sparkling adventure (with many oopses)

 I knew I hadn't posted in a while - but, since April?  Oops!  I think I'm the only one who notices, though.  I have a few new stamp sets that need inking, and the sketch #441 at Paper Craft Crew sparked my imagination:

stamp sets - A Wish for Everything, Sparkle of the Season (on envelope); ink - Night of Navy; card stock - Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Ombre Specialty; punch - Detailed Trio; Stampin' Cut dies - Word Wishes, Seasonal Swirls, Basic Borders; Stampin' Emboss folder - Timeworn Type

I seem to have not used the new stamp set other than on the envelope (oops), but that counts, right?  I used a new die set and a new embossing folder, though, and the new sparkling ombre specialty paper that I forgot I bought (oops)

I intended to be completely faithful to the sketch, but I needed the bat to cover an imperfection in the punched corner of the square (oops) and then I forgot all about the sequins (oops, again).  It's a good thing for me that perfection is not required for card making or for participation at Darnell's fabulous NBUS Challenge!