IC1080 - Connecting Threads - Inspiration
I took my inspiration from the classic Argyle Quilt Pattern and carried that cozy, stitched‑together feel into my card design. While flipping through my Christmas paper stash, I found this cheerful plaid that instantly felt perfect for a playful holiday card base. I layered it on red for a crisp frame and then mounted everything onto a clean white card base to let the pattern shine.
To echo the layered look of the plaid, I added a strip of green and white polka‑dot paper another happy find from my scrap pile and framed it in red so it ties seamlessly into the overall design.
For the focal point, I pulled out this adorable gnome image from Rubbernecker, colored him with Copics in festive shades, and used the coordinating die to cut him out. He is popped up on dimensionals for a bit of whimsy and depth. To finish the card, I added the Merry Christmas sentiment, also popped up, and sprinkled a few green gems around the panel for just the right touch of sparkle.
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cute and beautiful card Lisa.....gr karin
ReplyDeleteA fun Gnome and lovely fresh looking traditional colours.
ReplyDeleteB x
Cute gnome! Great layout, papers and lovely cheerful festive colours.
ReplyDeletexx
Great fun card Lisa, love the cute Gnome and plaid paper.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Darling card Lisa, cute gnome and like the papers!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!
ReplyDeleteOh so cute Lisa loving your background paper really makes your gnome pop xxx
ReplyDeleteHe is so cute and I love the green and red, fabulous card Lisa..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
He is too cute and your coloring matches the papers just perfectly!
ReplyDeleteYou've colored the little gnome so beautiful and I love the layout of your card. A cheerful Christmascard Lisa.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Miranda