Welcome to challenge #225 with the 3-2-1 recipe “Sweet Surprise” here at Double Trouble. You need 3 layers (card base does not count), 2 images (stamps, dies or Ephemera) 1 aperture any shape. Thing 3 from our Twisted Sister opt is to fill in the aperture with an image and/or make a shaker filled with sprinkled bits. Thing s2 is a Double Dare opt to use the TSOT sketch #704 and enter at TSOT. Beware of the backlinking rules.
My card is 5.25′ square, the Patterned layer is 4.25″ square and I used a new Craft Addiction UK die set to cut this piece giving me the scalloped edge aperture in the middle. I added a white embossed piece behind. The EF is from StampinUP. My cake is from a die set by Memory Box and I used paper scraps for this. The floral sprig is made from felt and was something I forgot I had but found when looking for something else. The patterned paper is from a pad by Crafter’s Companion. I wanted candles on the cake but didn’t have anything small enough so I used some sprinkles and added a pop of color dot at the top for a flame. I’m not big on making shaker cards and didn’t feel up to doing one for this challenge.
For now I am not adding a sentiment and my card isn’t a true reflection of the sketch but comes close. With the PP, embossed layer and the cake stack I have 4 layers, the cake and the floral sprig make 2 images and the aperture is evident so the recipe is complete. Now it is your turn and I’m sure you will do some very creative work using this recipe. Above all have fun creating.
Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you and your time.
Beautiful! Love the papers you chose.
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Many thanks.
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WOW!! Love the white embossed scalloped paper, the felt flowers, and the surrounding paper which looks like gold foil. Your favourite colour of purple suits this card and the candles are perfect.
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Thanks Brenda
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Great card. I like the addition of the felt flowers. Lots of interesting texture. You can always add Happy Birthday at the bottom
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Thanks and I may do that when and if I use it. It may go to the donation cards as well.
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Great design and combination of textures. Love the purple.
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Thanks Gayle
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Very pretty card.
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Thanks a lot Gerry
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Such beautiful paper, Johanna, and the felt flowers were a great find.
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Thanks. That paper pad has some wonderful patterns and colours.
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Using that beautiful paper to cut your aperture and the add of the cake is a bunch of yummy. Very pretty card and nice use of colors.
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Thanks Suzanne.
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Love the purples you used, look so elegant with the metallic paper!
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Thanks Melanie – I adore that paper pad.
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Johanna this is so pretty! I love the metallics! It will be nice to have on hand for a wedding or birthday or other celebration. Sometimes I do a no-sentiment card so that it’s ready for whatever! 🙂
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Thanks, I obviously do the same thing once in a while.
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