Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Inkspirations 51 - Gingerbread Man 2010


Hello again,

its not often I post twice in one day but I managed to get my card finished for this weeks Inkspiration challenge. So what challenge did Keesh set this week - ahh a nice sketch. Here it is.



I couldn't resist turning to a very cute gingerbread man stamp. That led me to think Soft Suede - its actually a very gingerbready colour! After scrouging around my DSP collection I settled on Sweet Slumber as I thought the warm - yet Christmassy colours suited my gingerbread man. So here he is.



I started with a Riding Hood Red base, layered that with a So Saffron mat, then two different DSP patterns as per the sketch. To cover the join (and cause it looks good) I added some dotty Soft Suede grosgrain ribbon (and a bow). My gingerbread man is framed in the circle feature of the sketch, stamped in Soft Suede on Very Vanilla, then layered onto a Riding Hood Red scalloped circle mat. I added a couple of RHR buttons to finish the gingerbread man off and then mounted the circle panel up on dimensionals. The last thing to add was the sentiment - using a couple of stamped jewelery tags threaded through the Soft Suede bow. The inside was finished off simply to match.

I was quite happy with this turned out - I could almost describe it as tasty ;)(Ok may'be if you were a caterpillar)

Thanks for visiting,
Kim

Recipe: All SU! unless otherwise noted
Stamps: Holiday Button Bits (PaperTrey Inc), Tiny Treats: Christmas (PTI)
Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, Very Vanilla
Ink: Soft Suede, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Medium Jewelery Tag, Circle nestabilities, Sweet Slumber DSP (R), Soft Suede dotted grosgrain ribbon, RHR buttons (Button Bouquet)(R), red embroidery thread, Double sided tape, Dimensionals, Tombow

11 comments:

  1. This is so cute! The Sweet Slumber DSP looks perfect with it. And that bow! Perfect!

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  2. Awww too totally cute Kim. Love all aspects of your card, very spesh!

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  3. I have GOT to remember to stamp the inside just like you have! This is a great card, Kim! Love the buttons on the gingerbread man!

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  4. KIM!!! HELLO lovely!!! This is sooooo cute!! I love the layout sketch and the colour of the DSP and the Gingerbread man, oh he's soooo cute!!!
    Super card buddy, what a super star you are!!
    Hope you are well!
    SMiles Sharnee :)

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  5. I love how you hung the merry & bright sentiments from the punched tags! The inside is just adorable too! I can't get over how cute this is!!

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  6. Kim, your cards are always lovely and this is no exception. I love the designer paper, it really is the perfect match for the gingerbread man. This is super cute, love the inside too.

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  7. This is a gorgeous card Kim! Love your choice of DSP & those little tags & the spotty ribbon are perfect! Hmmm, now you've got me thinking about children's bedtime stories, lol! Too cute :)

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  8. Just love this little gingerbread man! Great mix of DPs and the buttons are the perfect touch :) Thanks for playing Inkspirations this week!

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  9. Too cute!! Love how you've stamped the gingerbread man inside the card too - double the yumminess.

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