Sunday, October 7

For You: Sweater Sweet


Sweater prints: I am currently obsessed.  Nordic sweater prints: better still.  What's not to love about giving cards the cozy feel of a favorite sweater?  Nordic Spring from WaltzingMouse is a great set... it perfectly captures the essence of classic hand-knit patterns. Pair it with houndstooth and doilies for a shabby chic card with a touch of winter charm.

The WaltzingMouse Sketch Challenge inspired my design... 


... thanks for popping in.  Happy Columbus Day! ;)

WMS: Nordic Spring, Heirloom Patterns, Dainty Doilies Large, Cameo to Go (sentiment)
Cardstock: PTI Rustic Cream, Dark Chocolate, & Kraft
Ink: PTI Autumn Rose, Kraft, Dark Chocolate, & Simply Chartreuse
Trim: PTI Autumn Rose saddle stitch ribbon, Prima trim
Sassy Somethings: Webster's Pages trinket pin

18 comments:

Jen Adcock said...

Be still my beating heart! I just love a well crafted bit of background stamping and boy did you deliver! I don't have any of the Nordic Series from WMS but you may have just pushed me over the line.

Your card is divine. The colors so rich and the layering of the die cuts just sublime. The bit of vintage crochet trim is pretty darn special too. Wonderful work once again.

Natty said...

This is lovely Denise - fab choice of colours and I love that circle stamp, have had my eye on that set a while. ;o)

Kelly S. said...

Ohhh GORGEOUS, Denise! Love the colors you chose for your sweater background and the houndstooth "stripe" adds such a fun detail! The Prima trim is a perfect fit with this cozy card, as is the saddle stitch ribbon, cozy as can be! Love the little sentiment circle you created, TOO!

suezie said...

I love, love, love your card! The colours are fab together and so much stamping - it all just works so well. Hugs

LittleSurferGirl said...

Honestly, you're amazing. I don't know how you nail every single card you make. You have *the* eye for adding the perfect amount of color and embellishment to make your cards so pleasing. As always, it's just beautiful!

Karin Åkesdotter said...

So BEAUTIFUL! Love your card!
Hugs, Karin

Lisa Elton said...

Beautiful stamping and a warm cozy card, love it Denise!

Teresa Kline said...

gorgeous!

enjoy *~*

Melissa said...

So pretty! Love your warm colors and patterns! This makes me want to run to my craft room and pull out my Nordic set!!

Vickie Z said...

Wonderful background stamping! Love the Nordic Spring image with the houndstooth! Doily is fab!

Anne B said...

So pretty Denise. Love the colours you chose and that combination of the nordic print and houndstooth is just divine :)

Jeanne J. said...

Denise, The PP you created is stunning and I love the colors! This looks so vintage! Gorgeous!!

Sarah said...

I love the Nordic stamps too and your card is beautiful.

Renee said...

I love this!! :)
That sweater background is stunning...
and with the houndstooth...
just die!
The colors...
makes me wrapped up in a cozy sweater...
and with the doily, lace and fabby bow...
feels like home!
Perfection!! :)

Claire said...

What an absolutely beautiful card Denise - I can't believe your background is stamped....it's so perfect! If I'd have attempted it I'm quite sure I'd have given up in a fit of temper!!

Julia Aston said...

How lovely Denise! your colors are wonderful - what a great background! Thanks for playing with the WMS sketch this week!

Jean Martin said...

Denise this is beautiful! One of my favorites so far! Thanks for playing along with the Mischief Makers! I hope to see your wonderful cards again! :)

Kim Duran said...

Denise, your card is gorgeous! I love those Nordic knitted stamps, especially how you stamped the whole background. Such a warm and cozy style!