I've been wanting to try our both the Deconstructed Sketches and Simon Says Stamp Challenges for a while now, and this week provided a perfect storm of challenges for me. The challenges at
Simon Says Stamp,
CAS-ual Friday, and
Love my Tapes are all birthday related, and you can see the Deconstructed sketch above. Here's my take on the sketch:
When I saw the sketch, I immediately thought of candles, but I wasn't quite sure what to use for them. I considered paper and washi tape, but when I saw this ribbon (which came in an Express the Moment bulk ribbon sale bundle) I was sold. The ribbon is 1/2" wide, so I cut pieces of cardstock 3/8" to adhere the ribbon to and so I could just fold the top and bottom over to get a finished look.
The flames as well as the bracket/oval/letters were all cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge. The flames are actually a leaf shape. I cut them from Buttercup cardstock and then used my blending pen with Honey and Goldrush ink to add shading.
Normally, when I think of CAS, I think it's got to be a white card, but I really wanted to amp up the color on this card, so I used that great turquoise cardstock. I love how saturated the colors on the card are. What do you think? Still CAS? I'm kind of on the fence, but I'm gonna link it up at CAS-ual Friday's and see what they think.
I know I promised another layout, and it's coming. Tune in tomorrow to see it. Have a great night!
Supplies Used
Cardstock: CTMH - White Daisy, Black, Buttercup; CM - Turqouise
Ink: Honey, Goldrush
Other: Ribbon from Express the Moment bulk bundle; CTMH - Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Blending Pen, Bonding Memories Adhesive; 3L - Small Dodz, Black adhesive foam; Tombow adhesive runner
