Christmas card sketch...

This card is for the sketch challenge at http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/ which ends today.

It's the first time in ages (probably years) that I have used a peel off image on a card but having created the layout first (before thinking about what stamp I was going to use) nothing seemed to fit - how daft am I? I think it's this dreadful cold I've got - it's killing my brain cells.


This is the sketch by Claudia Rosa and as you can see on the picture the image had to be within the block of paper across the page.

No stamping and sketch...

The challenge this week at http://lotstodocallenges.blogspot.com/ is to create a card without using rubber stamps. I have used the Christmas design papers and extras that were included in this month's Crafts Beautiful magazine. I also used the challenge sketch at http://fridaysketchersblog.blogspot.com/ to create my design. The mock ribbons are the striped backing paper cut into strips. I must admit I wasn't sure about this sketch when I first saw it but I am pleased with the way it has turned out.

Materials used:

• Papers from Crafts Beautiful Magazine
• Burgandy card
• gold brad
• fine gold peel off