Welcome to my blog today where I am taking part in the Crafty Challenge for the first time ever. We have a sketch challenge today. To meet the challenge, I am using the Symbols of Fortune designer series paper (DSP) and the stamp set titled Crane of Fortune.
The Challenge:
The Card:
Taking one look at this sketch challenge, I knew I wanted to showcase the gorgeous Symbols of Fortune DSP. I used gold foil sheets to accent it. And, can you believe the flower at the bottom is derived from the large floral stamp in the Crane of Fortune stamp set? Yes, I aimed the small flower area over my Shimmery White layering circle and stamped it with Smoky Slate ink. Then, I noticed a blank area on the lower right and aimed the budding area of the stamp on it. I love the way it turned out.
Another View:
In the photograph above, the inside of the card shows some. Although the DSP package says Calypso Coral ink is in the paper, I found it a bit too orangy so used Flirty Flamingo. Because the flower is not directly next to the DSP, I think it is fine. Following is an inside view of the card that can be used for a wedding, birthday, graduation, almost any celebration.
Finishing Touch:
Embellish or not? Ribbon or gems? The struggle is real. After all, I ended up adding three Polished Dots near the Basic Gray stamped sentiment and Smokey Slate flower. I hope you like the card. Now it is time to hop along to other Crafty Challenge creators.
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- All die-cuts included. You will do all the stamping. (per Stampin' Up! Policy)
- Cost: $28, including shipping.
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- Autumn Leaves Bundle - Sept-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog - 162186 - pages 44.
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Such a pretty card Judy x
Thank you, Mo!
Love your card!
Thank you, Melva!
Love these papers, lovely interpretation of the sketch
Thank you, Teresa, for your kind comment. I’m happy that you like it.
WOW! I so admire the fact that. you used the DSP as your focal points! So beautiful! Nice to hop with you!
LOL! Thanks, Patty! I am trying to use all my beautiful papers before they retire. It is another resolution for this year. I am usually quite bad about using the DSP because it is SO pretty! Goofy, I know.
Very pretty card!
Thank you, Robbiee.
Wow! Love this card. I was on the fence about this suite but this card is changing my mind.
Thank you, Candi! I bought the paper straight away. Then, I used a lady’s stamp set at a retreat I attended, came home, and ordered it. The flower is a Distinktive stamp and stamps beautifully.
Lovely Card! This paper and set are so pretty!
Thank you, Jill. It is a lovely suite.
Such an elegant card. Beautiful
Aww, thank you, Helen!
Lovely cvard x
Thank you, Karen!
What a beautiful card, thanks for sharing x
Thank you, Jo!