This is for today's sketch challenge. I used SU's Just Believe set and for the main panel I stamped the flowers of the image in Pink Pirouette and grass and stems in Certainly Celery. Then I used markers and highlighted the flowers in Blushing Bride and Calypso Coral and the grass and stems in Pear Pizzaz and Wild Wasabi. For additional dimension I used a white gel pen. I mounted this panel on Calypso Coral and Basic Black. My base is Whisper White with a layer of Basic Black. The upper panel of the next layer is Whisper White run through the BS with the Swiss Dots ef and bottom panel with the Stripes ef. The remaining elements are also from Just Believe. Added a small 1/8" black taffeta ribbon.
This did not come out the way I pictured it but I was to far into it to start over. I think it is the Calypso Coral; maybe to bright for my softer image. I dunno...
Anywho, TFL and you let me know what you think!
Have a great Wednesday!
Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 GMT Views: 4189
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72105
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 6:48 AM
I love this card. When I saw it I had to smile, I was thinking of using that stamp set on the challenge today too! The circle is perfect for it. I'm kinda brain dead from making all those cards for the dtgd challenges and I couldn't decide what color to use. I'm glad you used it, it's a beautiful card. The colors are perfect with the muted look. tfs
Registered: April 6, 2009 Location: Weyers Cave, Virginia in the Shenandoah Valley Posts: 31197
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 7:51 AM
Your flowers and leaves are very soft, and the coral just kinda pops it all! I think the colors are wonderful together! Beautiful card and wonderful craftsmanship!
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Registered: December 2, 2006 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 7832
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 8:43 AM
I like the Calypso! And this set is still in my top five catalog faves. Terrific job on the sketch and beautiful coloring.
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Registered: April 3, 2007 Location: In a state of oblivion.... Posts: 14120
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 8:54 AM
Well, this found its way into my faves! Love the colours and this set is indeed perfect for this sketch. Great work.
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Registered: February 15, 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3340
Wed, Aug 10, 2011 @ 9:57 AM
Okay, this is just gorgeous!! Love how you did your flowers and added the extras behind the sentiment. I'm not really a fan on the 1/8" ribbon, but it works to perfection on your card. Going into my faves!
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