Simple Things :: cps 77

I finally got around to making a card based on this week's Card Positioning Systems (CPS) sketch. Their sponsor is Inque. I meant to use some of the Inque Boutique stamps that I have, but as you can see I did not do any stamping on this one.

It's a good looking card, I'll say for myself. At least one that I like. I did not like the first row of stitching when I started and I almost ditched the whole thing. But I kept sewing. I thought that the stitch was too wide. And I used craft thread, which is a bit thicker and the stitches need to be further apart.

I'm really into the grungy look = distressed edges. I pulled out the old guitar picks from AMM and the old American Crafts ribbon too. Good stuff. Using up the stash. Oh, this is an open-faced card.

Thanks for looking ... here's what I used:

cardstock and colored chipboard: Die Cuts With A View (DCWV)

patterned paper: Basic Grey and K&Co.

flower die cut: Sizzix

guitar pick: AMM

ribbon: American Crafts

heart die cut: CuttleKids

embellishment: Dress It Up

other: distresser and sewing machine

Colorful and fun!

This little trio was lots of fun; but so easy as well. The American Crafts Thickers bring so much dimension and style. Love that!

card base: Halcraft
cardstock: Die Cuts With a View (DCWV)
patterned paper, letter stickers: American Crafts
ribbon: American Crafts and AMM
epoxy words: unknown
other: scallopes scissors, Cuttlebug tag die and embossing folder and chipboard