Nests of Winter
It is Thursday-Happy Thanksgiving! It is also time for a new Create with Stamping Friends Challenge. This week it is a sketch challenge.

I always like a sketch that features 3 things. It is a design motif I use a lot.

- Thick Basic White CS card base 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″.
- Real Red CS layer 4″ x 5-1/4″.
- Nests of Winter DSP layer 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″.
- Real Red CS arches #3 (#1 being the smallest) from the Everyday Arches die.
- Basic White CS arches cut using the Creative Haven dies.
- Lightly applied Pool Party ink with Blending Brushes on the Basic White CS arches.
- Birds, pine boughs and berries cut from the Nests of Winter DSP.
- Sentiment from the Jolly Holly stamp set.
- Red & White Baker’s Twine wrapped around and tied in a bow.

The berries were covered with Fine-Tip glue. They add a little dimension and shine. There is a lot of fussy cutting on this card. I don’t mind fussy cutting especially if I am watching a show or listening to a good book.
Thank you for stopping by and be sure to check out what the rest of the Create with Stamping Friends design team created with this sketch.
Wishing you a lovely day filled with much fun and laughter!


![Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166117 ] Jolly Holly Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [ 166117 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166117s.jpg)
![Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ] Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [ 132708 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/132708s.jpg)
![Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147107 ] Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [ 147107 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/147107s.jpg)
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ] Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [ 159229 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/159229s.jpg)
![Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ] Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 166780 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/166780s.jpg)
![Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102482 ] Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [ 102482 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/102482s.jpg)
![Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164183 ] Nests Of Winter 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 164183 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164183s.jpg)
![Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ] Everyday Arches Dies [ 164629 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164629s.jpg)
![Creative Haven Dies [ 167208 ] Creative Haven Dies [ 167208 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/167208s.jpg)
![Real Red & White Baker's Twine [ 164051 ] Real Red & White Baker's Twine [ 164051 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/164051s.jpg)
![Fine-Tip Glue Pen [ 138309 ] Fine-Tip Glue Pen [ 138309 ]](https://assets1.tamsnetwork.com/images/EC042017NF/138309s.jpg)