As I do every year, I forgot my husband's grandparent's anniversary today - it just falls so close to Christmas I never seem to remember it. He called home from work to remind me to make them a card, just as I was sitting down to make one for a sketch challenge.....which leads me to my announcement today.
I've been asked, along with my dear friends Korin and Holly, to take over the challenge hosting duties for the Sketch Challenge over on Splitcoaststampers! I'm really excited (and completely honored) to take on this responsibility. My first official week hosting will be next Wednesday, and I hope everyone can join me! Roxie, the fabulous hostess for the past SIX years, made the announcement today, so I wanted to get started playing along with the sketches.
Additionally, the weekly Inspiration Challenge I host over in the Sweet 'n Sassy Member company forums is moving from Tuesdays to Wednesdays as of today. This week's picture is of a scrumptious living room (true confession: my living room is the same color brown, also with a cream couch!!) that has gorgeous pillows on it. I was inspired by the pillow that had a brown branch with red berries to make this anniversary card for hubby's grandparents, and I managed to work in the sketch (albeit flipped on its side). That's like a triple combo card!!
Supplies:
Stamps: Love is Like a Tree (SNSS)
Card Stock: Cream (Bazzill)
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Ink: Rich Cocoa (Memento); Aged Mahogany, Antique Linen, Brushed Corduroy (Ranger Distress)
Accessories: cream grosgrain ribbon
Tools: lacy eyelet border die (SNSS)
Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 GMT Views: 1745
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Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31064
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 @ 10:29 AM
I love all those little hearts on the tree. They represent so many blissful years together! Great card for a grandparents anniversary! Congratulations on coming onboard with the sketches!
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�Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.�
― Lou Holtz
Registered: December 30, 2004 Location: Where ever I go...there I am! Posts: 64166
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 @ 1:31 PM
Great card Taylor, I really like this sketch on the flip side and will have to try it...either way...I was just lazy yesterday.
I like the border punch you used, it really dresses up the card, thanks for sharing! I hope you enjoy your hostess days as much as I did...I still miss you as head mod for the challenge forum.
Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Wed, Dec 28, 2011 @ 3:20 PM
WOW! This is gorgeous! love your colors and that laced ribbon~ awesome!
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Judy
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