There are days when I sit down in my craft room and I have this great idea in my head. I pull out all of the supplies I know I'm going to use and I settle in to stamping. Then halfway through the project I hit a huge road block. The idea in my head just doesn't translate to the project sitting in front of me. Does this ever happen to you?
For this card, I got the card base, Basic Black and DSP layers down and then....nothing. The idea for the focal point of the card just wasn't working. Sometimes when this happens, I find that the best thing to do is walk away. Sure, I could get frustrated. Maybe I could get some short term satisfaction over ripping the card to shreds in a mini temper tantrum, but later I would regret that decision.
I like to let things marinate.
By giving my brain some time to process the idea, I came to the realization that the direction I was taking the card in was wrong. So instead, I went back to my clean and simple style of stamping. I pulled out the Stitched with Cheer stamp set because I knew that the images would coordinate beautifully with the DSP I had chosen. This card is just so easy to make, and I absolutely love the end result: classy and simple! Some two step stamping, and overlapping the "Holly" in the sentiment with the actual holly image gave me the design harmony I was craving!
Hostess Code for December 1-31, 2016 - Q2N74DT4
If you place an order with me during the month of December, use the code Q2N74DT4, and I will send you a free gift! If you place an order over $150 (before tax and shipping), do not use the code - you qualify for Stampin' Rewards and you will still get the free gift from me! The hostess code will close out on Dec. 31st, 2016. Free gifts will be sent out during the first 2 weeks of January 2017.
If you place an order with me during the month of December, use the code Q2N74DT4, and I will send you a free gift! If you place an order over $150 (before tax and shipping), do not use the code - you qualify for Stampin' Rewards and you will still get the free gift from me! The hostess code will close out on Dec. 31st, 2016. Free gifts will be sent out during the first 2 weeks of January 2017.
