sentiment is from the Memorable Blooms stamp set.  I stamped it in Early Espresso onto Very Vanilla.  I cut that into a banner shape and inked the edges with some Crumb Cake ink.  I finished the card off with some Neutral Matte Dots.

One decision at a time and my card was finished!! I ended up loving all the choices that I made for the final card.

Card Recipe:

Card Base: 4-1/4 x 11″, scored and folded at 5-1/2″

Early Espresso Layer: cut at 4-1/8 x 5-3/8″

Pecan Pie Layer: cut at 4 x 5-1/4″

Very Vanilla Layer: 3-1/2 x 4-3/4″

Patterned Paper Layer: 1-1/2 x 4-1/4″

The size of my layers was another decision that I had to make.  I pulled out my Layering Guide and used that to play around with different sized layers.

 

I LOVE this tool.  I made this for myself and found it so useful that I made one for each of my downline as well.  I store it in a stamp case and I made an insert for the stamp case as well.  You can print the instructions for free below!

Free Layering Guide PDF: Stamping Imperfection Layering Guide Tutorial

Free Layering Guide Stamp Case Insert PDF: StampingImperfection_LayeringGuideCaseCover

You can see my video here:

Product List

Paper Trimmer [152392]	Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (Imperial) [163987]	Take Your Pick [144107]	Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
Clear Block Bundle [165674]	Paper Snips [103579]	Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack [155475]	Simply Shammy [147042]
Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]	Bone Folder [102300]	Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430]
Mini Glue Dots [103683]	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276]	Petal Pink 3/8” (1 Cm) Scalloped Ribbon [164680]	Pecan Pie 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [161717]
Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119686]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101650]	Matte Black Dots [154284]	Petal Pink 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146985]
Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [147116]	Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114]	Elements Of Text Cling Stamp Set [164774]	Memorable Blooms Dies [164825]
Thoughtful Wishes Bundle (English) [163314]	Wild Wheat 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [161725]	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676]	Wild Wheat Classic Stampin’ Pad [161651]

Thank you so much for stopping by!!  We would love to have you join us for the challenge this week!