Ok, don't fall out of your chair. I know, what, Sharon has made two posts in the same week? Yeah, I had a little alone time (thank goodness this time, it really recharges me) and sat down at my craft table, and just played {smile}.
I stalk follow some very inspirational blogs/websites, and just had to play along this week! I went to My Favorite Things blog. They have separate color and sketch challenges. How fabulous is that? Anyways, I am playing along with the sketch challenge this week. Here is their sketch:
I just love the layers and flag end banners {smile}. Here is what I created:
I am currently working on two different parties, both with a country & western theme. So, I imagine that is how the burlap print paper ended up on my card {smile}. My youngest grandson will be turning one, so we are having a cowboy themed party for this little buck-a-roo. And I am hosting Bunco in July, and my theme is 'farmland' (shabby chic style).
Ok, for this card: I purchased some burlap pattern paper from a big box craft store earlier this year. I felt that it grounded the card. Gave it some visual interest without distracting your eye.
The blue pattern paper that is machine stitched to the burlap pattern paper, is actually a digital download. (I use digital papers more and more.) I purposefully ran a random/crooked stitch line.
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close-up of the button-tag combo |
The small text print is from My Mind's Eye, I believe it is from the Sweetest Things collection. I created by own flag end with a pair of scissors. The blue butterfly collage is another digital download. (I print my digital papers on whisper white card stock by Stampin' Up!. I love the how clean the colors come out of my printer, and I love the weight of their card stock). I stamped the tag in going grey classic ink by Stampin' Up! , using the tiny tag stamp set by Paper Trey Ink. The sentiment in the tag in basic black classic ink. I fussy cut the tag out my hand. Not hard, just follow the borders {smile}. I used some linen thread by Stampin' Up! to tie the white vintage button from Paper Trey Ink, to the tiny tag. I tied the linen thread into a simple bow after I tied the button to the tag.
close-up of the sentiment banner |
I created by sentiment using a new stamp set by Inspired by Stamping. I stamped the sentiment in Basic Grey classic ink, by Stampin' Up! I adhered the sentiment banner with foam tape to elevate it off the front of the card front. All edges (yes, all) were sponged with crumb cake classic ink. I also distressed the edge of the blue butterfly collage sheet with the blade of my scissors.
Thank you for looking. Please, visit those blogs/websites that inspire you, and take some time to create something beautiful for you. You deserve this creative time, and a little break from all of the hassles life throws at you.
1 comment:
Beautiful card...love this sketch, you worked it magically!
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