The more I looked at the card in my earlier post for today's Stamping 411 sketch challenge, the more I thought it could use some glamour; it was looking a little too homespun for my taste. After all, it is the holiday season so why not add some sparkle ...
Stamps: Delightful Decorations
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations
Paper: Cardstock - Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, Real Red
Ink: Classic - Real Red
Tools & Accessories: Big Shot; Backgrounds 1 Texturz Plate (swirl); Ticket Corner Punch; Paper Piercing Tool; Mat Pack; Gold Brads; Real Red 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon; Gold Cord; SNAIL; Stampin' Dimensionals
I also added a shim to my Big Shot sandwich so the swirl texture on the Creamy Caramel layer is deeper; you can actually see it in the photograph! Much better, don't you think?
This is a great way to show what just a couple of accessories can do to make a good card even better! Nice additions!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | November 14, 2009 at 11:32 PM
Beautiful card!!! I love that color combo!! I may have to try that combo myself:)
Posted by: Heather RDH | November 15, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Using the ticket corner punch and brads really draws your eye to the focal image. The card is beautiful!!
Posted by: Patti Chesky | November 17, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Very soft and pretty. I love these colors together.
Posted by: Lee | November 18, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Great job, Patricia, with the sparkle and bling! Tastefully done and just right for Christmas! Blessings, Gretchen
Posted by: Gretchen Barron | November 18, 2009 at 02:41 PM
You did an awesome job stepping up your original card for our sketch challenge!! Love the addition of the gold elastic cord!!
Posted by: tiffany | November 19, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Great job "stepping it up". Again, thanks for playing along.
Posted by: Connie Babbert | November 19, 2009 at 05:28 PM