We have a new hostess for the month of April over at 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, and, as always, the first week of the month is a sketch challenge. Here’s my take on it…
The sketch was just perfect for an easel card. I stamped two strips of whisper white card with snowflakes from the Festive Flurry stamp set by Stampin’ Up, then adhered one to the card topper and one across the inside of the card to match. The sentiment, popped up on dimensionals, made an ideal stopper for the easel card …
This verse, from the More Merry Messages set by Stampin Up, is one of my favourites and is definitely the star of the show here, framed with the tulip embossing folder …
If you’ve been inspired, why not have a go and make your own? Then swing by 52CCT and share your creations with us. We can’t wait to see what you’ve made!
cardstock: whisper white, night of navy;
stamp sets: more merry messages, festive flurry, teeny tiny wishes;
inks: night of navy;
punches: word window, modern label;
accessories: tulip embossing folder, bigshot machine, night of navy stitched grosgrain ribbon, mini glue dots.
All supplies from Stampin’ Up – please contact me for details.
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Lily-by-Gilly 
Oh this is so, so elegant! I love the embossed frames, the pretty snowflakes and the colour. Beautiful work!
Thank you Deb. The EF is one of my favourites 😀 xxx
I agree about the easel design, great embossing and a lovely verse
Thank you Faith – so glad you liked it. The verse is a firm favourite of mine xxx
I love this card! How did you reduce the embossing folder to achieve the interior panel? Beautiful!
Hi Jodie. A number of people have asked but it’s not easy to explain in words so I’ll put a picture tutorial together & post on my blog. It might take me a little while, so thanks for patience. Gill x
Another lovely card Gill thanks for sharing x
Hi Peg – thanks. I’m glad you like it. Gill xx
Pure elegance Gill! LOVE that way you double paneled with the tulip embossing folder and kept the sentiment as the focus. Fabulous take on the sketch this week. Hugs D
Thank you Danielle. I had fun making this one. Gill x
magnifique et pleine d’élégance Gill, c’est une superbe carte, biz
Merci beaucoup Fabiola! Gill x
Crisp and elegant. Love the sentiment as the focus and easel cards are always eye-catching.
Louise xx
So glad you liked it Louise. Gill x
This is totally gorgeous, Gill! LOVE the blue and white combo and I LOVE the way you dry embossed with the frame on different sizes–brilliant! HUGS and have a great rest of your week! 🙂 Mynn xx
Thank you for your lovely comments Mynn – you always make me smile. Gill x
What a crisp and smart easel card Gill, love the embossed frames, so elegant! Love the stamped snowflakes too! Great idea to go with an easel card for this layout – clever girl! Ruth x
Very classy, very elegant, Gill. Flawless embossing too – so clean and crisp. Absolutely gorgeous! I just don’t know how I could have missed it … my bad.
hugs,
Great embossing and framing!! Love the blue and white for this card! The extra strip of stamped paper on the left fit very well! A very beautiful and elegant easel card!
I’m sorry to reply so late Gill, but the circumstances have not been very good lately and despite the delay, I want to say thank you for your nice comment and how much I enjoyed!
Greetings from Rosi,
a German girl who lives in France 🙂
Definitely an elegant card. Love your rich choice of colors. Blends perfectly.
How did you make the larger embossed frame and the smaller one (same embossing folder)? Impressive!!
Hi Karen. Yes, I used the same embossing folder to make both frames. Glad you like it.