Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #136


Love this week's sketch from AHSC and initially I had planned to follow the sketch very closely but as you can see it changed a little as I created.  I am currently trying to use up some of my stash and I reached into my Christmas Papers and pulled out "Sparkle and Shine".  I love this paper packet and as I played I wanted to incorporate the  "Home for the Holidays" zip strip and then the trees seemed like a good idea...
Other products I used for this card:
- Silver Foil Tape
- Juniper Cardstock and Ink for stamping
- Festive Trees (B1493) Stamp Set. This is a hostess rewards stamp and only available until the end of December... as me how you can get yours!
- White Enamel Stars and a Red Enamel Heart
- Silver Marker!  I haven't used this product before and LOVE! I coloured in the dots on my center tree and did a little accent on my heart tree. Great way to add a little sparkle. Why haven't I played with the Metallic Markers before?!?  Silly me!

Thank you for stopping by and I truly appreciate your comments. I hope you have been inspired and decide to come play along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!

Happy Crafting! 


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