My First Challenge Entry

Ok, here it is folks, my entry for the Everything But The Kitchen Sink Challenge! This was a sketch challenge. EBTKS provided the sketch to base your card on. Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

It's not my most favorite card ever. I was going for a more Victorian love note sort of look. Any thoughts on how I could give it a more Victorian feel? Please keep in mind, I am a crafter on a budget. Haha!

Here are the materials I used for my card:

Creme Colored Cardstock (8" x 5.5" to create a 4" x 5.5" card when folded)

"Faded Text Background Stamp" by Stampabilities

"Love" Stamp by Stampin' Up

Brown Ink

Red Ribbon 5/16" wide

Silk Rose Petals

Oval Paper Punch

Jeweled Brad

Lighter

Glue Pen

Sponge

Dimensionals

Awl

Directions:

After folding the cardstock in half, I tore the bottom edge of what will be the front of the card. Next I took a lighter to burn the torn edge to give it an "antiqued" look. Then I stamped the background stamp. The ribbon was glued on next with the glue pen. While the glue was drying, I stamped the "Love" stamp on a scrap piece of cream cardstock and punched it out with the oval punch. I sponged the edges of the oval with brown ink. The completed oval was adhered to the card front with dimensional squares. Finally I added the flower. I used a silk flower like the ones you can find in bunches at most craft stores. I just took a single rose apart to use just a few layers of petals. I instered the brad through the center of the petals and used an awl to poke a hole through the ribbon and cardstock so I could easily insert the brad through the front of the card. I flatened the brad and *voila* a card was born.

While my methods may seem rudimentary to some, I am still a beginner and work with what I've got. I improvise when needed. I also try to keep a handle on my craft supply purchases because I already have an entire closet overflowing with yarn, beads, stamps, findings and other crafty materials. I really should try to use some of that up before I buy more. As it is, I already need another peg board to house all my craft tools. Haha!

Wish me luck and let me knoiw if you enter the contest too!