~ Sweet Stems ~

Hello from a very cold central Alberta, Canada! The thermometer was at -40C this morning and now it's hovering around the -32C mark. Brrr! Great day to bake, do laundry, and paper craft :o) I completed the Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge from Wednesday using my new *preview* set, Sweet Stems, from the new 2008-2009 Spring/Summer Catalog that is coming out in January...such a cute set it is too :o) I also used new designer paper, Raspberry Tart, that will be featured in the new catty. I have more new sets to preview for you all...so stay tuned!

Here is the sketch challenged posted on SCS:

....and here is my card using the same layout:

I know I didn't follow the sketch EXACTLY, by adding the white ribbon, but I just felt it needed that little sumthin' sumthin' to make it complete! The pearls I got from Walmart in the Martha Stewart craft section...thanks for stoppin' by.

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Stems

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red, Raspberry Tart DP, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Basic Black, Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: SU! circle punches, blender pen, white ribbon, MS border punch, MS sticky back pearls, rub on's