A Reason to Celebrate for CTS282

I’m excited about today! CAS(E) This Sketch is launching one of my sketches for this week’s challenge. When we were asked to submit sketches for the team, I sketched some simple ideas in a notebook and texted pictures from my iPhone. It’s fun to see that sketch come to life – and I can’t wait to see what the other designers and participants this week come up with. Here’s my card:

And here’s the banner for this week’s CAS(E) This Sketch challenge that inspired my card (this sketch challenge goes live at 10am EST):

Tips, Tricks and Reminders

• A Reason to Celebrate. Painted Glass isn’t the first thing you think about when sitting down to make a Christmas card, but the “A Reason to Celebrate” sentiment is quite appropriate, don’t you think? The Old English Gothic calligraphy lent the level of sophistication I wanted for my card. Here’s a closer look at this sentiment that I cropped with a Layering Ovals Framelits Die:While I only used the Painted Glass stamp set, the set also comes with a coordinating set of Framelits. Here’s a look at the Painted Glass Bundle: If you’d like to see ALL of the items in this amazing suite, click on this image:
• Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper. How gorgeous are the papers in the Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper? Let me answer that for you – they are amazingly gorgeous. The Real Red panel on my card is from the Regals 6″ x 6″ Designer Paper, and the beautiful panel of holly and Real Red jingle bells on the top is from Under the Mistletoe. Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in the Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper: Good news! The Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper, featured on this card, is one of ten packs of Designer Series Papers in Stampin’ Up!’s “Buy 3, Get 1 FREE” promotion in July. There’s no better time to stock up! Click on the picture below to check out the sale in my online store:
• Christmas Colors. The colors for this card are pulled right from the Under the Mistletoe Designer Series paper. Old Olive, Real Red and Early Espresso are a gorgeous combination of colors that share both the warmth and joy of the holiday. If you like this combination of colors as much as I do, please save this:

Stamp Sets: Painted Glass  Papers: Under the Mistletoe Designer Series Paper, Regals 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper (Real Red), Early Espresso, Old Olive, Thick Whisper White  Inks: Basic Black  Accessories: Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals

Painted Glass Clear-Mount Stamp Set – 147461

Price: $18.00

Painted Glass Clear-Mount Bundle – 148362

Price: $42.25

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies – 141706

Price: $35.00

Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper – 146921

Price: $11.00

Regals 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper – 146965

Price: $11.00

Early Espresso 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 119686

Price: $8.50

Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock – 100702

Price: $8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock – 140272

Price: $7.75

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. This challenge goes live at 10am EST.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Brian

To help expand our family and create opportunities for even more meaningful relationships with fellow crafters, Stampin’ Up! is giving us a Stampin’ Pad Family Recruiting Promotion. During this promotion, new team members will receive a FREE assortment of Classic Stampin’ Pads (your choice!) with your Starter Kit!