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CAS[E] this Sketch! Challenge #399 Entry: Holly and Christmas Truck Cards

This week over on the CAS[E] this Sketch! Blog they offered a clean and simple sketch that was a pure delight. As those around here know, CAS cards are not really my specialty. I spend much more time with layers upon layers; nevertheless, this allowed me to go to the basics and get some simple Christmas Cards done. The sketch was as follows:

I really wanted to stay true to the blocking of the sketch. Ultimately, I created four variations on the sketch design.

My first card leaned into the sketch as shown. I used some holiday scraps to give the design a little pop. My second card used the same scraps, but with a different stamp sentiment.

This is the second time this week I've used this Truck Recollections stamp, but I really can't get enough of it. Something about the truck and plaid played really nicely together.

I then went for the green variations:

Really the exact same set up in green. And here was the fourth variation:

In the background you can see my gorgeous new rainbow Christmas tree. For all the cards, I used 3D dot adhesives to give all the layers a little pop.

Overall, these simple cards were fun to make, and the perfect little gift for those around the office.

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