paper bows Archives - Libby Fens, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Oh, Hello. Everyone likes to receive a card, just because, right?

That’s what I made today, a card, just because. Just to say, ‘oh, hello’!

And, of course, for a card challenge! Today, I’m playing along with Create with Connie & Mary, sketch challenge 257. What a wonderful sketch it is.

My take is simple. Pretty much 2 colors, or variations there of. I used the Apothecary Accents Framelits. Haven’t used them in a while – it was a nice change. The larger one is obvious to see, but the smaller, more decorative one, I cut out of Vellum! The base of the card and first layer is Naturals White. The sentiment is stamped on Whisper White.

And, of course, the bow is one of my paper bows that I’m into making these days.

I love cards like this that start with a great inspiration. They take minimal time to create. So, thanks Connie & Mary for a lovely sketch this week. Glad I found the time to play along.

Happy Stampin’
Libby

Above & Beyond. What a great title for a patriot card I created today, don’t you think? Our service men go way beyond what is expected of them, so, my card was created.

Also, with a little nudging from SU-Only Challenges #73, Patriotic Projects. Of course, red, white and blue! Additionally, Paper Craft Crew. PCCCS #47 to be exact. When I saw Paper Craft’s sketch, I just pictured the patriot challenge in my head with those half circle banners people and businesses place around the Fourth of July. So, I went to creatin’. I had an idea to run with.

I did not have any DSP other than a retired DSP 6×6 paper stack to use. I just went with it. Retired or not.

I started with a paper rosette (guess that’s what you them). I could not figure out how to make a half one or cut it, so, my top layer is like 3 dimensionals high! Made for a difficult photographing experience, but you get the idea. I just kept adding layers and pieces until I got to this finished card.

I did not have any suitable ribbon, so I decided to go with paper ribbon and a paper bow. Love that element.

I am just so pleased with the way this card turned out! What do you think?

Happy Stampin’
Libby