My White Picket Fence – PPA141
Today's project is inspired by PPA141 Sketch Challenge over at Pals Paper Arts.
The minute I saw this sketch, I knew I wanted to use my new Woodgrain Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to make a little picket fence. Since white fences remind me of new homes, I went with a theme that could be used for a wedding. And, what's a wedding without flowers? Stippled Blossoms heat embossed and embellished with pearls add the finishing touch. You could also use this card for a house-warming.
Stippled blossoms is a 2-Step Stampin' Set meaning that you stamp the background first and the detail with a darker or contrasting color. In this case, I chose to heat emboss the detail with Pewter Stampin' Emboss Powder instead of the darker color to give the flowers added dimension. I also cut around some of the petals and curled them a little for even more 3D effect. I used to shy away from anything that said 2-step Stampin' because I'm a klutz with the Stamp-a-ma-Jig. But now, with the Clear Mount stamps, I'm a steppin' out with my 2-step.
If you haven't tried our new Heat Tool, you're really missing out. Its slim, sleek design, makes it much easier to handle and with 2 speeds you can easily dry inks or emboss without burning your paper. Give it a try. You won't be sorry.
For the Nuts & Bolts of this card, click here or on the image below. And, if you're up for a challenge, visit Pals Paper Arts for more inspiration.
Thank you for stopping by and lingering a while.
great interpretation of the sketch!
hugs, m
This was a great take on the sketch. I really need to get that embossing folder!
Gorgeous card!! Thanks for sharing.
Rae this card is so beautifu! Love the blossoms!
Peggy from the Pals
Thank you so much Peggy.
Thank you Dawn!
Very pretty, Rae! I love the picket fence, a perfect idea. Your flower is gorgeous too.