If you haven't already gathered I am a BIG fan of the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge and have been from before it started....each week I 'brace' myself for their challenge as they are more complex than the basic challenge....I actually have to think with these ones! Not only is this a great Challenge but the Design Team are so friendly and encouraging and the prizes and amazing - you can check it out here:
My card started with running some DP from a scrapbooking magazine through the Cuttlebug with a Fiskars Textured Plate....this gave the DP so much texture, infact IRL it has a canvas look. I used embossed card, Argyle Folder (thanks Melinda80) for the half circle and the torn corners. The tape measure is Basic Grey paper (thanks Hannah aka bubblefrog), cut and backed with back CS. I used a retired SU set that has been lent to me (again) from my Su Demo and friend Ann, so I you can see ' I get by with a little help from my friends!' But honestly, it is impossible though to own everything, so we all try and buy things the others don't have - unless it is something we LOVE and HAVE TO HAVE!!!
I chalked the image, highlighting with a blender pen and the chalks and then added Kindy Glitz for a final touch on the wings, I only used a touch, just to make them a bit more life like!! The Brass embellishments are off candles...I put them away a long time ago...just incase!!
I usually don't do my card for this challenge until the weekend, so I have time to think about that I am doing - but this time I knew what stamp I wanted to use...so it grew from there - a pretty 'painless' process this time! LOL!
It is 12:50am here and I am about to finish for the night....hope you are having a great day!! Thank you for looking and for your encouraging coments...there is more of me on my Blog: http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com/
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009 GMT Views: 1067
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Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Thu, Jul 02, 2009 @ 7:59 AM
WOW! Linda! This is gorgeous. Thank you so very much for your continued support of the MMSC. We are honored to have your lovely cards in our challenge. Congratulations on being a guest designer for Flourishes. AWESOME!!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: November 19, 2008 Location: Posts: 1695
Thu, Jul 02, 2009 @ 7:00 PM
WOW...this is just so beautiful I love the way you used the coins on the corners and that image is gorgeous. I have favored it.. i think this is one of my favorites of yours Thank you so much for playing the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge with us� Always a pleasure to stop by your blog See you next week
Registered: May 18, 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 24623
Thu, Jul 02, 2009 @ 9:28 PM
Linda, wow, you really know how to work a sketch. I love your interpretation of it. Some really neat creative touches there like the brass embellishments from candles and so forth. This turned into an amazing card. Love all the texture and, yes, that image is AWESOME!!! You must have a lot of nice friends with a lot of nice stuff!!! I just finished mine up early too tonight. Get some sleep!!! Great job Linda!! TFS!
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Registered: July 1, 2007 Location: small town near montreal, quebec Posts: 26677
Fri, Jul 03, 2009 @ 3:33 AM
Just lovely Linda! I love this dragonfly and the measuring tape. You know I saw some cooky stamper use it with cupcakes and a very slim dress...ooops that was me I think. LOL
Love what you worked with the MM and the colours you chose. TFS sweet friend.
Registered: November 24, 2008 Location: Austin , TX Posts: 334
Fri, Jul 03, 2009 @ 3:00 PM
Linda, your card colors are fabulous! This is one of my favorites this week You're so resourceful using the pcs of the candles,.. I think I would have just tossed them. . But now I know! Hehe... Have a happy 4th! xox ~Jeni
Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sat, Jul 04, 2009 @ 12:20 AM
Wow!! Just beautiful Linda!! You work wonders with that sketch!! Lovely coins on each end, and love that bit of a sparkle on your dragonfly!! Amazing, Linda!