To My Love

This week, the Card Positioning System team, sponsored by The Twinery, challenged their readers to design a card based on sketch CPS #253.  Although I don't have baker's twine from The Twinery, I wanted to design a card incorporating twine.  It's the least I could do to honor their graciousness.

I began by searching through my papers to find a print that would lend itself to a circular cut.  I found a flower print in a K&Company Handmade Lofty Nest pad that worked perfectly.  I used a Fiskars ShapeCutter system to cut the scalloped half moon shape.  Then, I cut the bottom block from a green print from the same pad.  I used a Martha Stewart punch to create picture corners from the flower print to frame the block.  I wrapped the twine in an "x" shape around the block and tied it with a square knot.  Next, I found a couple of K&Company Handmade die-cut shapes to use as embellishments.  Using my calligraphic skills, I wrote the phrase "My Love" on the tag.  Finally, I edged all the pieces with a coffee bean ink pad, arranged them to follow the sketch, and attached them.  As a finishing touch, I rounded the upper right hand corner.

I want to dedicate this card to my wife, whose love and support inspire me to create everyday.  I hope you like my card and welcome your comments.  Godspeed!