Friday, October 5, 2012

Thanks Ever So Much - Paper Smooches Sparks Trend Watch

Good Day!

I am tooting to say I have to pat myself on the back that I was able to make a quick card! This doesn't come easy to me, but I did it again! I think that is twice in one week! 

I was inspired by the current Paper Smooches Trend Watch photo and I had an instant idea. 

A negative was formed from my Lunch Bag Kraft cardbase.  A tree was die-cut from some green cardstock and added to some patterned paper.  A swirl accent from Paper Smooches Reflections in a fun random way was added around the tree branches for a modern feel. Foam adhesive was added to the front corners of the patterned paper and added to the inside of the card base.

An eyelet border in pumpkin orange was added just below the focal window. A sentiment from Pretty Phrases was stamped in the lower portion in fall colors which is sure to be pleasing to the eye. For a final finishing touch, I took a length of green baker's twine and wrapped around the top of the card front several times and tied off in a bow.

As mentioned, I am joining in the Paper Smooches Sparks Trend Watch Challenge!

Sorry to make this short today, I am due to the short stack's class to volunteer. To top it off, I am feeling under the weather as it is! Blah!
I do hope you have a blessed weekend!
~Tammy~

{Recipe}
Stamps: Paper Smooches: Reflections and Pretty Phases
Paper: CS: The Kraft Outlet: Lunch Bag Kraft
Ink: Stampin' UP!!
Other: Baker's Twine, Dies: PTI, MFT

16 comments:

Bernie said...

Brilliant Card Tammy. Gotta love that tree.
Feel better soon Sweetie.
Hugs
Bernie

Arlene said...

Love your take on the inspiration photo...simply beautiful Tammy.

Denise Price said...

Great interpretation of the tree!

Maria said...

Cute fall card!!!

Ryann said...

Ooh, love your interpretation of the inspiration piece! Fabulous!!

Karen B. said...

So cool, what an awesome interpretation of the picture.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is GORGEOUS!! I love love love the colors and loveeeeee that tree and the sentiment!!!!!

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Love your interpretation of the inspiration photo Tammy! What a great card x

Martha Herrera said...

Beautiful card, Tammy!
I love the colors. and the green baker's twine on top!

Sherrie K. said...

Pretty card Tammy!! I love the tree and the adorable eyelet border:) Awesome!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Lisa said...

This is so beautiful!! I love the tree peeking through the window in the card!! So fabulous :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Lori Barnett said...

What a fantastic layout! Great job on the SPARKS challenge! Thanks for playing :)

Jessi Fogan said...

NOw that's fun & funky :) Love the tree trunk!
Fall is miserable for colds - kids & all their germs, ick. I somehow got the Man Cold this time around, so of course I'm at death's door.

Jocelyn Olson said...

The way you did the sentiment is amazingly gorgeous! The tree is super cool, Tammy!

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

OH MY OH MY! I love how you did that sentiment--BEAUTIFUL! LOOOOOOVE this! THANKS so much for joining in the fun and playing along with us over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge;)

Audrey Pettit said...

Oh, wow, what a unique design! Love this, Tammy!