This week’s Freshly Made Sketches layout is courtesy of the wonderfully talented Narelle Farrugia. This is a fun one and the design team has already come up with some great interpretations of the sketch!!
I altered the sketch a little but I tried to hold onto the circle element by using the wreath stamp. I pulled out one of my very favorite Christmas stamps ever for this one, Bright Hopes. I thought the design on the wreath coordinated nicely with the Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder so I used that to add some texture to the Cherry Cobbler panel. I purposely embossed it the “short way” and left little blank panels across the top and bottom as a place for embellishment. And what better for embellishment than lots of pearls??!! You may already know but this is Ann Schach’s last week with us as a Guest Designer. I thought it appropriate to channel Ann a little on this card. Her cards prove that there is NOTHING that can’t be made better with the addition of pearls!!! I took another of her hallmarks and rolled up the ends of my sentiment panels to add another layer of texture. Finally, the little bow… It is a fork bow made with Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding. I have this tutorial from last year that shows you exactly how to do it.
I hope that you all enjoy this sketch as much as I did. Can’t wait to see the gallery again this week!! Hope your day is going well. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Stamp: Bright Hopes; Paper: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Naturals Ivory; Ink: Early Espresso; Accessories: Big Shot, Lacy Brocade EF, Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding, Dimensionals
15 Comments
I really love the sentiment treatment and I absolutely agree that the embossing folder is perfect with the wreath!
Oh my gosh, Jennifer! I love how you interpreted the sketch! My favorite parts are the texturing, the colors (awesome!), the rows of pearls and that perfect little bow. Really great card. Into my CASE’ing files it goes…
LOVE what you did with this sketch, especially channeling Ann’s pearls! Stunning card!
So elegant – a true classic Christmas look, complete with pearls! Beautifully done – and all tied up with a perfect bow!
I love it when you use this set. Everything you make with it is always amazing and stunning!
I love your interpretation of this sketch! Such a beautiful card!
Beautiful Jennifer! What a great take on the sketch! Red, black and cream is one of my absolute fave color combos and you rocked it!
Absolutely stunning, Jen! A masterpiece of a card. The texture is so elegant. And the pearls are indeed the perfect touch…Thanks for the sweetness!
Beautiful card! The colors and the details like the little bow, rolled edge of the sentiment, the pears allmake for an extra special card. I always love your cards- and sometimes you even make me wish for stamp sets that I didn’t even think I liked. Thanks for sharing!
This is absolutely beautiful! I love the colors, the bow and how you curled the sentiment banner! Too cute!
What a lovely card! The curled ends on the sentiment layers are just perfect and that fork bow is so cute. Great job!
Beautiful and elegant! The pearls add just the right touch!
This is soooooo elegant – love these classy colours for Christmas Jennifer. The banner you’ve created is fabulous. I’m gonna have to check out the ribbon tutorial as that is the cutest bow! Glad you liked my sketch!
Okay this is beautiful my friend! Wow! You rocked this sketch! Love all those pearls!!! I’m on pearl rations here!!! Love what you’ve done with the banners! So creative!
Wow, Jennifer, love that bow, and those pearls! And that rolled banner is really fantastic!