It's a very sad statement on my stash that as I am organizing and downsizing, I'm finding things that I don't remember having. The Hello Lovely set by Concord & 9th is one of those. As I was thinking through options for this sketch, it suddenly occurred to me that I have this recently re-found stamp set that gives me that random background with detail in the middle. And this is why I absolutely adore sketch challenges!! They always push me in unexpected directions.
The sentiment is also from Concord & 9th. I wanted to give the stamped image a little more dimension so I cut the birthday into the card front and added the happy on top of it. I found a little butterfly for even more dimension. Then I went looking for some sparkle. I haven't used sequins in a long-time and I think they are going to become a victim of my need to downsize so in case that happened, I used three sequins from a Stampin' Up set that were eactly the colors that I wanted!
I hope to see you playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.
SUPPLY LIST
Stamps: Concord & 9th Hello Lovely
Dies: Concord & 9th Birthday
Ink: Stampin' Up Petal Pink, Crisp Cantaloupe, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green
Other: Stampin' Up Iridescent Sequin Assortment
Wowee this is so very pretty, Kim! That floral image couldn't have been any more perfect for this sketch. What a great card!
ReplyDeleteI love that splashy orange flower! And I love the b/w outlined images behind it! Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Kim. I love your coloring on the pretty flower and how you left some uncolored. Great idea to die cut Birthday from the panel and add the happy die cut above it. It lets that pretty Petal Pink card show through.
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