Stampin' Up! Punch Bunch & Sunny Garden DSP
This week's challenge revolves around a sketch. There was a lot going on in this sketch and that's always a challenge. The multiple layers tend to dictate subdued or no pattern paper to avoid conflicts that create a “too busy” look. Yet, you also want to have that pop of color. My pop of color was Poppy Parade. Recognize the stamp set? Of course you don't. That's because it's from the upcoming Sale-a-bration Mini Catalog. But with Stampin-Style you get t double dip. Ask me about my Frequent Customer Program or click here to find out more!
Stampin' Stuff:
Stamp Sets -
- Punch Bunch Clear Mount (123211)
Ink -
- Poppy Parade Classic (119782)
Paper -
- Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
- Pear Pizzazz Card Stock (119795)
- Daffodil Delight Card Stock (119683)
- Poppy Parade Card Stock (119793)
- Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper (119831)
Accessories -
- Old Olive 1 1/4'' Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (115618)
- SNAIL Adhesive (104332)
- Stampin' Dimensionals (104430)
Tools -
- 1 3/4" Scallop Circle (119854)
Putting It Together Tips:
- I wanted the punched out sentiment to pop off the page, so I, of course, used Stampin' Dimensionals. But I also matted the image with a punch out of Poppy Parade. It provides more of a frame for the image. You might also use Cherry Cobbler if you want that added dimension.
- I'm big on scant matting. That is, matting with only a sixteenth inch border. That's accomplished by cutting your mat 1/8'' larger than the component being matted. It creates that fine line that can be interpreted as the line creating the design. It allows you to use light colors for your primary image and dark, contrasting colors for the mat.
- Always consider ribbon as a wide component of the design, like the 1 1/4" striped series. It adds texture to the card and contributes to the design.
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Purty!!! Love how you matted the sentiment - I never thought to try the scallop circle as a mat for itself. Clever man!
Posted by: Christy Q | 01/24/2011 at 05:28 PM
Love it! Reminds me of a warm spring day.
Posted by: Dawn | 01/22/2011 at 05:41 AM
Beautiful Card Mike! It just reminds me of spring/summer! It is such a cheerful card. Hugs, J
Posted by: Joanna | 01/20/2011 at 09:09 PM
Ooooh, yummy! I think I will CASE this one!
Posted by: Annie | 01/20/2011 at 08:59 PM
This just pops with color! Love that little sneak peek!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 01/20/2011 at 05:23 PM
Great use of patterns between the DSP and ribbon.
Love the colors, so happy!
Hugs, M
Posted by: Mary Fish | 01/20/2011 at 01:13 PM
The ribbon adds just the touch to pull all the layers together. Definitely a cheery card.
Posted by: Ginger | 01/20/2011 at 01:05 PM
So Fresh and Springy!
Posted by: Barb from Ontario | 01/20/2011 at 11:55 AM
Love the POP of poppy too! So pretty.
Posted by: diane oliver | 01/20/2011 at 10:28 AM
What a beautiful card! So bright and cheery!
Posted by: Angela R | 01/20/2011 at 10:20 AM
Beautiful card, Mike. Love those details, esp the 1/8 border. Fabulous!!! Hugs,
Posted by: Carla Bazhenow | 01/20/2011 at 10:16 AM
What a wonderful card! Makes me smile and think of spring.
Posted by: Barbara Chatzkel | 01/20/2011 at 10:01 AM
Mike, Love your card. It's inspired me to try and do something I haven't CASEd. It's about time for me to try something on my own.
Posted by: Janice Johnson | 01/20/2011 at 09:17 AM
Love how you combined the SAB set with the sunny garden dp. The colors are a great reminder of summer - as we sit here in 3+ feet of snow! lol
Have a great week.
Posted by: Colett R | 01/20/2011 at 09:15 AM
Mike, I love your card and putting the wide ribbon as a layer for the sketch is great! wonderful color combo as well...
Posted by: Pinky | 01/20/2011 at 08:24 AM
Ahhhh...sweet and simple. The ultimate card.
Wonderful card Mike.
Posted by: Terry | 01/20/2011 at 07:41 AM
Fantastic colors! I'd never have thought to use red with the others. Even if red is my favorite color! lol Love the card Mike, as always.
Posted by: Jessica | 01/20/2011 at 07:33 AM
This is a card with a lot of pop ... love it!
Posted by: Pam Giudici | 01/20/2011 at 07:24 AM
Love your colors!
Posted by: Adelle | 01/20/2011 at 06:58 AM
Love the "pop" of poppy! Such a cheery card!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 01/20/2011 at 06:36 AM
You are so great with color! How do you know what will complement what? You always come up with something outside of the box. Stunning, simple, and elegant...as always!
Posted by: Cards by Gina | 01/20/2011 at 06:36 AM