Rooted in Nature for CTS271

We are just three weeks away from the release of Stampin’ Up!’s 2018 Annual Catalog. I’m so excited for the ceremonial ribbon to be cut on this catalog – there are SO MANY great, new products inside the pages of this book. My card for this week’s CAS(E) This Sketch challenge features an AMAZING new bundle from the catalog that’s certain to be on your wish list. Here’s my card:

And here’s Donna Mikasa’s sketch for this week’s challenge that inspired my card:

Tips, Tricks and Reminders

• Rooted in Nature. How gorgeous is this tree from the new Rooted in Nature bundle? I love all of the images in this set, but this tree might be my favorite (or, at least, until I work with the other images). There’s such a calmness to the design and height of the tree, so I wanted a similar zen-like feel on the rest of my project. This layout and these colors helped me to achieve the exact look I wanted. Here’s a look at Rooted in Nature:I’ve been playing with this tree, this sentiment from Artistically Asian and these colors for a week – the project pieces have moved around on my table with different layouts and shapes. I was just patiently waiting for the right way to showcase it. This week’s sketch was my answer.
• Friendship. The sentiment I used is the Japanese Kanji character for “friendship” from the Artistically Asian stamp set. I purchased this set to have an image of bamboo to pair with my panda (from the Party Panda Sale-a-Bration set) – was so happy to have it since it pairs so beautifully with this tree from Rooted in Nature. Because the sketch calls for a sentiment that overlaps the two panels, I tried little circles and ovals before deciding I could line them up perfectly with my Stamparatus. I cut my panels of cardstock that would be lined up along the top of each piece. By placing each panel in the same spot on the tool, I was able to stamp both separately and was assured that the sentiment would line up perfectly when the two panels were glued together. <3 Here’s a look at the Artistically Asian stamp set: 
• Earthy Color Combination. When I started playing with this tree image, my card featured Pear Pizzazz and Soft Suede. I needed one additional color and knew So Saffron would be my addition. If you like this earthy, calm combination of So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz and Soft Suede, please save this:

Bundles: Rooted in Nature  Stamp Sets: Rooted in Nature, Artistically Asian  Papers: Crumb Cake, Pear Pizazz, Soft Suede, So Saffron, Thick Very Vanilla  Inks: Soft Suede  Accessories: Nature’s Roots Framelits Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Rooted In Nature Clear-Mount Bundle – 148353

Price: $72.75

Artistically Asian Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 141781

Price: $19.00

Soft Suede 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 115318

Price: $8.00

Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 120953

Price: $8.00

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 131201

Price: $8.00

So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 105118

Price: $8.00

Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 144237

Price: $7.00

Supply List

I hope you’ll pop over to the CAS(E) This Sketch site to see the cards by the design team members and to play along with this week’s challenge.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

Early Release – Get These New Products Now

The Make a Difference stamp set featured on this card is available in two of the Share What You Love bundles – and the Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper is only available in one. Be sure to check out the Early Release items that are currently available to customers. I’m so excited we get to share this suite with you – so many great products in these offerings. Click on the image below to take a look at the .pdf promotional:To read more about this new promotion, CLICK HERE.

Retiring Items Discounted! Be sure to check out all the retiring items by clicking below to review the retiring items in my online store – some items are discounted by up to 50%: