Stamping 411 Sketch Challenge #194

It's official!  Spring Break is here!  I have two weeks to spend on stamping and creating.  I also need to do some spring cleaning both at home and in my classroom.  I am excited about all the things I hope to accomplish!

My card today is one that I created this morning.  Last night I found the new Stamping 411 Sketch and throughout the night, my brain was whirling with ideas!  I decided to think "outside the box" and created a card that used my punches.  I still had some Poppy Parade Cardstock and some Basic Black pieces left on my craft table, so I went to work.

Here is what I created:

I created my own Paper Lanterns with little white flowers.  The lanterns are created using the 1 1/4" circle punch, then I used my crimper to make them look more like Paper Lanterns.  The little flowers are created with the Itty Bitty Punches...love 'em!  I used the scallop ribbon punch to add a strip of black to the bottom of the card.  The "Just for You" sentiment is from the hostess level 1 set called "Afterthoughts".

Thanks for stopping by!

All supplies are Stampin' Up:
Stamps: Afterthoughts (Hostess Level 1)
Inks: Basic Black
Paper: Poppy Parade, Basic Black and Whisper White
Tools: 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Crimper, Linen Thread, Ribbon Punch, Bitty Punch Pack, Jewels