It's my second week being the featured designer at Merry Monday and this week Wendy is challenging us to use greens, pinecones and plaid ribbon on our Christmas card. Well, that was a challenge for me because I don't have any plaid ribbon! Never one to back down from a challenge I set about sponging some plaid stripes onto cardstock and improvising!
That kinda looks like ribbon doesn't it? The latest layout at Sketch Saturday actually played right into my hands with the idea I had kicking around my head for this card. Since I knew I had to create my own version of cardstock ribbon, I thought it would look better just peeking out from behind another layer of cardstock. Then when I saw the Sketch Saturday challenge I knew fate was telling me I was on the right track!
The design team at Merry Monday have got some great cards for you to see, so head on over there to check them out. We hope to see you in the gallery this week!
Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies:
Stamps: Watercolor Winter (SU); Holiday Greetings (Amy R Stamps)
Paper: Kraft (Papertrey Ink); Early Espresso, Garden Green, Very Vanilla (SU)
Ink: Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso (SU)
Accessories: Pierced Fishtail Flag STAX (My Favorite Things); baker's twine
17 comments:
Absolutely that looks like plaid ribbon, Jen! Awesome idea - I should have paid closer attention to the samples this week and tried your idea - I don't own any plaid ribbon either! LOL...
Very nice improvising, Jen :) I love the "ribbon" you made and the rich greens and browns look awesome! Nice work :)
Oh Jen, this card is wonderful! I just love how you made the plaid ribbon and the beautiful colors! It really pops and works so well for my challenge! Love it! :)
Whoa.....lovin' the plaid!
Beautiful plaid Jen!
Wow, Jen! Your little snippet of handmade "ribbon" is just perfect and such a pretty plaid! Great job!
Looks like ribbon to me, great way to work around the ribbon dilemma Jen!
I love your plaid ribbon - the greens look fabulous and I like the white space between. The sketch certainly did work out perfectly for your card, which is just gorgeous!
Wonderful card Jen, your plaid ribbon is fabulous
Well, if anyone could create plaid ribbon, YOU could! This is just delightful, and I love how it fits the sketch so well!
Great card, Jen! LOVE your plaid ribbon!
Beautiful image, Jen, and love the plaid banner sticking out - very peaceful design! Hope you have a terrific week!
Wonderfu card Jen, love the plaid 'ribbon' you created. Thanks so much for joining us at Sketch Saturday this week! Hugs Deb
Oh it's perfect! Love your "ribbon"!!
Deanne :)
Funny how a few of us had to improvise this week. Your banner is adorable and your card is so pretty!
Lovely Christmas Card! The little plaid banner peeking out is a nice touch.
Beautiful card!
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