I have been looking at some of the sketch challenges and am surprised by some cards that don't look anything like the original sketch. I'm not sure how far your allowed to branch away from the sketch so here is my two trys. One which has 3 layers as the sketch shows and the other with added layers and emblishments.
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 GMT Views: 905
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Registered: July 22, 2005 Location: Beautiful - Lancaster County, PA Posts: 20277
Wed, Jun 06, 2007 @ 11:05 AM
Beautiful card, Barb!!! I know what you mean about the different 'takes' on the sketch challenge, and some not looking anything like the original sketch. However, I don't think your's deviates much at all from the sketch guidelines! GREAT job... I really like the added layers and embellishments!
Registered: July 18, 2004 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 5747
Wed, Jun 06, 2007 @ 11:14 AM
I clicked because I saw the pens. cool. I am always making thank-you nd "just a not" cards and in fact I have 2 or 3 of these antique pen images. I think I may case!
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Registered: January 27, 2005 Location: Atlanta suburbs Posts: 3903
Wed, Jun 06, 2007 @ 11:27 AM
Oh, I love this. I have this set and need some new ideas. Off to CASE. TFS!
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Registered: February 4, 2005 Location: Being positive & happy! Posts: 62877
Wed, Jun 06, 2007 @ 11:55 AM
This is nice...but I think I like the plain one even better.
Don't know why people branch so far away from the sketch layout. Maybe they don't know that if it isn't the same layout, you shouldn't be posting a keyword on it. Oh well.
Registered: April 10, 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 876
Wed, Jun 06, 2007 @ 12:22 PM
I like it when people keep close to the sketch. But it's my understanding that layering is perfectly ok. Look at the OP's cards she almost has layering.
Your cards are both great. This one just has that extra Umph!
I just got the letters from friends stamp set and will CASE this card and use that set.
I am also making a chart/list of all the sketches. Each week I choose one card from the challenge to represent that weeks sketch. This week I chose yours.
So thank you very much for sharing your art and creativity.
Registered: April 26, 2005 Location: In a house filled with love Posts: 12101
Wed, Jun 06, 2007 @ 3:13 PM
This is a great card Barb - I do like the embellishment too!
I saw this sketch challenge at work today, may have to give it a whirl. I need to get back to my stamping corner - just haven't had the energy and ambition this week!