The second color palette I liked was this one:
I love to knit. In fact, I have several paper bags of projects in progress clustered around my end of the couch. I liked the whole stripey thing here and wanted to recreate it. Too bad I haven't gotten the new Sweater Knit stamp from this months release yet. I really made this a lot more complex than I needed too because I started out with another idea in my head. I was going to cut out the center of the striped block with a limitless layers die and then stamp the Christmas sentiment inside it. I am here to tell you that you cannot die cut through 3 layers of PTI cardstock! But, you can use an Impression Plate and get some nice embossing going on. The rest is pretty self explanatory. I popped up the Limitless Layers big oval over the hole I tried to die cut. Should have done that in the first place. I like how it so clean looking. I want to recreate it using the knit pattern stamp for the stripes when it arrives.
I was at work today stressing about how I was going to get pictures in the daylight and my son took these. I really, really like the photos, he has a great eye. Thanks for looking!
Supplies for "Cozy Holiday"
Stamps: Happiest of Holidays(PTI)
Dies/Impression Plates: Herringbone Impression Plate, Limitless Layers 2-1/2" oval
Cardstock: Aqu Mist, Ocean Tides, Smoky Shadow, Soft Stone
Ink: Smoky Shadow
Other: Clear Embossing powder
I had to chuckle when I read your post. I too have several baskets of knitting beside my chair!! Hope to get them finished for Christmas. I don't have the knitted background stamp or IP plate, but I think it would be super for a 'warm and cozy' card. I love the herringbone background you've created though. It's a beautiful textile backdrop for the sentiment panel.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get my son to take photos for me he has a good eye like your son. Your card is truly stunning. The embossing is beautiful, and so is the way you framed your sentiment. Wonderful job Christina.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Your son sure has an artistic eye ... Great job on the photos!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the layers and texture, this is lovely! And what a good son to take your photos for you!!
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