Global Design Project 162 - Sketch Challenge

Today I submitted an entry to my first ever card challenge over at Global Design Project #162 .

A card challenge is a great way to get inspired when you are a little stuck for a card design, and also to share your creation and network with a bunch of like minded creative people from all over the world.

I was so excited to receive the gorgeous Frosted Floral Designer Series Paper and matching Cardstock in my order this week. The pack is full of gorgeous shimmery designs and is one of my Stampin' Up! must haves. Accompanying these are the Frosted Bouquet Framelits dies which I have used to create the label, thin frame and embellishments on the card. Another must have of mine is the Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (try saying that five times fast!). I used it to create a subtle texture on my happy birthday label. I think it gives an added dimension to the design. The beautiful sentiment is from the Special Celebrations Stamp Set.

Adhering the thin frame was made easy with the fine tip glue pen, I don't know about you but I can make quite the mess when it comes to glue. The fine tip on this pen gave me precise, mess free application.

Have you ever participated in a card challenge? If not give it a go, this was so much fun, I can't wait to enter more. Please feel free to link to your creations below if you have, I'd love to see them.

Have a great day. Suzanne xx

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