Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge -- SSC151

Good morning, everyone! It's Saturday and that means a new Saturday Sketch Challenge from the Operators at Stamping 411! Do you know that next week, we will celebrate One Year of Stamping 411! WOW -- that is truly difficult to imagine! You will want to make sure and visit us next week. We've got some awesome surprises planned for our first year anniversary. It's going to be so much fun! I can't say anything more, just that you won't want to miss it!

And speaking of all things awesome, look at our sketch for this week -- SSC151. The possibilities are endless as you get creative with this big, open shape in the middle of the card. Humm ... of course, you could use an oval or a circle but do you see the tip ... "try a NEW shape, any shape here".

So, what shapes will you use when you create your card using this sketch!

Here's what I decided to do ... to use the little Scallop Envelope Die and the Big Shot to create my shape. I love using this little envelope on the front of a card. It allows you to tuck a little extra note on the outside and perhaps a little extra something else on the inside!

I'm using the fabulous new Island Oasis Designer Series paper from the Summer Mini Catalog, along with Rose Red, Pumpkin Pie (for the flower) and Whisper White Cardstock. The Polka Dot pattern comes from the Rose Red Patterns Designer Series Paper (available in 14 different Stampin' Up! Colors).

To create the little gift card inside the envelope, I die cut another envelope shape in Whisper White and then trimmed it down to make card that would fit inside the envelope. By doing this, you get that lovely scalloped and rounded top on your note card. The flowers are attached with Stampin' Dimensionals! And do you see what I did with the ribbon? I frayed two pieces of 1/4" Old Olive Grosgrain to make the little ribbon fringe. I think it fits well with the lovely stamped fern frond and adds a lot of interest and texture to the card. For a closer look at how to fray ribbon, check out this PREVIOUS POST for pictures and directions.

The stamp set is Tropical Party, also from the Summer Mini Catalog. The sentiment comes from the Great Friend Stamp Set. And I've used 1/4" Grosgrain ribbon (for the fringe) and 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon. Love, love, love this wide striped ribbon. It is so easy to tie and work with and you can fluff it up to make the most beautiful bows you've ever seen!

And of course, you don't want to ignore the inside of your card. Here I stamped another Old Olive fern frond and a small flower in Pumpkin Pie and then added a popped-up flower in Rose Red to mirror what I put on the gift card.

Dimensions for this card are:

1. Layer One -- Rose Red cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded in half to form the card base
2. Layer Two -- Whisper White cut at 4 x 5.25"
3. Layer Three -- Designer Series Paper (polka dots) cut at 2 x 5.25"
4. Layer Four -- This is the envelope die cut which measures approximately 3.25" square once it is folded and assembled. I love cutting this envelop out of double-sided Designer Series Paper because you get to see both patterns!
5. Layer Five -- The note card cut using the Scallop Envelop Die and the Big Shot. Trimmed size of note card is approximately 2.75 x 3". I stamped on it, added the frayed ribbon and attached the flowers with Stampin' Dimensionals.
6. Layer Six -- Inside of Card -- Whisper White cut at  4 x 5.25".

So there you go! That's my inspiration card for SSC151. Make sure and check out the Stamping 411 site to see what the other Operators have created this week and to leave your name and the location of your card, once you've finished it! We're waiting to see your creations this week!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and that you can find some time to be creative! Happy Stamping!

Comments

[Lee]

So Tropical and fun. I love this Gretchen. I may have to case this darling idea. Thanks for even more inspiration with this set!!!

[Jenn Seaver]

I love the frayed ribbon. You're right, it coordinates perfectly with the stamp set.

[SUSAN]

Love this, Gretchen<>the post, paper, ink, stamp AND your blog!

[Brandi]

Wow! This is such a unique and beautiful card! :)

[SUSAN]

AGAIN, I keep coming back to this post & 'am in awe!!

[Patti Chesky]

What a fun and fabulous card, Gretchen!!! I adore the frayed ribbon. Makes me want to go hang by the pool!

[tiffany bauer]

What a fun and cheerful card Gretchen!! I love the envelope with this stamp set!! Great job!!

[lisa808]

OMGosh, this is fab. What a great take on the sketch.

[Yvonne]

Gretchen, this card is an absolute pearler.

Wow, it's the most beautiful card I've EVER seen, YOU ROCK, lady.

Thank you so very much for sharing this with us all.

You're my #1 star of all time. :)

xox

[Sue O.]

Love, love, love this card! Just signed up for your blog, too. Can't wait for more from you. :)

[Pockets of Inspiration]

I LOVE this!

[Darla Benson]

What a neat idea, Gretchen, yet so simple, too! I would never have thought of cutting another envelope and modifying it to fit on the inside. Your card is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

[Robin Merriman]

Such a fun card! I love the idea of the little note card - too cute! and the ribbon accent is perfect with the palm fronds. Great job Gretchen!

[Connie Babbert]

This is so fun...the Island Oasis DSP looks great with the scallop envelope!