Hello! Today’s sweet card is inspired from the current sketch at Freshly Made Sketches #729. If you’d like to play along, click the link (HERE) My card is an A2 side folding card. For this design, I began by taking a piece of Soft Seafoam cardstock (SU) and cutting it into an oval shape with nesting dies. I then centered the oval to frame the lilies of the valley and embossed (SSS-Lily of the Valley Arch) The petals were colored with various shades of green, and the blooms were painted with acrylic white paint. Nestled on a leaf, is the lady bug from Stampin Up’s - Sweet Bugs stamp set. I stamped with Versa fine Onyx Black ink and colored with markers. A small piece of foam was used to add extra dimension. For the card mat, I used green plaid paper from Stampin Up’s Berry Delightful DSP, and trimmed with (Evening Evergreen-I believe (SU). A matching scrap was embossed with a Dynamic Lace embossing folder. The sentiment from Spellbinders ...
I’m glad you stopped by! I have always enjoyed art, and was introduced to card making about 12 years ago. From there, the ability to create a variety of styles provides a therapeutic outlet to each day. You will find several card challenges, and themes which might inspire you to try something new. Enjoy!