Hardwood Frame - You Make the World a Better Place

Hardwood background stamp, my other favorite stamp from Stampin'Up's 2014 Occasions Mini Catalog!  This card was not what I had in mind when I decided to make a frame using the Hardwood Background stamp.  I love this paper from Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack, it looks like wall paper when paired with the Hardwood background.  What do you think?  I love what I made so far and then I hit a wall!  I tried different layouts, embellishments, nothing works for me.  So the frame sat on my desk for almost two weeks.

I was playing with another card when these elements fell into place.  I finally came up with a layout I can "live with".  LOL!!!  I love this sentiment from the Starburst Sayings stamp set and the matching framelits dies.  I wanted the sentiment to be in red but not a solid red that's why I cut it up.  I don't remember piecing a sentiment before and doing so here, made all the difference.  I really like how this turned out.

Here is the full card.  I LOVE it.  Sponging the edges of the frame gave it some dimension, pretty neat effect!

Thanks for stopping by today.  To get more details on the supplies used here, click the product links or visit my store HERE.

Cheers!!!

irene



Here's my supplies list:

                           
Starburst Sayings Item #133182                            Starburst Framelits Dies Item #132967


                           
Hardwood   Item#133035                       Fresh Prints Designer Paper Stack  Item#132996

Inks:  Baked Brown Sugar, Real Red
Cardstock:  Baked Brown Sugar, Coastal Cabana, Whisper White
Embellishments:  Baker's Twine, Pearls