It's time for a new sketch at
Freshly Made Sketches! Today we have a sketch by me and here’s what I did with it!
When I drew this sketch, my plan was a baby card. I was going to do stitched stripes and a quilted background with the cutest little stuffed elephant. But when it came time to sit down and do it, it just wasn't coming together. I didn't like the colors or the patterns or any sentiments that I had. Actually I'm sure the colors, patterns and sentiments were just fine - but my mood didn't match the card. Probably because I had this paper pack out on my desk from last week's card and it just kept calling my name! When mojo calls, I must follow!
Then the issue was what kind of card was I going to make with the paper? Easter is creeping up, so that seemed like an obvious decision. I pulled out a variety of older dies and my mojo was right - this was the card that I wanted to make!
The cross is a retired die by Taylored Expressions. It's simple but it's one of my favorites for Easter and will stay in my stash forever. I used Stampin' Up's Subtle embossing folder to give it a woodgrain look. The sentiment is from La-La Land Crafts. It hurts me a little that "Easter" isn't capitalized so I'm kind of surprised that I bought it - but it does fit the space on the card and perhaps I'm the only one who cringes a little?!!
I hope to see you playing along with us this week at Freshly Made Sketches.
SUPPLY LIST
Dies: Taylored Expressions Old Rugged Cross, La-La Land Crafts Easter Blessings
Paper: Stampin' Up Garden Walk 6x6 dsp, cardstock in Shimmer White, Wild Wheat and Mossy Meadow
Other: Stampin' Up Subtle embossing folder and Fine Sparkle Adhesive-Backed Gems