The theme of “thankfulness and encouragement” are tied together for December 2018.
Encouragement
I began today’s card with the focal point: a circle of Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper, which I cut with a Layering Circles die. I used a slightly larger, scalloped die to frame the butterfly circle in Basic Black cardstock. Then, I punched a small butterfly from the same pack of DSP, using the Butterfly Duet Punch, and placed him on the circle atop a Mini-Dimensional.
For the background, I chose a dotted piece of 6X6 Subtles DSP in Soft Sea Foam, turning it into “fabric” with the Subtle Textured embossing folder. Before adhering it to the Soft Sea Foam card base, I used a die from the Be Mine Stitched die set to give the edge a scalloped treatment. Can you see the long, thin die in the picture? I was happy the way it matched the scalloped Layering Circles die.
The sentiment, “The best thing about today is you,” is from the Well Said stamp set, which I stamped in Black ink on a striped piece of 6X6 Subtles DSP. It expresses the way I feel about YOU, so please soak in my gratitude. I used a Rectangle Stitched die for cutting, layered it for thickness, and glued it in place.
Next, I cut a Soft Sea Foam sprig, using a Well Written die, and glued it to the back of the butterfly circle. Finally, I lifted the circle on Dimensionals, and attached it to its designated spot.
The “spot” was determined by the sketch at Fab Friday.
A number of the supplies I used in today’s card are from the 2019 Occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure, which will be available January 3rd. You can click on the pictures in my Product List below to see more details.
Thank you again for reading my blog. I am very grateful! I hope these words are a source of encouragement for you, “The best thing about today is you.
Product List
Just love everything about this card. The colours are so subtle and pretty. Sentiment is perfect.
Beautiful card! I love how you used all the different DSPs and added texture with embossing and scalloped edges! Using the butterfly DSP paper as a focal point is a great idea! Thanks for sharing at Fab Friday!
Beautiful card! Love how you used the dotted piece to look like a fabric background. Congratulations on being voted into the top ten. It has been awesome hopping with you Su!
I look at a lot of cards very often and I’ve been a stamper since 1998. Your card is especially beautiful as the soft subtle background soothes and then the bright vibrant dsp pops. I love it. The black frames it out perfectly. Thanks for sharing in this hop.
Love the card, just might have to CASE it as I just love the way it pops! I have that subtle texture embossing folder and have never used it, this gives me ideas! Thanks
Your card is stunning Sue, I love the way you have used the butterfly paper. How lovely to hop with you.-Kate
So pretty, Su – love the coordinating papers you chose with those gorgeous butterflies, and your die details are perfect! Thanks so much for playing at Fab Friday!
Beautiful card Sue. I am especially impressed with the idea of using the Subtles Embossing Folder to create the look of fabric. And the stitched dies just add to the theme.
Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing.
This is gorgeous, Su! I love all of your special details. Let’s hope the Be Mine dies stick around for a long time, especially because of that long scallop!
Beautiful designs! Love the layering and your use of the DSP, perfect! Thanks for joining us at Fab Friday, hope to see you again soon!