For the Newlyweds...

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After some freak storms yesterday, I felt like creating something sunny and happy. The fun sketch over at Everything But the Kitchen Sink is one that leaves a lot up to interpretation, and so here is mine! For this card for a pair of sweet newlyweds, I began with an image from one of my favorite Taylored Expressions sets, Wings of Joy. It's a Christmas set, but with a little tweaking, it was perfect for a wedding card.
I'm going to try out something a bit new today. We are all pressed for time, so I thought I'd include details on this card in a new format, called "Spilling the Beans." I'd love to know if you prefer my usual narrative or if you like this new list format, so please leave me a comment telling me what you think. You are the reason TSB exists, so your opinion matters!

SPILLING THE BEANS

1. Make card from card stock.
2. Trim patterned paper and mat with cardstock; border punch and adhere card stock, tie ribbon, and adhere.
3. Stamp birdcage and color birds and heart; punch heart from card stock, color, and adhere. Adhere to card with foam tape.
4. Stamp sentiment.

BEAN NOTES

• Stamps: Wings of Joy (Taylored Expressions); Teeny Tiny Wishes sentiment (Stampin' Up!)
• Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)
• Card Stock: Choice Snow White (TE); Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Blushing Bride (SU!)
• Patterned Paper: Blushing Bride In-Color (SU!)
• Fibers: Stitched Grosgrain (generic)
• Coloring Medium: Sketch Marker RV11 (Copic)

HAPPY BEANS

• Tools: Small Heart Punch (SU!); Cornice Border Punch (Martha Stewart Crafts)