well, this one had me racking my brain...your sketch challenges do stretch me, Roxi...however being a 'color outside the lines' kinda of girl...I think that's why I rebel! Hopefully, I am in bounds with this one. Thanks again.
I had to get this new stamp from PaperBag Studios dirty for the challenge today...it was inked with Memento Paris Dusk for the jeans and Adirondack espresso and Memento Rich Cocoa for the shoes and bg. I lightly embossed the shoes. This layout really was difficult for me, I cut squares with the bug and the postage die, using the middle for my squares. Notice they are missing...after trying to make those work...I cleared the counter, trashed my first idea and set about pulling this SC together! I used pieces from Crafty Secrets travel set...inked with the Mementos inks, cut and placed inside the postage leftovers from my first attempt! I stamped the guitar and music note from the Jazzed Up SU set.
The sentiment reads, 'THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS GETTING SOMEWHERE IS TO DECIDE THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO STAY WHERE YOU ARE'. Seems like you would need a compass, binoculars, and a guitar to lighten your spirit while you rested, what do you think?
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Wed, Nov 12, 2008 @ 5:03 AM
Just incredible work!!!! I love the images that so interestingly extend their borders. Your work is so unique and wonderful.
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Wed, Nov 12, 2008 @ 5:03 AM
Oh Susan... you always have the best sentiments! This is a fabulous one! Love that image! When I first saw it in the gallery... I thought he was standing on a scale! (That tells you where my mind is lately)!! LOL!! Great job!
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Registered: June 23, 2006 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 4676
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 @ 5:06 AM
Noone can make do it like you can Susan! I just love the whole concept of this card. I think the world would be happier if we could just color outside of the lines more often. Brilliant card~ I love that you share the thought behind your art~ it makes it even that much more interesting!
Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65496
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 @ 5:24 AM
What an inspiration your work is to me, Susan! I think I should print out your cards and bind them in a book called Life Lessons!! This is one of my favorites!!!
Registered: October 15, 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 38718
Wed, Nov 12, 2008 @ 6:12 AM
Amazingly creative card, Susan! The main image and sentiment are outstanding! Love what you did with the sketch and all the elements you incorporated into the little square frames!