It's time for the new sketch at The Sweet Stop, SSS193:
...and this is what I came up with...

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Stamps: Bottom of My Heart (Sweet 'n Sassy), Border Banter (SU!)... Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Gray (SU!), Vellum (The Paper Company)... Ink: Tuxedo Black (Adirondack), Real Red and Craft White (SU!)... Tools: Heart Die set (Sweet 'n Sassy), Postage Stamp die (Spellbinders), Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder (SU!), border punch (Martha Stewart), Sewing machine (Janome)... Embellishments: Paper flower (misc), Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Silver Sequins (Michael's), Lace (misc)
Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Janice Melton, Korin Sutherland, Ceal Pritchett, Marlena Peduzzi, Melissa Shultz, Robin Parker, Faye Wynn-Jones, Melissa Shultz and Stephanie Serrano.
The inspiration for the hearts came from CASE Study #123, and the confetti filled vellum inspiration came from Teri Anderson's fab card.
Enjoy your weekend,












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What a great card, Monika! LOVE all the sequins, and that postage stamp die is a must-have! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Jinny Newlin | Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:57 PM
just loaded with gorgeous details! You always have a feast for the eyes each time I visit! Thanks for playing with us again over on CASE Study :)
Posted by: Maureen | Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 12:17 AM
Soo Pretty and Sweet Miss Monika! Love the Wonderful embossing and Pretty Border! And I am really LOVING the Fun confetti behind the vellum!! Looks Awesome Lady!
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 01:57 AM
I love that postage die and all of your beautiful layers! The sequins are especially fabulous!
Posted by: Christina MacLaren | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10:11 PM
This is such a unique card. You are very creative. Beautiful!
Posted by: stephanie s. | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 07:32 PM
WOW - this is just fabulous!!! Love that postage stamp with the vellum!
Posted by: Maria | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 03:44 PM
Twine...sewing...sequins, oh my! I am loving this one, Miss Monika. And that stamp with the confetti inside is so fab! Happy New Year!
Posted by: Michelle Philippi | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 01:59 PM
So much gooness here - that little sewn pocket, the embossing - you have a good eye for combining elements and making them look beautiful!
Posted by: Jeanne J. | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 11:27 AM
Gorgeous card, Monika! Love all of the texture and elements. Great Anniversary card.
Posted by: Cynthia O. | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 10:58 AM
very cute, love the little window holding the glittery hearts.
Posted by: Kim Howard | Monday, January 14, 2013 at 09:54 AM
love how the red pops against that black embossing and cute shaker, and double heart!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 05:48 PM
I just love your creativity! Wonderful sketch to follow, I love how you used it! The sequins are so pretty and the embossing and stitched stamp are fantastic!
Posted by: Jennifer Dunn | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 01:28 PM
Wow, is that ever pretty! Love the use of sequins!!
Posted by: Denise M. | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 09:07 AM
Oh wow, this is just GORGEOUS Monika - so many wonderful details and I love the idea of using sequins for the confetti. Fabby! x
Posted by: Helen Berry | Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 04:10 AM
Love the confetti postage stamp, Monika...how clever! These colors are very classy looking and as usual, your details and texture are amazing! Hugs!
Posted by: Cathymac | Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:02 PM