I have a love/hate relationship with creating the sketch. I hate it because it makes me nervous. I want to create something that will be fun for all of you, but it also has to be unique - and it has to be usable. WAY too much pressure! I LOVE it because I do what I want to do. In this case, when I designed the sketch, I knew I had patterned paper and a new flower die set coming. I don't use a lot of patterned paper, so I put together a sketch that would allow me to use small strips of it. (And I still cringed at a third pattern - I just did some brick!) Then the flower would be the "any shape" component.
I actually got this die set along with the stamp set because I love the soft look of the watercolor stamp with the die cut accents on top. After I stamped the flower with Poppy Parade (permanently staining my stamp - am I the only one who cringes when using red ink?!) - I decided I wanted the flower to be bolder so I went with cardstock but gave it a little embossed texture.
I hope to see you playing along with us this week. I love the inspiration I get in the gallery each week!
SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: Framed for You (sentiment)
Dies: Stampin' Up Perennial Petals
Paper: Stampin' Up Flower & Field dsp (sale-a-bration), cardstock in Granny Apple Green, Poppy Parade, Bumblebee
Other: Stampin' Up Gold Glitter Enamel Dots, Brick & Mortar Embossing Folder, Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder
Well, I LOVE this sketch! I had so many ideas for the three strips - and that tells me it's a good one. A lot of times, I am stumped, but this is one I will be returning to! Your card is lovely and I love the brick on the top!
ReplyDeleteI love the pretty pops of color and all of the texture on this fun flower! You definitely reached all of your goals with this sketch -- it's unique, usable and totally fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou've created a cute sketch and a cute card!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I love this sweet card! And the more I see that flower the more I think I need it! Second - great sketch! And third I hate working with red no matter what kind of stamps I am using! I just seem to get it everywhere - especially on a white background! And yep I hate the pinky stain! I use Poppy Parade the most....I can control it better than Real Red...lol...
ReplyDeleteYou came up with a fab sketch and the DT samples show how useful it is. I love your card, the bright pop of color and the Dp are a stunning combination. Hope to get to play with as you've inspired me!
ReplyDeleteOh I am LOVING what you used for the stripes on your card!! So, so COOL!! Amazing design!
ReplyDeleteSuper pretty card😻😻😻👍
ReplyDeleteCongrats , have a nice day😊
I just love your sketch this week, Kim, and your card is beautiful with the perfect mix of patterned paper.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE this sketch Kim - it is very 'useable' (I've already made a couple of cards with it!!) and your card is gorgeous! I actually like the way you created 3 quite different stripes in terms of pattern and texture and that layered flower is the perfect focal point. A triumph all round! And yes, the red ink staining makes me cringe every time too - we clearly have a lot in common!
ReplyDeleteThis was a great sketch, very versatile. Love you take on it. The flower is so pretty and I like the added texture from your embossed brick strip.
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