Here is the card I recently made using woodgrain for the Card A Day Challenge.

Using a dry embossing folder by Darice on Champagne Cardstock I created the woodgrain look. The leaves and bird are cut by the Art Philosophy Cricut® Cartridge using B&T Duos® from the Chantilly Paper Packet and Buttercup Cardstock. After cutting the leaves and the bird I realized I wanted more of a traditional look and the Chantilly paper was a little too whimsical. Using Olive Exclusive Ink®,  Buttercup Exclusive Ink®, and my trusty sponge daubers I added more color to achieve the look I was going for yet leaving the subtle pattern to the paper. The sentiment is stamped in Champagne Exclusive Ink® using the Card Chatter- Sympathy Stamp Set. I also tied a bow using the Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment.

This is one of the great things I love about creating cards and scrapbook pages…. When I wasn’t happy with the color of the leaves and the bird I could have started all over, but I tend to be very frugal with my papercrafting products (we all know this hobby is not cheap!!) so I forced myself to think outside the box and I loved the creation I came up with! Taking time to think of the resources I have on hand and stretching my imagination and creativity….that really is what papercrafting is all about, right?!?

-Kelly

{This card was inspired by themangoboysandme.blogspot.com }

Please note: I am not competing in the Card A Day Challenge for recognition, prize, or compensation. I am playing along for the fun and personal challenge of making 30 cards within 30 days. All products used are from CTMH unless otherwise noted.

Today’s sketch comes from CAS(E) this Sketch! and is linked to their blog for this week’s challenge!!

Here is my card:

Using a white cardstock base, the image on the card is cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut® Cartridge in Black Cardstock and a B&T Duo® from the For Always Paper Packet. I doubled layered the cardstock and patterned paper to add more dimension and effect to the card.

{The image actually cuts in an oval and I just trimmed it in half to create the shape I was looking for.}

I tied a bow using Black Hemp, and added the sentiment from the Love Doily Stamp Set in Black Exclusive Ink®. To give the card a finished look I added a flourish from the Small Sparkles Clear Flourishes collection.

I’m also using this card as my “Make It Black and White” card for the Card A Day Challenge, and it will be perfect for the wedding we are attending in October!!

-Kelly