My first Card Patterns card

Sunday, August 30, 2009

I've been checking out the sketches over at Card Patterns for some time now but haven't had a chance to play yet. I had some time yesterday and went to work. My card is also for Sparkle's weekly Christmas card challenge. Have you started making your cards yet? I'm up to almost 40 for the year all ready to send out in December.

I had found some really old paper in my stash and thought that I should use some of it. I think that influenced how the rest of my card went. I'm really not that thrilled with it and everything I did just wasn't working for me. But, it is another Christmas card for my stash, even if it's not what I had envisioned.


***Supplies***
Patterned paper: CTMH but very old
Stamps: CTMH Holiday Warmth
Other: Nesties, CTMH buttons, Cuttlebug


Thanks for stopping by and have a glorious day.

15 comments :

Sparkplug17 said...

Great job on the sketch. I love those buttons.

Carla said...

Love your take on the sketch Alanna!!

Penny said...

Very very pretty!

Kathi Carlson said...

While I don't know what you envisioned, your card is very pretty! I recognize that "old" paper, too, have some, and still love it. That looks like a fun sketch, and your take on it is great!

Meredith said...

I love using up old paper!! And 40cards? I have got to get busy!

Stacy Kay Brais said...

Great card!! 40--wow! I should go count, I am sure I don't have that many..:)

Maria Matter said...

It's lovely Alanna! I like the dotted paper, great job!
Blessings, Maria

Sharli Schaitberger said...

Alanna,
I love that you're up to 40 cards! WOW! I was prepping for my upcoming road trip with my friends. We won't have much room so I need to take just one, down-sized project to work on in our down time. I hope to have 50 cards (all the same) done by the time we get back. I think it would be uber-cool to have 40 different cards though.

Have a great week!

Linda said...

Wow 40 cards. Good for you!
Your card looks great. But I know what you mean. Sometimes when I finish a card I think, "what happened?"
From the comments I think you are out voted. It is cute.

Unknown said...

What better way to use up old paper! This is just stunning! Love it!
Blessings,
Kim xXx

Martina said...

It looks great :-)

Carolyn said...

Beautiful card! I should do sketches.

whoistracy said...

Well I think this is fabulous! Funny how the cards we always think are "ok" turn out to be the one others like the best. At least, that always happens to me. So glad you could play along with us this week!

Sarah said...

This is great! Love your take on the sketch!

Laurel said...

I'm so glad you joined us Alanna, it is fabulous!

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