Hi everyone! Thanks to so many of you for playing along with our little Stamping 411 Switch-a-Roo this past week! It was great fun! And for those of you that entered your guesses as to which Operator designed which card and for those of you that played along and submitted cards for the Sketch Challenge, there will be an announcement soon on the 411 Site for the Big Blog Candy Give-away!
This is the card that was actually my card! I used the Island Oasis Designer Series Paper, the Tropical Party and Embrace life Stamp sets, the Big Shot and the Square Lattice Impressions Folder, 1 1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon in Old Olive and Rhinestone brads and dimensionals.
Here's the measurements:
Layer One -- Old Olive cardstock cut at 5.5 x 8.5", scored and folded to form the cardbase
- Layer Two -- DSP cut at 4 x 5.25"
- Layer Three -- Tempting Turquoise cut at 3 x 4"
- Layer Four -- Old Olive cut at 2 7/8 x 3 7/8" -- emboss with the Big Shot. Run the ribbon over this layer and attach to the back of Layer Two with SNAIL adhesive.
- Layer Five -- Tempting Turquoise cut at 2 x 3"
- Layer Six -- Whisper White cut at 1 7/8 x 2 7/8". Stamp the sentiment and leaf images. Attach
layers five and six using Stamping' Dimensionals (over the ribbon and on top of the embossed layer). Add stamped flower and tie that Big, beautiful bow!
- Layer Seven -- inside of card -- don't forget to add a little stamping here as well for added interest.
What fun this has been. The Operators had a little guessing game going as well (we didn't even know whose card was whose), and it was amazing at how difficult it was to match the Operator up with the card!
Our one-year anniversary celebration is over and this week we begin our second year of sharing and inspiration! So, be sure and check out a new Sketch Challenge this weekend and join us for a new year!
I SO got this one wrong!! You sure did fool me!!! Love the big honkin' bow. Gorgeous, gorgeous card!!
Looking forward to working with you during year #2.
Posted by: Patti Chesky | May 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Gretchen I was sooo happy to receive this gorgeous card in the mail the other day :) Thanks so much for welcoming me to the 411 family with open arms, you girls are the best!
Posted by: Kerin Sylvester | May 27, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Oh my gosh, this is one of the prettiest cards I have seen with this set. LOVE what you did with it, Gretchen!!!! You are amazing. Can't wait to meet you in person at CONVENTION!
Posted by: Lorri | May 27, 2010 at 01:38 PM
You had me totally fooled!!! After seeing all the cards I was certain I knew who made what!! But nooooooooo you had to throw that curve ball!!! Your card was/is awesome and I was so honored to get to post it to my blog!!!
It has been an awesome time on this design team with you and I look forward to the next year!!!!
Posted by: tiffany | May 27, 2010 at 02:00 PM
I did get yours right...yeah! Probably easier for me since I knew I had made the scallop envelope card. Total surprise when I saw your card the week before and you used the same element! It has been wonderful working with you on Stamping 411 and getting to know you better!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | May 27, 2010 at 02:04 PM
Oh, Gretchen, how wrong I was - that bow totally threw me off - but you did a gorgeous job with it!
What a great year it's been and I'm so glad to have made this journey with you! Can't wait to see you at convention!
Posted by: Robin Merriman | May 27, 2010 at 02:23 PM
Your card is beautiful! I send a small envelope full of cards for your birthday, hope you like them!
Posted by: Mary | May 27, 2010 at 03:47 PM
Your card is very beautiful. Edna
Posted by: Edna Burgess | May 27, 2010 at 07:46 PM
You fooled me that's for sure!!!! Did you do that on purpose? It doesn't matter as I simply adore this card. So beautiful!!!
Thanks for being such an inspiration to all of us.
Here's to another fun year on Stamping 411!
Cheers!
Posted by: Lee | May 27, 2010 at 08:21 PM
Gretchen, I love this card! I missed playing along this week, but the layout was great and I hope to have some time later to work it.
Posted by: Kristi | May 27, 2010 at 08:57 PM
Beautiful card! I can't wait to use that paper! I am also sending you a birthday card for you to send to the troops...sorry I also sent you an email to let you know. I love your cards and your website!
Posted by: Angie K. | May 28, 2010 at 08:32 AM
Happy Birthday Gretchen! Have a great time celebrating and looking at the cards, what a neat idea. My cards are on the way.
Posted by: KNolte | May 28, 2010 at 08:38 AM
Beautiful card...I love that paper. I sent a small package with five cards for the troops yesterday. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Julie M. | May 28, 2010 at 11:06 AM