For TSOT 682

  Thanks for stopping by to see my DT post for the new Sketch challenge over at Try A Sketch on Tuesday See the inspiration sketch below...

 I started with ivory colored cardstock for a softer look. I then took a crumb cake colored ink and watered that down and smooshed the front panel of the card, while that was drying, I got busy cutting out all the die pieces to put all these images together, loooots of pieces!

 I layered the Gman, candy cane and holly completed pieces similarly to the two circles like the sketch. I did keep the line, tie bow and sentiment the same as the sketch. A little secret...I forgot to tie the twine around the base before I glued to the card base...Ugh!...but I was able to place it and glue in place without it curling...phew! I placed the sentiment on it's side for a little fun and found these sweet embellishments in my stash that I had won and forgot about!

  Here's a close up of the die cuts. It is a lot of work but this is one of my favorite sets from Spellbinders and to me, it's a Christmas classic I'll use for years more!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you will join us for this challenge! See you in the gallery with your creation!!

Melissa