Normally I formulate a card design in my head, sometimes I'll sketch it out but I never design as I work and usually complete a card in one sitting (last night the juices were flowing and I stayed up until 2am!).
This week was the exception, I knew I wanted to use the
Harvest Blessings set, in particular the image of the tractor on my Dad's Fathers Day card - as he has a small farm.
So I started by stamping it out... then thought I would make it into a pop up card... and that was the end of day one.
Throughout the week I added bits and pieces. Turning the card into a barn - I just love the little mouse from
Life In The Forest peeking out from the grain sack made from a short piece of
Burlap Ribbon tied with some
Linen Thread.
The barn doors and walls are of course made from the
Hardwood stamp, with
Candy Dot door handles.
Once I had mounted the tractor and finished the front of the card, I felt the inside needed a bit more attention. In a flash of inspiration I thought how fabulous the
Word Bubbles framelits would be as tractor smoke - and the sentiment from the corresponding
Just Sayin' stamp was just perfect.
Finally I thought I would use the
Banner punch from
Saleabration to decorate the bottom - If you missed it during SAB - don't despair. It will be back in the main catalogue later in the year.
That
Sketch Alphabet is such a useful size!
I can't wait to give it to him now! I'm sure he'll love it. I just need to make sure I don't put it in one of "those" safe places you can never remember. Hope you've had a good weekend!
