That’s right! It’s time for a Create with Connie and Mary sketch. Happens every Thursday!
Here is the sketch we are challenged with this week –
And , since our temperatures have gone from a sweltering 98 degrees to a brisk 85 degrees, it’s time to pull out the sweaters!!!
Well, I pulled out my Cable Knit Dynamic Embossing Folder that is! I created this cozy little number –
How about this? Cozy right?
And, quite fitting for the temperature drop you’d say?
I knew immediately when I saw this sketch just what I was going to do with it. I really loved the idea of the angled piece of sweater with the new Copper Foil.
I played with several different adornments for the focal area. Ultimately, I decided on a button and bow!
I know. According to the sketch, I should have had the sentiment on the sweater – it just didn’t look right. It’s stunning here off to the side.
I love this card so much that it might make the Card Buffet later on in the month! Don’t you think it’d be great for a class?
TIP – when using this dynamic folder (it’s very hard and really thick) spray/spritz a little water onto your card stock or paper before you emboss it. It will soften the paper fibers a bit to make it malleable to take on the intricate details of the folder. Let it dry before you adhere it to your project. I forgot to do that this time and my card stock is a little rough-looking.
I’ve had a chance to have a sneak peek at the other designers take on this sketch! You should see them for yourself at Create with Connie and Mary. I hope we inspire you enough to play along with us!
Supplies –
- Stamp Set – Christmas Pines
- Dies – Pretty Pines Thinlits
- Punches – 1 1/4″ Circle, 1″ Circle
- Card Stock – Very Vanilla, Basic Black
- Ink – Tuxedo Black Memento (just freshly re-inked!!)
- Big Shot – Cable Knit Dynamic EF
- Other – Copper Foil
Love that “sweater ” Hope to see that at our next card buffet!
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Thanks Charlene! Glad you liked this card. It’s fun and EASY!!! But looks so elegant!
Such an interesting idea slanting the cable knit embossing folder. I think it gives it even more interest! Bravo!
Thanks Jennifer! This card is simply stunning in person I must say!
This is so great! I love the cable knit used this way! Clean and simple…yet warm and cozy! Nice job!
Thanks! It’s simply warm and cozy!
Anything made with the Cable Knit folder is a favorite of mine and your card is no exception! I love the copper accents and the angled sentiment! Your card is cozy and elegant at the same time!
Thanks Jenny! Just THE look I was going for
Wow great idea. I love your sweater card. I think the sentiment is perfect where it is!
Thanks Tracy!!
LOVE the sweater and how you used it with the button on the card! VERY clever! Great job with the sketch last week!
Thanks, Connie! Great sketch to play with!