The FS for this week is Rox71 - our very own Sketch Challenge hostess!!!! What an honor to peruse through her gallery and CASE one of her cards!
When I saw this card Cake Stand Inspired by Rox71 at Splitcoaststampers I knew what one to chose and that I would use my Rustic Rooster set.
I wanted this set when we were able to pre-order the newest hostess sets, howeverr I opted for another one instead. So when i got the chance to get it a second time, I jumped on it!! This is the first time I've inked it up though!!
In keeping with the "French Country" look, I chose more subtle/fallish colors, but will be sending this off to my aunt whose birthday is this month.
I stayed fairly true to the original layout, except I left off the triangles below the border. Instead I used my scallop lace punch and used decorative copper brads.
My rooster was stamped in CC craft and clear embossed with sponging around the edges, as well as sponging around the script panel. Now that it is covered up, it's hard to see but I first stamped Linen in Saffron and then overstamped the script. You can see it a little more clearly in the border strip, which I overstamped with the flourish.
My frame around the rooster is the "Torn Frame" technique I learned from Technique Junkies. This is a fun and fast technique and gives your card that aged look. I sponged the torn edges in brown staz on and Really Rust.
I used the same sentiment set as Roxie, but I used the large button on Buttons #5 die for the scalloped look! And I punched out the center and popped it up.
The main image is popped up with thick foam squares and the border strip is up with dimensionals.
This will be my post on my blog tomorrow and I also have a pic of the inside. Can't foget to create a fun inside!!
Registered: March 11, 2008 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 39766
Sun, May 31, 2009 @ 8:44 PM
Love this rooster! Love the torn edges. Super fabulous CASE. Love it. TFS :0)
------------------------------ Cathy B aka: Mutnik ....or is it Nutmeg?! I get so confused!
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30400
Sun, May 31, 2009 @ 11:39 PM
Oh My Goodness! what a Beauty this is... I love every little detail!
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Judy
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