So….how is your holiday prep going?! I’m going to say that things at my house seem to be a little crazy. Truthfully, it has been a bit difficult getting things moving for us with all the loss we have had over the last few months. But I keep telling myself that we have to focus on the real meaning of Christmas. We have so many blessings, the biggest of which is an amazing family. How lucky I am!
Today I have the last Freshly Made Sketches challenge for the year. The team always takes the holidays off but we leave our sketch open during the whole time so that people can play along. Hopefully you will have some time to join us! Our sketch is courtesy of the lovely Narelle Farrugia. She is one of the newest Artisan Design Team members for Stampin’ Up and I’m so thrilled for her! She has mad skills so it is no surprise that she gave us a great sketch with lovely layers!
With the layers on the sketch, I thought that this great patterned paper from Stampin’ Up would be perfect (Festive Farmhouse). I just chose a plaid that I liked (there are a few) and then two prints that went with it. Because the base of the plaid is vanilla and not white, I used some Thick Very Vanilla card stock (also SU) to stamp my sentiment and images.
I colored the little leaves and berries using Copic Markers to add a little bit of detail. But let’s face it, the sentiment is the star of the show! At first I had it without coloring but when I mocked up the card, it seemed a little too plain. So I added additional coloring to the letters to help it pop. And you know what else??? I think this is the last Christmas card of the year for me. I’ll admit that I didn’t make nearly what I normally do and I didn’t send out handmade cards to my entire list. But sometimes you just have to accept limitations and move along.
I hope to have some other cards to share with you over the upcoming weeks. I’m still playing with the new release from Picket Fence Studios and I have some unused stamps that have been calling my name to be used. Wishing for you that your last days before Christmas are merry and bright! See you soon!
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I love all of those classic patterns in the background – so PERFECT for that wonderful sentiment!
A great mix of papers and I love that fabulous sentiment with the little bits of holly peeking out. Have a wonderful Christmas, Jennifer!
This card is so perfect! I need to get that sentiment set! So festive!
A delightful mix of patterns and colors! Wonderful holiday card! And your photos are fabulous!
Love the patterned papers on this card! They are absolutely perfect for a Christmas card and make your sentiment shine!
Gorgeous card Jen! I just love the mix of patterns and I totally LOVE that sentiment!!! So perfect for Christmas! Hope your family had a wonderful Christmas together!
Oh now I am going to have to buy this stamp set!! I LOVE what you did with this. The plaid paper is perfect but the sentiment is what popped!! GREAT take on the sketch!!
Gorgeous card that has a lovely warm feeling to it! That big, bold sentiment looks amazing!