Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Happy Birthday



With Archiver's closing a few months ago, I  haven't bought any 6x6 patterned paper packs lately and honestly haven't missed them much as I'm not much of a patterned paper user, but there are times when a touch of patterned paper provides the right touch. I had made this card without any paper and it didn't look finished to me.  I added the strip of patterned paper against a strip of deep purple cardstock.  To me, this finished the card off.  I think this one might go to Ryan.  The patterned paper actually reminds me of clothes he would where.  He is a bit of a trendy dresser so the combination of patterned paper with music would suit him well.

And of course, the sketch layout is another awesome one from. CASE this Sketch.



21 comments:

sandie said...

you are right the DSP does make the perfect finish and this is a great and unique take on the sketch (and we love this!)

Gerrina said...

The card is indeed finished with that DP! Great music swirl! Hugs, Gerrina

Hannelie said...

I LOVE your take on the sketch Lynn!
Great colors that you picked too!

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

Love your take on the sketch and the edging does finish it off so nicely - great guy card :)

Kristie Goulet said...

EEEK! I love this, Lynn! The patterned paper finishes it of nicely! :)

~amy~ said...

Awesome touch of patterned paper!

Maureen said...

funny how one little thing makes such a big impact! That strip makes the card look all dressed up...just like your sharp dressed son! ox

Marisa said...

Your little strip of paper makes all the difference. Fabulous card!!

Barb said...

It's so perfect for Ryan with the musical notes, colors and perfect bit of patterned paper - he'll love it! ♥

Leigh Penner said...

Oh, this is wonderful! A perfect take on the sketch!

Diane Jaquay said...

You're right, the patterned paper and card stock strip is the perfect finishing touch to this fabulous CAS card!

Tracey McNeely said...

Love this Lynn, that is the perfect set for this sketch! The patterned paper is such a nice finishing touch!

Deepti said...

This is lovely, the music notes in the BG are truly a music to my eyes :)

Michelle said...

Fabulous card! I love your choice of papers to finish it. Another awesome masculine card. :-)

Joyce said...

Fabulous design, and that patterned paper really does add that extra something. Love the musical notes behind the sentiment.

Jinny Newlin said...

This is so striking, Lynn! Really love the combination of gray and navy!

Jen W. said...

Yup - that touch of patterned paper is perfect! Love it! Thanks for playing along with CAS(E) This Sketch this week!

Sue Lelli said...

I'd be LOST without my patterned paper! LOL! LOVE the strip you added and now I'm singing THAT song!

Virginia L. said...

Perfect use of pattern paper with your awesome stamping! I am like you, I do love a good pad of pattern paper, but sometimes, I hardly use it at all :) This is one GREAT guy card!

donna mikasa said...

Love the flow of the musical notes--great take on the sketch! Thanks so much for joining CAS(E) this Sketch!

shawnacreate said...

who made the stamps?