Encircled in Nature

Gorgeous!  AAA Cards #264 has a lovely sketch for us this round - yay!
I have to confess right up front - it took me three tries to get this card to a place that made me happy, lol, and I almost never design that way either!  I've always been a warts-and-all kind of blogger - when something doesn't quite go how I imagined, I tend to forge ahead anyway, and then call out some things I might have done differently on retrospect - because I want you to see that it's ALWAYS a process, and sometimes the process is bumpy!  Not today, though...  I first started with a white-on-white Stitched layer for the stamping, then tried the twiggy wreath in a couple browns.  Sigh.  Cutting down for a layer was too tight - it didn't look right!  But first I tried it on a colored layer, in Fresh Freesia, still no good, sigh.  So then I went for stamping straight onto the card base, and then, I stamped off two more times with the wreath to sort of soften it up a little.  Then I was able to pop dot my flowers, and add the sentiment stamped on Freesia - whew!  I did finish with a few Brass Dragonflies just because - maybe perhaps a little overboard for the AAA brief!  But I made it, lol!
Encircled in Nature Stamp Set; Basic White & Fresh Freesia CS; Early Espresso Ink; Granny apple Green, Daffodil Delight & Fresh Freesia Blends Markers; Brass Dragonflies; #AAA264.

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​Critter Class 2024, Saturday May 11, 2 PM
Yay!  One of my favorite classes of the year!  Time to bring on all those cute critters we've been seeing!  This class will feature 6 cards with envelopes, for all occasions, and includes all your supplies (bring your own favorite snips and adhesive!), plus snacks, drinks and a special gift from me, all for $25!  This class can also be FREE with your order of $30 or more!  Class is ON for Saturday, May 11, at 2 PM!  RSVP now to save your spot!

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