Framed Papercraft #1

 Best. Day. Ever. #1 

 This first design is my submission to the Atlantic Hearts Challenge, Sketch #97, My Creative Moments: Monday Morning Challenge #4 and the Stamp and Create March Challenge.

I turned the sketch on its side because the acrylic frame is oriented as landscape instead of portrait. This is a not a traditional card in that it is a design inserted into an acrylic frame. The ribbon, doily and die cut are adhered to the paper layers inside the frame. On the exterior, I stamped the sentiment and added the bow and the butterfly.

This would be a pleasant item to have on the desk or to give as gifts to coworkers. It may also be something to give for Mother's Day. I used a generic sentiment so that the design could be easily changed and the sentiment would still work for most occasions. Here is the video on how to make this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSl0IJoLtfk .

Here is a view of the back to show the frame. (I live in the desert so please pardon my dusty patio!)

Techniques: Stamping on acrylic, punching, die cutting
Products are Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted:

Frame: WalMart (less than $1)
Stamp: Best Day Ever stamp set
Die: Deco Labels Framelits
Ink: StazOn Opaque Ink in Cotton White
Cardstock: Pacific Point, Garden Green, Whisper White, Strawberry Slush
DSP: Painted Blooms
Punches: Bitty Butterfly, Elegant Butterfly, Martha Stewart border punch
Other: Glue dots, Whisper White organza ribbon, doily (Hobby Lobby)
Size: A7 (5" x 7")

Visit the Atlantic Hearts, My Creative Moments and Stamp and Create blogs for additional card ideas.